Hacker News Games

A curated catalog of 565 games created by the Hacker News community.

Hit21
2 points
Free

Hit21

Play classic Blackjack 21 against the dealer with a provably fair system

Truncate
188 points
Free

Truncate

A chess-flavored word game blending spatial reasoning and wordplay where you defeat opponents' words to take territory

PawnPush
4 points
Free

PawnPush

Daily chess challenges with unique character bots, each with its own personality, preferred openings, and distinct play style

ZakuChess
5 points
Free

ZakuChess

An open source fantasy-themed chess puzzles game

Athena Crisis
276 points
Paid

Athena Crisis

Command 40+ infantry, ground, naval and air units in turn-based battles

Startrek1971
5 points
Free

Startrek1971

C port of the original Star Trek game, including WASM for browser/phone

Chomp
7 points
Free

Chomp

Take turns biting chunks of chocolate off of a chocolate bar, avoiding a poison square

Maginet
8 points
Paid

Maginet

A turn-based abstract strategy game where two guilds of mages battle each other