5 Best Free Browser Games to Play Without Downloading

Some of the best games you can play right now do not need a download, an install or a powerful phone. Browser games run straight from a website, cost nothing, and are perfect for a quick break at work, at school or on a borrowed computer. Here are five of the best free browser games you can open and play in seconds, with links to their official sites so you can start playing right away.

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1. Wordle

Wordle, from The New York Times, is the five-letter word puzzle that became a daily habit for millions of people. You get six guesses to find a five-letter word, and the coloured tiles tell you which letters are right and which are in the wrong place. One puzzle a day keeps it fresh, and comparing your result with friends is half the fun. The game is free to play on the New York Times Games site, with no download needed. Play Wordle on the New York Times site

2. Agar.io

Agar.io is the classic browser game where you control a tiny cell and eat smaller cells to grow, while avoiding bigger cells that want to eat you. It is simple, fast and surprisingly tense: a careful player can grow huge by splitting at the right moment and hiding in the corners, but one mistake ends the run. The game is completely free in your browser and supports hundreds of players on the same map. Play Agar.io

3. Slither.io

Slither.io turns the old Snake game into a massive multiplayer battle. You control a glowing snake that grows by eating coloured orbs, and you can defeat much bigger snakes by cutting in front of them so they collide with your body. The game is free in your browser, and each round is a fresh start, so you can play for two minutes or two hours. It runs well on almost any computer or phone browser. Play Slither.io

4. Krunker.io

Krunker.io is a fast, free browser first-person shooter that runs on almost any computer. The graphics are simple blocky shapes, but the gameplay is quick and competitive, with modes such as free-for-all, team deathmatch and capture the flag. It runs entirely in the browser with no download, and you can even play it on a low-end laptop or a Chromebook. If you want a shooter that just works, Krunker.io is the easiest option on this list. Play Krunker.io

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5. Skribbl.io

Skribbl.io is the online drawing game that turns any group of friends into a party. One player draws a word while the others guess what it is, and points go to the fastest correct guess. The game is free, works straight from the browser, and supports private rooms so you can play with just your friends. It is the most social game on this list and the best way to turn a video call into a game night. Play Skribbl.io

That is five games, zero downloads, and nothing to install. Wordle is the pick for a daily brain workout, Agar.io and Slither.io are the quick arcade fixes, Krunker.io is the browser shooter, and Skribbl.io is the party game. Bookmark the ones you like and you will never be bored on a slow afternoon again.

Source: Official game sites — Wordle https://www.nytimes.com/games/wordle/index.html, Agar.io https://agar.io/, Slither.io http://slither.io/, Krunker.io https://krunker.io/, Skribbl.io https://skribbl.io/

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