The browser-game paradox: endless vibe-coded games, no home — the next Steam opportunity
daytonmills · x · 2026-10-09
The author argues browser-based games own no real estate: unlike apps there's no re-engagement trigger, so low-friction acquisition comes with a much heavier retention burden. Roblox has fun games yet the worst D1 retention, but wins via sheer catalog size. As browser games explode into a Roblox-scale catalog, the author would build a better browser — an aggregator that could rival Steam.
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