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Life & fun · August 21, 2012

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Example of a multi-player HTML5 racing game using Socket.io

Example of a multi-player HTML5 racing game using Socket.io launched on August 21, 2012 with 13 votes, #92 of 411 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 14 years on.

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Socket Racing is a multiplayer HTML5 racing game built with Socket.io technology. Players compete against each other in real-time races directly in their web browser. The game is designed for users interested in casual online racing and competitive gameplay. It stands out as an early example of using Socket.io for synchronizing live multiplayer action in browser-based games.

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