Developer

1) Overview

Publish Your Online Games to Millions of Players

Bring your HTML5 and WebGL games to a global audience. Zihit.com helps you launch fast, grow sustainably, and delight players on any device—no installs required. Let’s build the future of browser gaming together.

Why build with Zihit?

  • Player Reach: Tap into a community actively looking for quick, high-quality online games.

  • Cross-Platform: Seamless play on mobile and desktop with responsive, touch & keyboard support.

  • Dev-First Tools: A clean submission flow, clear guidelines, and performance insights to help you iterate.

2) Submission Requirements

To keep quality high across the platform, submitted games should meet the standards below.

🔹 Smooth, Intuitive Gameplay

  • Clear core loop within the first minute.

  • Onboarding: brief tutorial, tooltips, or level-0 that teaches mechanics.

  • Support common inputs: touch, mouse, keyboard (WASD/arrow keys) where feasible.

🔹 Balanced & Fun

  • Snappy input response and readable feedback (hit flashes, sounds, particles).

  • Fair difficulty curve and restart/continue options.

  • Pause menu and accessible settings (mute, SFX/music sliders).

🔹 Optimized Performance

  • Initial load target: keep first playable under ~5–7 MB when possible.

  • Lazy-load heavy assets; show a progress bar during load.

  • Cap draw calls and use texture atlases; avoid unthrottled loops.

🔹 Mobile Readiness

  • Responsive layout, safe touch targets (≥ 44px), device-rotation handling.

  • Respect browser audio policies (start muted until user interaction).

  • Handle visibility changes (auto-pause on tab switch).

🔹 Technical Package

  • HTML5 build (index.html at root) or WebGL export.

  • Assets bundled locally; external calls must use HTTPS with CORS configured.

  • No third-party trackers, crypto-mining, or background downloads.

  • Include icons & media:

    • App icon: 512×512 PNG (transparent OK)

    • Cover image: 1200×675 (16:9)

    • 3–6 screenshots (16:9 or 9:16 for portrait)

3) How to Get Started

  1. Sign Up: Create your free developer account on Zihit.com.

  2. Prepare Your Build: Upload your ZIP, add description, category, controls, and age rating.

  3. Submit for Review: We validate functionality, performance, and content guidelines.

  4. Launch & Grow: Your game goes live with a dedicated page, shareable links, and discovery surfaces.

Pro tip: Include a short gameplay GIF and a one-sentence hook to boost CTR.

4) Developer Benefits

Monetization Options

  • Integrate platform ads (pre/mid/post-play) or rewarded placements where appropriate.

  • Support for in-game purchases where compatible with web standards and local laws.

  • Transparent reporting and timely payouts.

Performance Insights

  • Track sessions, retention, playtime, level progression, and top devices/browsers.

  • See funnel drop-offs to guide updates and A/B tests.

Featuring & Growth

  • Chance to be highlighted in New & Trending, Collections, and seasonal spotlights.

  • Editorial tips to polish store assets and boost engagement.

Community & Support

  • Access best-practice docs and examples.

  • Direct channel to report issues and request features.

5) Content & Compliance

  • Respect IP rights; submit only content you own or are licensed to distribute.

  • No hate speech, explicit sexual content, real-money gambling, or illegal activity.

  • Include an age rating and disclose simulated gambling or frequent mild violence if present.

  • Follow local privacy laws (e.g., GDPR/COPPA where applicable). Avoid unnecessary personal data.

6) Integration & Technical Notes

  • Saving: Use localStorage/IndexedDB or our save API (if available) for progress.

  • Networking: If your game uses online features (leaderboards, multiplayer), ensure graceful offline behavior and show clear status messages.

  • Audio: Provide separate toggles for music and SFX; remember last used settings.

  • Accessibility: Color-blind friendly palettes, readable fonts (≥ 14–16px), optional reduced motion.

7) Submission Checklist

  • index.html at root; build runs locally in a modern browser

  • Initial load optimized; progress bar shown

  • Touch + keyboard controls documented in the listing

  • Pause, mute, and settings menu present

  • Icons, cover, and screenshots included

  • Clear age rating & content disclosures

  • No external trackers; HTTPS only; CORS configured if needed