Only Games Github

| Challenge | Description | |-----------|-------------| | Definition of “game” | Does a visual novel count? A gambling simulator? A physics sandbox without win/loss? | | Mixed repos | Many game projects still contain tools or editors (non-game code). | | Search accuracy | GitHub’s default search includes forks, wikis, and gists, diluting “only games.” | | Maintenance | Curated lists become outdated; new games are added slowly. |

Search tips:

GitHub uses generic tags, but OnlyGames forces a "Game Dev Specific" ontology: only games github

The GitHub search algorithm is powerful, but you need the right syntax. If you simply type "games," you will get 500,000 results, most of which are broken tutorials or unfinished college projects. GitHub uses generic tags, but OnlyGames forces a

Use these specific search strings:

Pro Tip: Look for repositories that use GitHub Pages. If you see a green "Deployed" badge, you can play the game instantly at https://[username].github.io/[repo-name]. Pro Tip: Look for repositories that use GitHub Pages

Search tips:

GitHub uses generic tags, but OnlyGames forces a "Game Dev Specific" ontology:

The GitHub search algorithm is powerful, but you need the right syntax. If you simply type "games," you will get 500,000 results, most of which are broken tutorials or unfinished college projects.

Use these specific search strings:

Pro Tip: Look for repositories that use GitHub Pages. If you see a green "Deployed" badge, you can play the game instantly at https://[username].github.io/[repo-name].