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Kongregate
What it is
Kongregate is a free web portal for online games, including user-created and independent titles. Its library contains thousands of games in genres such as action, role-playing, strategy, arcade, and puzzle, with new indie titles added weekly according to the site. Player accounts can track game progress, earn badges, and participate in community features. Player reviews are available, while support portals accept requests from players and developers. Developers can submit games that run in a web browser using HTML5/WebGL, Unity Web Player, or iframe options. Registration and approval are required before publishing. New games cannot include third-party advertising or sponsorships, separate account systems, or non-Kongregate microtransactions. Developers can use Kongregate APIs, including Kreds virtual goods, analytics, and performance metrics, and revenue-share programs may provide up to 70%. Kong Plus is billed just under $30 per year and includes ad removal, profile benefits, and Kreds.
For and against
For
- Thousands of games across multiple genres
- New indie titles added weekly
- Player accounts track progress and badges
- Browser game submission options
- Developer revenue share up to 70%
Against
- Publishing requires Kongregate approval
- New games face advertising and payment restrictions
- Forums and chat rooms are no longer hosted
- Kong Plus costs just under $30 yearly
The verdict
Kongregate combines a large free browser-game library with account features and player reviews. Developers get submission tools and analytics, but must follow publishing restrictions and approval requirements.
Who it suits
It suits players seeking free browser games across many genres and developers targeting a web-based game portal. Accounts add progress tracking, badges, and community participation.
Plans and prices
Kong Plus
No ad banners · No ads or videos while games load · Profile skin · K+ icon
Read 3 Oct 2026 · kongregatesupport.zendesk.com
On the record
- Community limits
- Kongregate's privacy policy says it no longer hosts forums or chat rooms as of January 2022, though members may post game comments, profile shouts, and direct messages.privacy.kongregate.com · read 3 Oct 2026
- Developer approval
- Developers must register and be approved by Kongregate before they can publish a game.blog.kongregate.com · read 3 Oct 2026
- Developer revenue
- Kongregate says developers may earn up to a maximum 70% revenue share through its revenue share programs.blog.kongregate.com · read 3 Oct 2026
- Developer tools
- Kongregate says developers can use its APIs, including virtual goods known as Kreds, and access analytics tools and game performance metrics.blog.kongregate.com · read 3 Oct 2026
- Game library
- The site says it offers thousands of games across genres, including action, role-playing, strategy, arcade, and puzzle games.kongregate.com · read 3 Oct 2026
- Game submissions
- The developer guide says submitted games must be playable in a web browser and lists HTML5/WebGL, Unity Web Player, and iframe options.blog.kongregate.com · read 3 Oct 2026
- Indie games
- Kongregate says it is a hub for indie developers and that new titles are added weekly.kongregate.com · read 3 Oct 2026
- Player accounts
- An account lets players track progress, earn badges, and join the community.kongregate.com · read 3 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- Kongregate's privacy policy says it collects account information and site usage data, and explains users' data rights and options.privacy.kongregate.com · read 3 Oct 2026
- Publishing limits
- The developer guide says new games cannot include third-party advertising or sponsorships, account systems, or non-Kongregate microtransaction systems.blog.kongregate.com · read 3 Oct 2026
- Security
- Kongregate says personal data is stored on secure servers and protected by procedures against loss, misuse, unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction, while noting security cannot be guaranteed.privacy.kongregate.com · read 3 Oct 2026
- Support
- Kongregate provides player and developer support portals where users can submit requests.kongregatesupport.zendesk.com · read 3 Oct 2026
- What it is
- Kongregate describes itself as a portal for free online games featuring user-created content, badges, and player achievements.kongregate.com · read 3 Oct 2026
