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ArcadeForge — Playful Labs for Bold Games

ArcadeForge launches you into a playful lab of indie and retro-future games. Find short demos, daily design challenges, and community-run tournaments. Rapidly hop into browser play, collect badges, and craft routes through experimental controls. Play alone or with friends, and join creator rounds.

ArcadeForge hero: neon arcade with players and HUD overlay

Playlists, Demos & Rapid Loops

Curated playlists surface five-minute demos and prototype loops so you can sample mechanics fast. Filter by control style, mood, or challenge type. Friendly metadata and badges reward creativity and replay.

  • • Quick demos — jump in within seconds
  • • Creator sandboxes with save states
  • • Design challenges with live leaderboards
Screenshot: curated demo list with badges and leaderboards

Players & Creators Say

“ArcadeForge made it easy to test a prototype and get real player feedback within hours. The badges and challenge loops drove play.”

— Hana R., designer

“I discovered three small games that inspired my current jam entry. The live rooms are a blast.”

Why ArcadeForge?

We focus on instant play, iterative design, and community feedback. Unlike heavy storefronts, we host short play loops and creator-first tooling so ideas iterate quickly. Teams and solo devs ship fast prototypes that players can test without installs.

Instant Demos
Creator Tools
Live Rooms

Ready to play or share?

Jump into a demo now, or upload a prototype and get community feedback in hours. Keep the loop tight: build, share, iterate.

Frequently Asked

Do I need an account?

You can play demos without signing up. Accounts unlock saves, uploads, and community features.

How long are demos?

Most are 2–10 minutes. Challenges vary by event. Creators choose session length.

Contact the Forge

Questions, partnership ideas, or bug reports? Drop a message and we’ll respond soon.