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24 alternatives to Playwrk.xyz

Where gaming meets networking

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Playwrk.xyz launched in 2024; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

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Playwrk: Virtual Private Club for Gamers▲129
Where Gaming Meets Networking
2025 · its alternatives →
2
next play▲775
Discover under the radar startup jobs, people & events
2024 · nextplay.so · its alternatives →
3
Screel▲105
Connect, share & engage with tech enthusiasts
2023 · its alternatives →
4
Blitz▲74
Networking is not just a game of chance, it's a strategy
2023 · its alternatives →
5GC
Gaming Couch – a local multiplayer party game platform for 8 players▲437
Hi HN, I’ve been working on Gaming Couch, a web-based game platform where up to 8 players use their smartphones as controllers to play real-time action mini-games on a central browser screen. TL;DR: - 18 competitive mini-games for up to 8 players - Runs entirely in the browser - Phones act as controllers (no apps, no accounts required) - Focused on fast, chaotic, real-time party games (no trivia) - Currently in public early access Try it here: https://gamingcouch.com. Open the link on a computer, host a session, scan the QR code with your phone(s) and play! What is it? Gaming Couch…
Dec 2025 · gamingcouch.com · its alternatives →
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Supertribe▲85
Professional connections over multiplayer games
2020 · its alternatives →
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Plink▲137
Social & Matchmaking platform for gamers.
2019 · its alternatives →
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GameTree▲78
Discover the friends and games you will love most.
2018 · its alternatives →
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bash.gg▲137
Play any game in your browser
2023 · its alternatives →
10
FTXed▲94
The most fun play-to-earn game on Polygon - by Flappy Musk
2022 · its alternatives →
11
Lounge for Slack▲209
Fun games, watch parties, escape rooms for teams that Slack
2022 · its alternatives →
12
Tradecraft▲94
Play Codenames online with friends.
2020 · its alternatives →
13
Facebook Arcade▲86
A new way to play games with Facebook
2016 · its alternatives →
14
Mixr▲143
Virtual game tournaments and office competition
2022 · its alternatives →
15
Joinly▲89
Build community and get user feedback
2019 · its alternatives →
16
iGotNext▲84
Find a new friend to play the games you love — in real time!
2019 · its alternatives →
17GA
Gametje – A casual online gaming platform▲112
Hi all, I’ve been working on this project for a while but haven't shared it properly on Hacker News. It is a casual gaming platform focused on simple multiplayer games that can be played in person with a central screen (like a TV) or remotely via video chat. You can also play on your smart Android based TVs via the app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gametje (it was just released recently so could be buggy). It is also available directly in Discord: https://discord.com/discovery/applications/12153230008666071... as an…
Nov 2025 · gametje.com · its alternatives →
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Playtest▲89
Be the first to play tomorrow's games.
2014 · its alternatives →
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Social Games in Slack▲105
Polly brings your WFH team together with interactive games
2020 · its alternatives →
20PZ
Play Zork with your friends via SSH▲79
2021 · sayitwith.ink · its alternatives →
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playchat▲12
content discovery and Engagement platform
2024 · its alternatives →
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Gameshow▲124
Social video charades game.
2017 · its alternatives →
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Playda!▲49
Host games to engage customers, employees, and communities!
2025 · its alternatives →
24
BoardWalrus▲60
Play Chess in Slack with your fellow workspace members
2023 · its alternatives →

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