New games

New browser games are the quickest way to try something different. There is nothing to install and no storage to free up: open the page, press play and the game runs in your browser on a laptop, Chromebook, phone or tablet. That makes them perfect for a short break when a full download would take longer than the break itself.

Every game on this page starts in a few seconds and works with the controls you already have, whether that is a mouse, a keyboard or a touch screen.

Our featured new game is Mottle, a camouflage hide-and-seek where you drag to move and let go to blend into the garden tiles. Seekers sweep the board with cones of light, an Alert meter fills when they can see you, and fireflies reward the players brave enough to step into the open. Rounds are short, the rules fit on one line, and the growing round bonus makes every new best score feel earned.

• Instant start: a good browser game should be playable within seconds of opening the page.
• Simple controls: one or two inputs you can learn in the first round.
• Mobile support: touch controls that feel as good as a mouse.
• Replay value: a score, a timer or rising difficulty that pulls you back for one more try.

Check the hot games list to see what other players keep coming back to, or browse all arcade games.