Why Shortcode Arcade?

Shortcode Arcade is a growing collection of browser-based games built specifically for WordPress developers. Every game is designed to be easy to integrate, safe to deploy, and flexible enough to fit a wide range of projects — from hobby sites to production platforms.

🛠 Developer-First Architecture

  • Clean, readable codebases
  • Shortcode-driven rendering
  • Minimal external dependencies
  • Designed to coexist with other plugins

🔓 Open Source Friendly

  • Several games released as open source
  • Fork, extend, or customize freely
  • No obfuscated logic or locked gameplay
  • Community contributions welcome

📦 Flexible Licensing

  • Many games are completely free
  • Optional low-cost monthly subscriptions
  • Selected games offer lifetime per-site licenses
  • No forced bundles or bloated plans

⚙️ Built for Real-World Use

  • Multiplayer-safe design where applicable
  • Works with caching and modern themes
  • Mobile-friendly layouts
  • Progressively enhanced UX

Common Use Cases

  • 🎮 Add interactive games to content sites
  • 🧠 Educational or training platforms
  • 👥 Community or membership websites
  • 🛍 Gamified landing pages or engagement tools
  • 🧪 Experimental or demo environments

Our Philosophy

We believe developers should be able to understand, modify, and trust the tools they deploy. Shortcode Arcade avoids unnecessary abstraction, respects WordPress conventions, and prioritizes transparency over lock-in.

Whether you want to plug-and-play or dive deep into the code, the choice is yours.

Get Involved

Explore the games, review the code, and build something new. If you have ideas, feedback, or contributions — we’d love to hear from you.

📧 Contact: [email protected]