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In this article, we will show you 10 web games that developed using HTML5 technology. The HTML5 technology has gained a lot of popularity and is still increasing. With the HTML5 Canvas element, game developers are able to create web games easily which previously restricted to only Adobe Flash. Though HTML5 isn’t even in its infancy yet, it’s beginning to emerge and here are the 10 HTML5 games that picked by our editor.
Editors’ rating: 2.5/5
Platform: Desktop (Modern Browsers), Smartphone (iOS5 tested) & Tablet (iOS5 tested)
This is a shooter-style game inspired by a classic game called “Galaxian”. The game play of the Galaxy Knight is relatively simple. The game consists of 2 stages, player controls a ship at the bottom of the screen, shoots enemies that descending in directions and collect points before time runs out.
Editors’ rating: 2.5/5
Platform: Desktop (Modern Browsers)
This is a repackage of classic breakout game. Player is requires to break a bunch of check boxes and radio buttons.
Editors’ rating: 3.5/5
Platform: Desktop (Modern Browsers)
Math Mayhem’s game play is simple yet entertaining. Player is requires to select the number tiles to give the exact total that has been asked. The more bricks use, the more points will get.
Editors’ rating: 3.5/5
Platform: Desktop (Modern Browsers)
Player is requires to defend his/her planet from incoming projectiles while also trying to bounce them into the enemy base. Player can either use paddle to deflect things or draw shield-lines with mouse.
Editors’ rating: 4/5
Platform: Desktop (Modern Browsers)
Sand Trap, a game consists of several levels, which required players to get as much sand as they can out of the box and pour into the red pail at the bottom before proceed to the next level.
Editors’ rating: 4.5/5
Platform: Desktop (Modern Browsers)
Pirates Love Daisies is a tower defense game that required player to stop pirates from stealing your most valuable possessions – daisies.
Editors’ rating: 5/5
Platform: Desktop (Modern Browsers)
An interactive soccer game developed by Google Doodle team for daily promotion of Olympic events during the 2012 London Games. Player is requires to use left and right arrow keys to move the goalkeeper and space bar for leaping block.
Editors’ rating: 5/5
Platform: Desktop (Modern Browsers)
An interactive doodle showcasing one of the many Olympic sports. Player has to press arrow keys to move the canoe forward. and guide it through gates and avoid obstacles as well.
Editors’ rating: 5/5
Platform: Desktop (Modern Browsers)
It is a simple hoops game that where you can have shot as much as you can by pressing space bar.
Editors’ rating: 5/5
Platform: Desktop (Modern Browsers)
Another creative interactive doodle by Google. The game is played using the left and right arrow keys to make the hurdler run, and the space key to jump.
Do you have your own HTML5 games that you would like to share here? Or if you know of some neat browser-based games utilizing HTML5, please let us know via comment below!
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