Links to Free Game Sites by Genre: Puzzle, Escape, Idle, Roguelike, RPG, Action, Shooting, Sports and Simulation

Published 2026/10/25 / by MASHIMARO produce

"I want to know sites where I can play puzzles." "I want a list of recommended sites for idle games." For anyone like that, here are free game sites collected by genre, as links to the relevant pages.

Note: we confirmed the links open as of October 30, 2026. Site structures and URLs can change. Each site is run separately from this site; check each one for ads and terms of use.

The sites in this link collection

• Freegame Mugen: a Japanese freeware introduction and ranking site. It has genre lists and a category for browser-playable games. It also includes download-format games.
• unityroom: a freeware posting site where individual creators submit their work. It has rankings, game jams and comments.
• CrazyGames: an international portal with more than 4,500 games you can play free in the browser (per the site's description, mainly English).
• Poki: an international game site where you can play without installing (English).
• itch.io: an indie game marketplace. Filtering by "Web" shows games playable in the browser (it includes paid games, so watch the price display).

The features of each site are covered in more detail in Free browser game sites.

Free game sites for puzzles

See also our 16 free puzzle games.

Japanese sites

• Freegame Mugen "Puzzle games and others": list of puzzle games and others (newest first). A Japanese freeware list that includes download-format games.
• unityroom: list of new games. A freeware posting site where individual creators submit work, with rankings too.

International sites and portals (English)

• CrazyGames: Puzzle Games. An international portal with plenty of puzzles you can play free in the browser.
• Poki: Puzzle Games. An international game site where you can play without installing.
• itch.io: Web x Puzzle games. An indie game marketplace where you can filter for browser-playable games.

Free game sites for escape games

See also our 4 free escape games.

Japanese sites

• Freegame Mugen "Adventure and novel": list of adventure and novel games (newest first). A way into puzzle and exploration games.

International sites and portals (English)

• CrazyGames: Escape Games. A list of escape games playable in the browser.
• Poki: Escape Games. Play escape games online for free.
• itch.io: Web x escape-room. Filter indie escape games that play in the browser.

Free game sites for idle and clicker games

See also our 8 free idle and clicker games.

International sites and portals (English)

• CrazyGames: Idle Games / Clicker Games. Lists of idle and clicker games.
• Poki: Idle Games / Clicker Games.
• itch.io: Web x Idle. Filter indie idle games that play in the browser.
• Universal Paperclips: Universal Paperclips. An idle-style game with a web version. The official page says it is "not designed for smartphones".

Free game sites for roguelikes

See also our 8 free roguelike games.

International sites and portals (English)

• CrazyGames: Roguelike Games. A list of roguelikes playable in the browser.
• itch.io: Web x Roguelike. Filter indie roguelikes that play in the browser.
• Dungeon Crawl Stone Soup: official site. An open-source, full-fledged roguelike. The official site has a "Play Online" link.

Free game sites for RPGs and adventures

See also our free RPG recommendations.

Japanese sites

• Freegame Mugen "Role-playing games": list of RPGs (newest first). Find Japanese free RPGs. Includes download-format games.
• Freegame Mugen "Browser games": list of browser games (newest first). Narrow down to browser-playable games.

International sites and portals (English)

• CrazyGames: Role-Playing Games.
• Poki: Adventure Games. On Poki, the RPG category is shown as "Adventure".
• itch.io: Web x Role Playing.

Free game sites for action games

See also our 8 free action games.

Japanese sites

• Freegame Mugen "Action games": list of action games (newest first).

International sites and portals (English)

• CrazyGames: Action Games.
• Poki: Action Games.
• itch.io: Web x Action.

Free game sites for shooting games

See also our 4 free shooting games.

Japanese sites

• Freegame Mugen "Shooting": list of shooting games (newest first).

International sites and portals (English)

• CrazyGames: Shooting Games.
• Poki: Shooting Games.
• itch.io: Web x Shoot 'Em Up.

Free game sites for sports games

See also our 12 free sports games.

International sites and portals (English)

• CrazyGames: Sports Games.
• Poki: Sports Games.
• itch.io: Web x Sports.

Free game sites for raising, diorama and simulation games

See also our 15 free raising and diorama simulation games.

Japanese sites

• Freegame Mugen "Simulation games": list of simulation games (newest first).

International sites and portals (English)

• Poki: Simulation Games.
• itch.io: Web x Simulation / Web x City Builder. You can find diorama and city-building games too.

Tips for using free game sites safely

1. Basically decline notification permission: if you're asked for permissions unrelated to the game, choose "Block".
2. Be careful with download-format games: check the source and the file type. Games that play in the browser need no installation.
3. Watch out for ad buttons: some ads are disguised as a game's "Start" button.
4. Don't enter personal information: playing a game doesn't normally require an email address or address.
5. Watch your save data: in some games, clearing your browser data erases your records.

Our own free browser games too

Free Game Com also publishes 96 free browser games by genre. No installation is needed, and you can play right away on phone or PC.

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• What are free browser games? Benefits and how to play

Summary

If you already know the genre, going straight to the relevant page from this link collection is the shortcut. For Japanese works, Mugen and unityroom are recommended; for international casual games, CrazyGames and Poki; and for unusual indie works, itch.io.

Note: site and service names belong to their respective operators. The operators of each site are responsible for the content of the linked pages.

FAQ

Q. Which free game sites can I play in Japanese?

A. There's Freegame Mugen (a Japanese freeware introduction site) and unityroom (a site where individual creators post). International portals are mainly English sites.

Q. How do I find only games playable in the browser?

A. Mugen has a "Browser games" list. itch.io lets you filter by "Web", and CrazyGames and Poki mainly list games playable in the browser.

Q. Do some sites have games that need downloading?

A. Yes. Lists on sites such as Mugen include download-format games. Check the format on each game's page before you play.

Q. Are the linked sites safe?

A. We chose mainly well-known sites that state who runs them, but how ads and notification permission appear varies by site. Decline suspicious permission requests and downloads.