Poki Games is a free online gaming website with over 5 crore players a month. It offers a wide variety of games, including popular mobile titles such as Subway Surfer, Temple Run, and Candy Crush Saga. So, if you’re looking to pass the time by playing simple games on the web, here are some of the best Poki games you can enjoy on any device of your choice, be it a smartphone, laptop, or PC.
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Subway Surfers
Subway Surfers is an endless runner game first made for mobile phone’s portrait screen. You can choose from different characters but the default character is named Jake. You play as Jake and you have to evade a police officer and his dog. You also have to dodge trains, trams, and other obstacles. You also get to collect coins, power-ups, special gears, etc while you are running.
How to play
- Press Arrow Up to jump, Arrow down to duck down
- Press the left and right arrow keys to move to that side.
- Press the Space key to activate the hoverboard.
- Run as much as you can and collect as many coins and power-ups as you can.
Candy Crush Saga
Candy Crush Saga is a game you or even your parents must have been addicted to at some point. It is a simple tile-matching puzzle game wherein you have to match the same coloured candies to crush them. The more you match, the more you crush, and the more levels you win.
This game is present on Poki.co.in, a Poki.com alternative.
How to play
- You have to hold the mouse or trackpad cursor to choose a candy, then move it up/down/left/right to place it where you feel there is a match.
- Sometimes, you have to try to zoom out and see the entire board to see if there’s a chance of crushing multiple candies by matching a single group of candies. That gets you more points in one go.
Angry Birds
Angry Birds is a game that propelled to so much success at one point that it got a movie based on its characters. Here you get to play as different birds, but primarily a red angry bird. The birds are trying to protect the green-coloured pigs from eating up their eggs. So, the birds have to be slingshotted to a distance where the pigs are. You just have to ensure the slingshot is pulled and positioned in such a manner that the bird hits the pigs.
This game is present on Poki.co.in, a Poki.com alternative.
How to play
- You press and hold the cursor of the mouse or touchpad to control the slingshot.
- You pull it as much and in the direction that you feel would take the bird to the pigs. A dotted line shows the route the bird would take.
Super Mario and Sonic
Although we couldn’t find the original Super Mario game on Poki, we managed to find a clone called Super Mario and Sonic on Poki.co.in. You can play as Super Mario or Sonic but both are centered around the Mario game’s gameplay mechanics. You run, jump and hit, collecting coins, and evading all valleys until you reach the flagmast.
This game is present on Poki.co.in, a Poki.com alternative.
How to play
- Press the Arrow up to jump.
- Press the Arrow left and right to move in that direction
- Don’t haste and fall into the valley or hit the turtles.
Master Chess
Chess is a universal game and the reason I picked this one is for the game graphics. You can play player vs player or player vs the CPU. You get 10 seconds to make a move. That time element adds more seriousness to the game.
How to play
- Click the chess piece you want to move.
- Click where you want to move it. Of course, you have to stick to the chess rules. You can’t move them wherever you want.
Moto X3M
You have to ride a bike, control its pace, and do gravity-defying stunts till you reach the finish line. It is a replica of Bike Race Pro on Android and iOS.
How to play
- Press Arrow up to accelerate, and Arrow down to hit the brake.
- Press the right arrow to slant forward and the left arrow to slant backwards.
- Control the speed properly to do the stunts and not fall and crash.
2048
It’s a puzzle game wherein you have to slide the same numbered tiles and they add up to a new tile. You earn points. Also, you have to keep on doing it till you manage to get a 2048 tile.
How to play
- Move the arrow keys to bring matching tiles but in the process, other tiles also move.
- Try to think in advance about how the broader board is going to look.
Pool Club
I tried a bunch of pool games. But, I like the single-player mechanism of this game more. You are competing against time and not any other player. You have to pocket all balls before the clock counts down to zero. You get 60 seconds. The more balls you drop in the pockets, the more time bonus you get.
How to play
- First, use the trackpad or mouse to decide the direction you want to hit.
- Then, press and pull the cue stick. Release the cursor to push the stick and hit the cue ball.
- Note the countdown and time your moves accordingly.
Temple Run
Another popular endless racing game. You play as an explorer who is running with a relic. You have to keep on running collecting coins, and power-ups, and avoiding obstacles, while also not getting caught by some monkeys running after you. You should also be careful not to fall off the path.
How to play
- You have to press Arrow up to jump over obstacles, catch a ropeway, leap over crevices and Arrow down to duck down from hindrances on the path.
- Collect coins and power-ups while you run.
Tennis Masters
You have to hit the ball, move back and forth and hit it over the net. The game continues until one of the players fails to return the ball or hits it out of bounds.
How to play
- Press X to hit or Z to smash the ball.
- Move using W to jump, A to move backwards and D to move forward.
Football Legends
You have to hit the ball to the goal using the head or legs. Position yourself and time properly to hit the ball. Don’t leave your goalpost open for the opponent to find a gap.
How to play
- Press X to hit the ball.
