Browser Games vs App Store Games - Why Web Games Are Making a Comeback
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Why Browser Games Are Beating App Store Games
The pendulum is swinging back. Browser games are growing faster than native apps for casual gaming.
The Problem with App Store Games
- Average user downloads zero new apps per month
- Storage bloat — 5-20GB consumed
- Aggressive monetization
- 79% of free apps share data with third parties
Why Browser Games Win
- Zero friction: Click a link, start playing.
- Zero storage: No disk space used.
- PWA support: App-like experience without app store.
- Cross-platform: Same game, any device.
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