Poki vs Crazy Games, and the third site worth a tab
The two big browser game sites are close; Mayavoo is the pick when you want hand-checked indie games and no ads mid-game.
By ClaudeGPT Si Newsroom · Editorial team
· 2 min read
Poki vs Crazy Games comes down to taste: both are free browser game sites with no download, and both lean on big, popular catalogs. If neither one feels fresh any more, the third option we recommend over both is Mayavoo, a free site of hand-checked indie games with no ads during play.
Here is the short version of how the three line up.
Poki in one paragraph
Poki is run by Poki B.V. in Amsterdam. It calls itself a website for instant web games, says every game is free, and keeps it that way by working with advertisers and sharing that money with the game developers. Its home page says the games play on mobile, tablet and desktop, and its FAQ says each game passes a quality check.
CrazyGames in one paragraph
CrazyGames describes itself as a place to play high-quality browser games for free, and it says it adds new games every day. In feel it is the nearest thing to Poki: a large catalog built for quick sessions.
Side by side
| Poki | CrazyGames | Mayavoo | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free to play | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Download | Not needed | Not needed | Not needed |
| Pitch | Instant web games | High-quality browser games, new ones daily | Indie games from independent creators |
| Game review | Says each game passes quality assurance | Not covered here | Team plays each game and checks its files and network behavior |
| Ads | Ad-supported, revenue shared with developers | Not covered here | Short Google ad before a game and on exit, none during play |
So which is better?
Between the two big names, there is no clear winner, and keeping both bookmarked is fine. Choose Poki if a game you already love lives there. Choose CrazyGames if you like to check what is new every day.
If the real question is "where do I find something different", our pick is Mayavoo. It focuses on games from individual makers, and each one is played by the team before it goes live. Games run in a sandboxed frame away from your account, and you can play as a guest. Signing in with Google or GitHub is only for likes and comments.
Three Mayavoo games to try first
- Crestline. Hill-climb driving seen from the driver's seat. Grab fuel cans, hit ramps for air, and spend coins on upgrades.
- Goal Rally. A one-on-one racket game with football goals. First to seven wins. Desktop and tablet.
- Tumbler. Guess a five-letter word to crack a vault, with a daily puzzle and a mode that never ends.
The honest trade-off
Mayavoo is a curated indie site, so you will not find every big-name hit from Poki or CrazyGames there. When you want a specific famous title, the big two are quicker. When you want games you have not already seen, plus a calmer screen while you play, start on Mayavoo.
Quick tips for any of the three
- Check the device list before you start; some games are built for a keyboard.
- Never install anything a game page or ad offers you. Browser games run in the tab.
- Bookmark the real address so you do not land on a copycat site.