- Press Z to hit a super shot.
- Jump by pressing W
- Move forward using D and backwards using A.
Super Tunnel Rush
A car racing game with a cyberpunk theme and physics-defying stunts. Accelerate but try not to fall off the track and also avoid hitting the obstacles on the way. To speed up, collect the green-coloured power-ups on the way.
How to play
- Press A/D or Arrow Left/Right to move in that respective direction.
- Avoid the obstacles.
Trivia
Test your knowledge in this game. There are 3 modes:
- Classic mode wherein you spin the wheel and wherever the dial lands, that will be the topic you play. So, it would be just random.
- Challenge mode lets you choose the topic and you have to answer all questions without fail.
- In the Party mode, you can compete with others.
How to play
- Use the trackpad or mouse to spin the wheel or choose the topic and select the answer.
Bubble Shooter
You have to aim and shoot the bubble at the same coloured bubbles. This breaks all those bubbles. Similarly, you have to manoeuvre the aim and burst all the bubbles.
How to play
- Move the cursor and ensure the aim is right.
- Click the trackpad or mouse to shoot.
- Play it till all bubbles are burst. Don’t let the bubbles approach the bubble shooter.
Stickman Hook
You have to catch the hook, angle yourself properly, and ensure the speed and direction are right for you to cross the finish line.
How to play
- Press the spacebar to both catch and release yourself from the hook. Even if you fall, try to get hold of the spacebar at the right place and swing in the right direction and at the right speed to cross the finish line.
Vectaria.io
A Minecraft replica, if you will. You have to hit and collect items. Use them to build different things.
How to play
- Use WASD or arrow keys to control movement.
- Click the right mouse button or trackpad click to place a block.
- Hit and mine using the left mouse button.
- Press the spacebar using the spacebar.
- Press X or U to open your inventory.
- Press G to access the home menu.
- Press M to view spawn points.
- Open the shop menu with the letter O.
- To access the guide, press I.
- For chatting, press Enter and then type your message.
Jetpack Joyride
You have to fly on the jetpack, shoot down enemy scientists, dodge obstacles and collect points. It’s an endless race. You will come across giant mechanical dragons, birds, powerful weapons, stylish outfits and more surprises.
How to play
- Type the space bar to elevate and release your finger from the space bar to come down.
Combat Reloaded 2
This is a first-person shooter game. You kill the enemies and ensure you don’t get killed by the opponents. Aim and shoot. Hide when you need to. You have a team of players who are part of the 10-member server room you have joined. You can also play Deathmatch and other modes.
How to play
- Move with WASD keys. Press W to move forward, S to go back, A to go left and D to go right.
- Hit the spacebar to jump
- Move the mouse or touchpad to aim.
- Click the touchpad or mouse to shoot.
- Press the 1-9 keys to change weapons.
Fruit Ninja
Swipe and slash the fruits before they fall on the ground. So don’t miss and aim correctly. While you do so, try not to hit bombs that pass by. Have the precision of a ninja while you cut various kinds of fruits like pears, apples, jackfruit, coconuts and bananas. Just don’t miss and don’t hit a bomb.
How to play
- Press the mouse and move it over the fruits. In the case of a touchpad, have one finger press the pad while the other slices the fruits.
Mekorama
You are a tiny robot stranded on a small island. You have to arrange the puzzle blocks in a way that you can walk to the stars present on various parts of the island. Collect them all to pass the round and then you graduate to a new map.
How to play
- Drag the mouse to press and drag the touchpad to change the camera angle to see around the island.
- Click on any block or any part of land on the island to move the robot there.
Golf champions
Aim and release the golf ball to the cup. Adjust the direction and speed of the ball so that it gets closer to the cup. Avoid obstacles and don’t go out of the course/ground.
How to play
- You have to press and swipe back on the touchpad to drag and release the ball.
Ludo Hero
Throw the dice and move the pawn across a round on the board. You take a trip down memory lane. If you want to reminisce about the good old days of playing this board game with your family and friends, well, now you can play Ludo Hero. You can play single-player or multiplayer. If you choose a single player, you can compete against a bot or an online player.
How to play
- Click on the dice to roll it and the pawn will move the number of steps it is supposed to.
- Wait for the other player’s turn.
Monkey Mart
You play as a monkey character who is in charge of a banana mart. Initially, you set up the farm, stalls, and cash counter. You reap the bananas, collect them and put them on the stall for sale. Customers come, buy from the stall and pay you at the counter. This cycle continues and your business grows with new workstations, staff, and products on sale. You can teach your staff new skills and ensure everything is running smoothly.
How to play
- You have to run around the mart using WASD keys, collect bananas and other products, put them on sale, collect cash from the customers, train staff, etc.
Tetra Blocks
The legendary arcade game is here and is as fun as always. You have to ensure the blocks fall in a way that an entire row is filled. Once it’s a spotless row, that row breaks and you earn points. The neon colours of the game make it all the more special.
