Agent Arcade: An Open-Source Tool to Play Retro Games While AI Codes
DanWahlin · x · 2026-07-28
Developer Dan Wahlin introduced Agent Arcade, an open-source transparent desktop app designed to help developers pass the time with retro games while waiting for AI coding agents (like Copilot CLI or Claude Code) to finish processing.
- Features: Floating as a transparent overlay, it includes 5 classic arcade games (like Space Invaders and Asteroids). Players can hit Esc to pause and check agent progress.
- Tech Stack: Built with Tauri, Phaser, and TypeScript, supporting Mac, Windows, and Linux.
- Development: The initial scaffolding and iterative development were largely done using GitHub Copilot CLI over a single weekend.
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