Battle.net Free plan 9.1 Visit Kongregate
kongregate.com
What it is
Kongregate is a web portal for free online games, including user-created and indie titles. Its library contains thousands of games across action, role-playing, strategy, arcade, and puzzle genres, with new indie releases added weekly according to the site. Player accounts can track progress, earn badges, and join the community, and player reviews are available. Developers can submit browser-playable games using HTML5/WebGL, Unity Web Player, or iframe options, but registration and Kongregate approval are required before publishing. New games cannot include third-party advertising or sponsorships, separate account systems, or non-Kongregate microtransactions. Developer tools include APIs, Kreds virtual goods, analytics, and performance metrics; revenue-share programs may provide up to 70%. Support portals serve players and developers. Kongregate says it stores personal data on secure servers, while noting security cannot be guaranteed. Forums and chat rooms are no longer hosted, though comments, profile shouts, and direct messages remain. Kong Plus is billed just under $30 per year and includes ad removal, profile features, and 200 Kreds at purchase and renewal.
Spec sheet
- Security
- Kongregate says personal data is stored on secure servers and protected by procedures against loss, misuse, unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction, while noting security cannot be guaranteed.Read 3 Oct 2026 · privacy.kongregate.com
- Privacy
- Kongregate's privacy policy says it collects account information and site usage data, and explains users' data rights and options.Read 3 Oct 2026 · privacy.kongregate.com
- Support
- Kongregate provides player and developer support portals where users can submit requests.Read 3 Oct 2026 · kongregatesupport.zendesk.com
- Founded
- 2006Read 28 Sep 2026 · kongregate.com
- Community limits
- Kongregate's privacy policy says it no longer hosts forums or chat rooms as of January 2022, though members may post game comments, profile shouts, and direct messages.Read 3 Oct 2026 · privacy.kongregate.com
- Developer approval
- Developers must register and be approved by Kongregate before they can publish a game.Read 3 Oct 2026 · blog.kongregate.com
- Developer revenue
- Kongregate says developers may earn up to a maximum 70% revenue share through its revenue share programs.Read 3 Oct 2026 · blog.kongregate.com
- Developer tools
- Kongregate says developers can use its APIs, including virtual goods known as Kreds, and access analytics tools and game performance metrics.Read 3 Oct 2026 · blog.kongregate.com
- Game library
- The site says it offers thousands of games across genres, including action, role-playing, strategy, arcade, and puzzle games.Read 3 Oct 2026 · kongregate.com
- Game submissions
- The developer guide says submitted games must be playable in a web browser and lists HTML5/WebGL, Unity Web Player, and iframe options.Read 3 Oct 2026 · blog.kongregate.com
- Indie games
- Kongregate says it is a hub for indie developers and that new titles are added weekly.Read 3 Oct 2026 · kongregate.com
- Player accounts
- An account lets players track progress, earn badges, and join the community.Read 3 Oct 2026 · kongregate.com
- Publishing limits
- The developer guide says new games cannot include third-party advertising or sponsorships, account systems, or non-Kongregate microtransaction systems.Read 3 Oct 2026 · blog.kongregate.com
- What it is
- Kongregate describes itself as a portal for free online games featuring user-created content, badges, and player achievements.Read 3 Oct 2026 · kongregate.com
Plans and prices
Kong Plus Price not published just under $30 per year No ad banners · No ads or videos while games load · Profile skin · K+ icon · 200 Kreds at purchase and renewal Read 3 Oct 2026 · kongregatesupport.zendesk.com
Strong points and limits
Strong points
- Thousands of games across multiple genres
- Free web access with player accounts
- Developer APIs, analytics, and metrics
- Player reviews and support portals
- Revenue share may reach 70%
Limits
- Publishing requires Kongregate approval
- New games face advertising and payment restrictions
- Forums and chat rooms are unavailable
- Kong Plus costs just under $30 yearly
Who it suits
It suits players seeking browser games and developers publishing web-playable titles. Players wanting forums or chat rooms should note those services are no longer hosted.
Verdict
Kongregate offers a broad browser-game library and a defined submission path for developers. The free portal includes accounts, reviews, and support, while publishing rules and the discontinued forums are important limits.
Where Specifiction places it
- Game Distribution Platforms#12 of 146.8