How to play
- Press W or Arrow Up to rotate and direct the blocks to fall in a way that most of the row is filled. In time it will be a spotless row and that row or line disappears. You win points.
- Press A and D to move the blocks left or right respectively.
- Press S or Arrow Down to move the blocks faster.
- You can press the spacebar to hard drop the blocks.
Breakoid
Yet another legacy game wherein you have to break blocks with the ball. You secure and bounce the ball using the paddle below. At times, when you hit and break a block, you will win power-ups. Collect them and break all blocks.
How to play
- Adjust the paddle’s position and tap on the mouse or touchpad to release the ball.
- When it hits the blocks and comes down, place the paddle below using the touchpad swipe or mouse.
- You can also move the paddle to direct the ball in a way or increase its force.
Sword Masters
Sword Masters is an online adventure game in which your character has to protect the village by killing enemies. You start off with bare hands but soon you’ll get the sword, gear, and coins. You will come across eggs, hatching which you will get pets. You will level up with each fight and the aim is to become the best warrior out there.
How to play
- You can move using WASD or arrow keys on the keyboard.
- You can adjust the camera and the direction of movement using the mouse.
- As you get close to an enemy, the attack happens automatically.
Blumgi Soccer
Blumgi Soccer is an interesting and simple-to-play arcade football game. You just have to shoot the ball through the goalpost. The catch is that you have to avoid or overcome the obstacles in the way. Also, ensure the ball doesn’t fall into the rift. Not that you don’t get more attempts, but don’t exhaust all your attempts. Plus, make sure the ball doesn’t bounce and hit you as if it hits back hard, you may be pushed down into the rift.
How to play
- Choose the direction or angle with the mouse or touchpad.
- Click and hold the left mouse button to take the aim.
- Release the button to shoot.
Hills of Steel
You have to move on a tank and attack enemies. The tank could topple also. So, ensure, you balance the vehicle properly. You can also unlock tanks, mechs, robots, mines, force shields and rocket strikes as you level up.
How to play
- Move ahead using the A and D keys or arrow keys.
- Use a mouse or spacebar to shoot/attack your opponent.
- Aim correctly to ensure the attack doesn’t miss.
- Press the B button to repair the tank.
Tribals IO
Tribals is like a higher-definition Minecraft. You wake up on an island. Now, you have to hunt for plants, axe down trees and collect wood. Use this wood to build a base. You can also craft tools, attack and eat chicken, escape bear attacks, etc. So, all in all, you have to explore the island and survive.
How to play
- Move around using WASD keys.
- You can jump using the spacebar.
- Attack using the left mouse button.
- Open the build menu using the right click of the mouse.
- Open the inventory using the tab button.
- You can also chat using the Enter button and talk via the mic using the T button.
Level Devil
You have to quickly run towards the door and enter it. The problem is that suddenly holes will appear and you could fall in them and die. So, you have to be quick to jump and evade the holes. Sometimes more than one hole can appear. And even the hole could expand. So, be agile and aware.
How to play
- Run using WASD.
- Jump using the spacebar.
Poki games for boys and girls
| Game name | Poki games for boys | Poki games for girls |
| Subway Surfers | Yes | |
| Candy Crush Saga | Yes | |
| Angry Birds | Yes | |
| Super Mario and Sonic | Yes | |
| Master Chess | Yes | |
| Moto X3M | Yes | |
| 2048 | Yes | |
| Pool Club | Yes | |
| Temple Run | Yes | |
| Tennis Masters | Yes | |
| Football Legends | Yes | |
| Super Tunnel Rush | Yes | |
| Trivia | Yes | |
| Bubble Shooter | Yes | |
| Stickman Hook | Yes | |
| Vectaria.io | Yes | |
| Jetpack Joyride | Yes | |
| Combat Reloaded 2 | Yes | |
| Fruit Ninja | Yes | |
| Mekorama | Yes | |
| Golf champions | Yes | |
| Ludo Hero | Yes | |
| Monkey Mart | Yes | Yes |
| Tetra Blocks | Yes | |
| Breakoid | Yes | |
| Sword Masters | Yes | |
| Blumgi Soccer | Yes | |
| Hills of steel | Yes | |
| Tribals IO | Yes | |
| Level Devil | Yes |
Note: All of these games can be played by both boys and girls, we have created this table based on the official Poki.com links for boys and girls respectively.
FAQs
What is Poki Games?
Poki Games is a website hosting browser games which you can play straight from your web browser, and the only requirement is a stable internet connection. Poki Games started off as a personal library of games created by developer Sebastian Moeys around 2005. Although it had humble beginnings, the website is run by 300+ game developers and garners around 5 crore monthly players every day. The website supports 28 languages since it’s an “online playground” for people all around the world.
Is Poki Games safe for me or my kids?
Yes, these games are made for the younger demographic. The company assures it doesn’t collect private details or unnecessary cookies. If you want games for even smaller kids, then you can try the dedicated Poki Kids section.
