I have released a free prototype (playtest) version of the game I am currently developing, and it is playable directly in your browser!
You can play it instantly on both PC and mobile browsers without the hassle of installation. Please give it a try and share your feedback regarding the controls and gameplay!
Play Here (Free)
Anyone can play for free directly in the browser. The game is fully playable with just basic English!
๐ Play the Game for Free Here!
Click the "้ใถ" button, and the game screen will appear below. I highly recommend trying out the **MapMode!
We also have a Discord community. Feel free to join us!
๐ Join our Discord Server & Participate in Development
Behind the Scenes: Why a Browser Release?
The biggest reason I chose a browser-based release over distributing a desktop executable was to lower the barrier to entry as much as possible for playtesters.
When asking people to test a game, requiring them to download, unzip, and install files creates both a psychological and physical hurdle. To gather a large amount of feedback quickly, I concluded that providing an environment where anyone can play instantly without installation was the best approach. Thus, I opted for web deployment.
Development Challenges and Next Steps
That being said, I encountered a few hurdles during the web export process using the Godot Engine.
One major blind spot was that the exported HTML file name must be set exactly to index. If you leave it at the default setting or use a custom file name, the server may fail to recognize it as the index file, leading to loading errors.
Since there were several other pitfalls before successfully publishing the game, I plan to write a detailed, step-by-step guide titled "How to Publish Your Godot Game Online for Free" in a future article based on this experience. I hope it will be helpful to other developers facing similar issues with web deployment.
For now, please click the link above and enjoy the newly released prototype!
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