A decade ago, "3D game" meant a console or a gaming PC and a long install. Today, thanks to a technology called WebGL, complete 3D worlds run inside an ordinary browser tab — and the 3D shelf on Game Crafty proves it every day.

3D racing and driving

The most impressive ambassadors of browser 3D. Real physics, drifting, traffic and city streets, all streaming in within seconds. If you want to show a friend what browser gaming can do now, start with a 3D driving game.

3D shooters and arena games

Fast, competitive and surprisingly smooth. Browser shooters strip away the 100-gigabyte downloads and keep what matters: aim, movement and map knowledge. Matches are short, lobbies fill instantly, and your skill — not your hardware — decides the winner.

3D parkour and runner games

Obstacle-course games (the famous "obby" style) turn jumping and timing into an art form. They are easy to start, fiendish to perfect, and perfect for challenging friends to beat your time.

A note on performance

  • Close heavy background tabs before playing big 3D titles.
  • A wired or strong Wi-Fi connection keeps multiplayer smooth.
  • Every modern phone handles these games — but a desktop screen shows them at their best.

Browse the latest arrivals on the New Games page and prepare to be a little amazed at what a browser tab can do.