PicoPlayer
Games
browser game player
SHOW HN2026
12points
9comments
#2,712of 4,366 in 2026
Top 63%of 2026 by points
How HN took it
DebatedReal support and real criticism
3 positive, 0 neutral or asking, 1 mixed, 2 critical, out of 6 comments about the project. Thread score +0.29.
Privacy: 2 for, 0 againstDesign: 0 for, 2 againstPerformance: 1 for, 0 against
The thread, comment by comment
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positive neutral or mixed critical about another commenter or something else the maker
What HN said
What people liked
Nostalgic feel of classic web game sites
From 2 comments
This just reminded me of playing web games on websites like Miniclip and Armor Games when I was a kid. The instant switching is pretty cool, I remember having to wait a bit…
DrakeWheeler on HNLove the idea, it took me straight back to my childhood. I've already played a few games. It would be great if they were playable in landscape too when I turn the phone sideways.
aydinalgan on HN
Respect for user privacy
From 2 comments
Hi! This is very cool. I'm working on a privacy focused browser-based game and really appreciate your attention to detail and privacy. I also appreciate the AI disclosure. It can…
jojoSolve on HNOk, now this is great! Kudos for thinking about user privacy too!
usmanshafs on HN
Instant game switching is appealing
From 1 comment
This just reminded me of playing web games on websites like Miniclip and Armor Games when I was a kid. The instant switching is pretty cool, I remember having to wait a bit…
DrakeWheeler on HN
Objections
Game does not scale up in landscape mode on phones
From 1 comment
When I play in landscape mode, the game size shrinks. I was expecting it to be larger.
aydinalgan on HN
Pixel font start prompt confused a commenter
From 1 comment
Also, the 8 Legs to Love (could be user error). How does it work if you don't have a numeric keypad on your laptop and it says press 2 to start? Could just be me, but wanted to…
jojoSolve on HN
Requests
Support landscape orientation on mobile
From 1 comment
Love the idea, it took me straight back to my childhood. I've already played a few games. It would be great if they were playable in landscape too when I turn the phone sideways.
aydinalgan on HN
Questions
How to start the game without a numeric keypad
From 1 comment
Also, the 8 Legs to Love (could be user error). How does it work if you don't have a numeric keypad on your laptop and it says press 2 to start? Could just be me, but wanted to…
jojoSolve on HN
Alternatives named
Miniclip
From 1 comment
This just reminded me of playing web games on websites like Miniclip and Armor Games when I was a kid. The instant switching is pretty cool, I remember having to wait a bit…
DrakeWheeler on HN
Armor Games
From 1 comment
This just reminded me of playing web games on websites like Miniclip and Armor Games when I was a kid. The instant switching is pretty cool, I remember having to wait a bit…
DrakeWheeler on HN