Poki

There's a global audience of 100 million players out there, just waiting to try out your indie game. And you can find it right now in your browser. 🌐 Web gaming offers an opportunity for game developers of all sizes, whether you are an up-and-coming indie or have an established franchise already. Tomorrow, our Business Development Lead Romy Halfweeg 🔜 gamescom LATAM joins the IndieGameBusiness® podcast to discuss the growing opportunities in web gaming. 🎮 Romy will be sharing her insight on why the browser is a powerful distribution channel for indies looking to rise above the noise. Drawing on her experience as a former indie developer, she will explain how Poki supports a community of over 600 developers through curation, fast iteration, and global reach. Tune in tomorrow at 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM CEST to learn about the gameplay mechanics that resonate with web audiences and practical advice for scaling your studio on the world’s leading web gaming platform. Watch the livestream here: https://lnkd.in/e37rXw8C

We’re proud to support both Team Reef and Team Rainforest for the Green Game Jam 2026. 🌲 🪸 As a home for creators, we are constantly inspired by how our developer partners use the reach of web gaming to drive real-world impact. At Poki, we believe play should be accessible, and through this collaboration, we’re making it effortless for players to connect with global causes while they game. This June, keep an eye out for these special updates from the likes of SYBO on Poki.com, alongside a range of games across the wider gaming ecosystem! #GreenGameJam #Poki #WebGaming #Sustainability #GameDev #PlayingForThePlanet

In 2025, more than 15,000 games launched on the web, nearly 3x more than the previous year. Better tooling, better performance, faster updates and direct access to the audience are driving that growth for developers, while the instant play of web games appeals to its player base. At Poki, we've seen it firsthand. 100 million monthly players, a global developer community, and games reaching audiences that app stores alone can't match. We're focused on building the infrastructure that makes that possible. HTML5 is still improving. The opportunity is only getting bigger. Read on here: https://lnkd.in/eE2DXMKv

Today is International Women’s Day: A global moment to recognize the contributions of women and reflect on how societies continue to evolve. One way researchers track that change is through the Global Gender Gap Report, which compares measurable differences between women and men in large populations across the globe in areas like education, economic participation, health, and political representation. When consistent patterns show up across many countries, they can point to areas worth understanding more deeply. A couple of numbers from the latest report stood out to us: • Globally, about 68.8% of the measured gender gap has been closed (up from about 64% when tracking began in 2006) • At the current pace of change, full parity is estimated to be about 123 years away Numbers never tell the whole story, but they offer perspective on how progress unfolds over time across countries, cultures, and communities. At Poki, we’re lucky to see diversity every day through our global community of players, game developers, and partners. We support days like today as a reminder that the world is constantly evolving. Progress rarely moves in a straight line, but every step forward expands what’s possible for the next generation. Happy International Women’s Day -Team Poki If you're interested, read the full Global Gender Gap Report here: https://lnkd.in/g5u6WyGy

We are thrilled to see our very own Romy Halfweeg 🔜 MAD Games Show - gamescom LATAM featured in today's edition of Knowledge: The Videogame Industry Newsletter! 🚀 In a deep dive with Patrick Garratt, Romy discusses how Poki has become the ultimate online playground for 100 million monthly active users worldwide. At Poki, we are dedicated to removing the barriers to play. That means no downloads, no friction, just instant access to high-quality games. This interview highlights why the web is the most exciting frontier in gaming today, with Romy going over topics like the importance of no friction for young players and finding the right sweet spot for generating revenue with web gaming. Subscribe to their newsletter and check out the full feature to learn how we’re nurturing developer talent and redefining what it means to play together socially and safely. #Poki #WebGaming #GameDev #InstantCasual #Innovation

Pokémon celebrated its 30th Anniversary last Friday, and for everyone in the games industry it serves as an amazing point of learning for marketing and building up the longevity of an IP. As a platform, we support web gaming developers to reach new audiences and provide actionable advice on how to ensure their game has a long tail of life. Part of how we achieve this is by learning from the successful gaming brands that have come before us, like Pokémon, and so our own Romy Halfweeg 🔜 MAD Games Show - gamescom LATAM recently shared some of that advice with PocketGamer.biz for their Pokémon 30th Anniversary article. In her comment, Romy focused on the strong designs of all the Pokémon, how each one has that ‘mascot’-like appeal that helps players identify with them. “For web games, where you have just a few seconds to grab a player's attention, character design really matters. Pokémon shows how powerful a recognisable, lovable character can be. If players instantly think a character looks cute or cool, that alone can be enough to make them click, try the game and come back for more.” Romy's full comment, along with comments from other gaming industry experts, can be read below. #Pokemon #GamingIndustry #Poki #CharacterDesign #GameDev

Next month, the Poki team is heading to GDC San Francisco! ⭐ We’re excited to join the global gaming community from March 9–13 to celebrate the Festival of Gaming and discuss the future of the web. As the world’s leading web gaming platform, we’re on a mission to create the ultimate online playground. With 100 million monthly active users, Poki is the home for high-quality, curated games that players can access instantly. No downloads, zero friction, pure play. Meet us to discuss browser gaming’s growth and how your game can reach a global audience through fast iteration and discovery on the web. Reach out if you'd like to book time with the team.  See you in SF! 🌍🕹️ #GoingToGDC #GDC #GDC2026 #WebGaming #GameDev #Poki

We are proud to share that Poki has been featured in INVEN, South Korea's premier gaming media outlet. 🇰🇷 As the world’s largest web gaming platform, this recognition highlights our mission to remove barriers to play for our global community of 100 million monthly active users. Whether it’s on a smartphone or PC, Poki delivers high-quality, instant-access gaming to every corner of the globe. In the interview, our Business Development Manager, Romy Halfweeg, discusses: 🌐 The Web Ecosystem:  How our curated library of 1,500+ games is built for discovery. 🌍 Global Reach:  Behind the growth of Korea’s 900,000 monthly players on Poki. 📈 Developer Success:  How our playtesting tools and SDKs empower over 600 developers to iterate and flourish. We are excited to continue nurturing this global ecosystem where creators, advertisers, and players coexist naturally. 🤝 Read the full feature on INVEN here: https://lnkd.in/eGWf-nvU #WebGaming #GamesIndustry #Poki #GameDev

At Poki, we believe play brings people together to create a positive impact. Our mission is to remove barriers to great experiences, and right now, our planet needs that same collective action. We’re proud to announce that Poki is joining Green Game Jam 2026! This year, we’re joining 50+ titles to support coral reefs and rainforests. The Jam is a project of Playing for the Planet, which is facilitated by the UN Environment Programme. Together with our 100M monthly users, let’s play for the planet! 🌍🕹️ Find out more 👉 https://lnkd.in/ecbTUaUD

Our Co-Founder Michiel recently sat down with Mobidictum to discuss how we are driving meaningful outcomes for our community of 100 million monthly active users and over 600 developers. How we are shaping the future of play: 🏠A True Home for Creators  We empower everyone from solo devs to hitmaking publishers to experiment, iterate, and reach global audiences without the friction of app store downloads. 🔎Success Through Curation  We prioritize quality over quantity. By hand-picking the best titles for our library of 1,500+ games, we ensure high-quality experiences through and through. 👀Unrivaled Visibility We remove barriers to play, providing developers with instant visibility for new audiences and global reach that aligns with modern media habits. As Michiel notes, the web is inherently frictionless, offering a unique space for rapid feedback and growth that gated ecosystems simply can't match. Read the full interview with Mobidictum here: https://lnkd.in/dhkM-WWc #WebGaming #GameDev #Poki #GamesIndustry