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Life & fun · October 29, 2014

GarageServer.IO – lightweight, HTML multiplayer game server for Node.js

A simple, lightweight, HTML multiplayer game server (and client) for Node.js - jbillmann/GarageServer.IO

GarageServer.IO – lightweight, HTML multiplayer game server for Node.js launched on October 29, 2014 with 10 votes and more than 75% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 11 years on.

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GarageServer.IO is a lightweight multiplayer game server built for Node.js that includes both server and client components. It enables developers to create HTML-based multiplayer games with minimal setup and dependencies. The tool is designed for those building simple web-based games who need a straightforward backend solution without the complexity of larger game server frameworks.

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