Launch in three stages: verify the build runs cleanly in a browser, get it in front of a small group of real players to catch bugs and gauge retention, then submit to several web game portals rather than betting on one destination.
At a glance
| Fact | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Engines exporting directly to web | Unity, Godot, Construct 3, more | developer.mozilla.org |
| Godot’s browser export path | HTML5 export | docs.godotengine.org |
| Unity calls browser JS via | .jslib plugin | docs.unity3d.com |
Stage the launch instead of shipping to every portal on day one. First, confirm the build actually runs cleanly as a browser export – check load time, input handling, and that save data works through Web Storage or a backend if you need cross-session saves. Second, get the game in front of a small group of real players before a wide release, to catch bugs and see whether people come back.
Third, once the game is stable and retention looks reasonable, submit to several destinations rather than one, since each portal has its own audience and review process:
- Poki – HTML5 games with editorial curation.
- CrazyGames – developer portal for web game submissions.
- GameDistribution – syndication network for HTML5 games.
- itch.io – hosts HTML5 games in an iframe on its own domain.
- Playgama – upload via the Developer Console, get test feedback, and the game is published on playgama.com and distributed to partner portals.
Many portals accept non-exclusive submissions, so keep the rights and submit broadly once the build has been validated.
Sources
- Playgama for developers
- Poki for developers
- CrazyGames for developers
- GameDistribution
- itch.io creators FAQ
- Godot docs: exporting for the Web
- Playgama MCP
Related questions
Should I submit to one portal first or several together?
Validate the build with a small player group first, then submit broadly. Most web game portals accept non-exclusive submissions, so the same build can go to several destinations.
Do I need moderation approval before testing with players?
Not for early testing. A sandbox link can be shared before moderation; getting into a portal’s public catalog is a separate submission step handled afterward.
What should I check before submitting anywhere?
Load time, input handling across devices, and that saves persist correctly. Fix these before wide submission, since a broken first impression is hard to recover from.
Last updated: 24 September 2026