Show HN: Stillplay – The Windows XP games, rebuilt in C and WASM for the browser

Category: other

Tags: webassembly, games, c, offline-first, deterministic

Score: 7.0/10 (Innovation: 6, Technical: 8, Documentation: 8, Utility: 6)

Stillplay is a browser-based collection of classic Windows XP games (Minesweeper, Solitaire, FreeCell, Spider Solitaire, and Hearts) rebuilt with game rules implemented in C and compiled to WebAssembly. It stands out for its technical architecture: deterministic rule cores shared between browser and Node, a headless CLI for scripted play, offline support, and custom card-table UI built without frameworks. The project is well-documented and tested, making it both a polished retro experience and an interesting reference for WASM-based game logic.

Target audience: frontend developers, game developers, WASM enthusiasts, and retro gaming fans

Repository: https://github.com/btahir/stillplay · JavaScript · MIT · 2 stars

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