About paistra
A small gallery for people who make mobile web games and want real players.
Making a small game that runs in a phone browser is easier than ever. The hard part is what comes next. There’s no obvious place to post the link, find people to play it, or hear what’s fun and what isn’t.
paistra fills that gap. Submit the URL of a mobile game you’ve already deployed and it goes into the gallery, where players can open it on their phone right away and react with likes and comments. You don’t need to upload any game files or go through an app store.
Who it’s for
- You’ve built your first game and want to hear from real users.
- You want people to try your game on their phones without an app store.
- You’re looking for small, quick games to play on your phone.
How it works
- Sign up and paste your game’s URL in the dashboard. Its name, description, and thumbnail are filled in automatically.
- Pick a genre and tags, add screenshots, and publish.
- Players tap “Play” on their phone (or scan the QR code on desktop), then leave likes, dislikes, and comments.
- Track views, plays, and 30-day trends, and post notices and updates.
FAQ
What is paistra?
paistra is a gallery of mobile web games. Every game opens right in your phone browser, so there’s nothing to download or install, and you can like, favorite, and comment on the games you play.
Do I need to download or install anything?
No. Tap Play and the game opens in your browser. Some games are installable web apps (PWAs) that you can add to your home screen if you want, but it’s optional.
Does it work on iPhone and Android?
Yes. Games run in mobile browsers such as Safari and Chrome. On a computer, scan a game’s QR code to open it on your phone, or play it in a phone-sized window.
Is paistra free?
Yes, browsing and playing through paistra is free, and so is submitting a game. Games are made and run by their developers, so a game may have its own ads or purchases.
Are the games safe?
Games are hosted on their developers’ own websites, not by us. We check reports and hide or remove games that break our rules, such as phishing, malware, or gambling. If something looks wrong, use the Report button on the game’s page.
How do I submit my game?
Create an account, open the dashboard, and paste your game’s URL. We fill in its name, description, and image automatically. Add a genre and screenshots, then publish. Your game must be playable in a phone browser.
Ground rules
- Developers keep the rights to the games and images they submit.
- Games that break our rules, such as phishing, malware, gambling, adult content, or copied games, may be hidden or removed.
- Some sample games are curated listings of open-source games, credited to their original authors.
- Comment freely, as long as you respect others.
Contact
For account deletion, rights infringement claims, or privacy questions, email [email protected]. We’ll review your message and get back to you promptly.