Poki alternatives · players and developers
Sites like Poki
If you want to play
CrazyGames is the closest site to Poki, with a catalogue just as big. PixelPicked's Play feed is for finding brand-new indie mobile games you can install if you love them. YouTube Playables has quick games inside YouTube. All are free and play in the browser on a phone or a PC.
If you make games
CrazyGames is the closest portal to Poki and accepts far more games. GameDistribution spreads one build across hundreds of sites, itch.io lets you publish today with no review, and PixelPicked is the pick when your web build is a demo of a mobile game you want installs for.
What Poki does well
- A huge free catalogue of casual browser games for phone and PC.
- Poki says it splits revenue 50/50 with developers on players it brings.
- A hands-on publishing team and a web-fit test before launch.
Why people look elsewhere
- Players: you've played what you like and want something new.
- Players: you want games you can also install on your phone.
- Developers: Poki reviews every game and turns most of them down.
- Developers: Poki prefers web-exclusive deals, which can block other portals.
For players
Games like Poki
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5 options compared
01
CrazyGames
Best for: The same mix of casual, puzzle, multiplayer and .io games you get on Poki.
Cost: Free, with ads.
More on this: CrazyGames comparedGood
- Thousands of games that run in the browser on phone or PC.
- Lots of multiplayer and .io games.
Watch out
- Ads between games.
02
PixelPicked Play feed
Best for: Finding new indie mobile games before they blow up.
Cost: Free.
Good
- Swipe through playable demos, TikTok-style.
- Love one? Get the full game on the App Store or Google Play.
- Follow a game to see its updates.
Watch out
- Smaller catalogue: about 140 playable games so far.
- Some are demos, not the whole game.
03
YouTube Playables
Best for: Quick games without leaving YouTube.
Cost: Free.
More on this: YouTube Playables comparedGood
- No install: in the YouTube app or on youtube.com under Explore → Playables.
Watch out
- Not available in every country or account.
- A smaller, curated set of games.
04
Newgrounds
Best for: Weird, original games and a community that rates them.
Cost: Free.
Good
- A long history of community-made games, with ratings and reviews.
Watch out
- Fewer games built for phones.
05
itch.io
Best for: Indie, experimental and game-jam games.
Cost: Many free browser games; some paid.
More on this: itch.io comparedGood
- A huge range of unusual games you won't find on Poki.
Watch out
- Harder to browse, and quality varies a lot.
PixelPicked vs Poki for players
Free to play
No download, plays in the browser
Works on phone and PC
Size of catalogue
Brand-new indie games
Get the full game on your phone afterwards
For developers
Where to publish instead of Poki
Pick by what you need
Find your situation, then jump to the option.
6 options compared
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CrazyGames
Best for: A second big portal with a clear path from small test to full launch.
Cost / money: Ad revenue share through the CrazyGames SDK, switched on at Full Launch.
More on this: CrazyGames comparedGood
- Starts you with a Basic launch to a limited audience, then promotes games that hit benchmarks.
- Developer portal lets you preview your game as players will see it.
Watch out
- Only SDK ads are allowed; your own ad networks have to go.
- Clones, reskins and asset flips are screened out.
02
GameDistribution
Best for: Syndicating one build to many smaller portals.
Cost / money: Ad revenue share via its SDK across partner sites.
Good
- One integration can put your game on hundreds of sites.
- Good for long-tail casual games.
Watch out
- Less control over where and how your game appears.
- Earnings per site are usually small; volume does the work.
03
itch.io
Best for: Publishing immediately and keeping full control.
Cost / money: Free to publish. You choose itch.io's cut on sales, including 0%.
More on this: itch.io comparedGood
- No approval queue for HTML5 uploads.
- Devlogs, followers and game jams bring repeat traffic.
Watch out
- Huge catalogue, so nobody finds you by default.
- Audience skews to desktop browsers, not phones.
04
PixelPicked
Best for: Mobile games with a playable HTML demo that should drive App Store and Google Play installs.
Cost / money: Free listing after a human review. Optional paid Spotlight placement.
Good
- Your demo plays in a scroll-and-play feed and links straight to your store pages.
- Hosted-demo analytics: sessions, retention, FPS and stability.
- Devlogs, followers, rankings and launch campaigns around one game page.
Watch out
- A young platform with a smaller audience than Poki.
- No ad revenue share; the goal is store installs and feedback.
05
YouTube Playables
Best for: Polished, instantly fun web games that suit a feed inside YouTube.
Cost / money: Apply through an interest form. Placement is not guaranteed.
More on this: YouTube Playables comparedGood
- Runs inside the YouTube app, so there is no install for players.
- Supports Phaser, Unity, Godot and Cocos web builds.
Watch out
- Most submissions will not be placed.
- SDK and certification steps before release.
06
Newgrounds
Best for: Original games that benefit from blunt community feedback.
Cost / money: Free to publish.
Good
- Players rate and review what you upload.
Watch out
- Smaller casual audience than Poki.
PixelPicked vs Poki for developers
Approval before listing
Exclusive deal expected
Pays an ad revenue share
Links players to the App Store and Google Play
Session, retention and FPS analytics for the web build
Devlogs and game followers
Common questions
What are the best sites like Poki?+
CrazyGames has the closest catalogue. PixelPicked's Play feed has demos of new indie mobile games you can play free and then install. YouTube Playables has quick games inside YouTube. Newgrounds and itch.io are good for more unusual indie games.
Are there apps like Poki?+
Most sites like Poki, including CrazyGames and PixelPicked, run in your phone's browser, so there's nothing to install. YouTube Playables works inside the YouTube app.
What is the best alternative to Poki for developers?+
For the same kind of audience, CrazyGames. For the widest spread from one upload, GameDistribution. For publishing without approval, itch.io. If your game is a mobile game and the web build is a demo, PixelPicked is built for that.
Can I put my game on Poki and CrazyGames at the same time?+
Only if your Poki deal allows it. Poki prefers web-exclusive deals, so check your agreement first. Without a Poki deal you can publish on several portals.
How much does Poki pay developers?+
Poki says it splits revenue 50/50 on players who reach your game through Poki. Terms beyond that depend on your deal.
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Building a mobile game?
List it on PixelPicked for free. Add a playable demo, post devlogs and see how real players play it.