Lexaloffle
lexaloffle.com
The home of PICO-8, a fantasy game console with deliberately tiny limits, and a community board where people share small games that you can play in the browser.
Why it is useful
A creative corner full of charming small games, made by hobbyists. The constraints are part of the appeal, and many carts can be played with no installation.
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