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Explore games that can be played inside PDF documents in this repository.
About GamesOnPDF
GamesOnPDF is a GitHub repository that lists games playable inside a PDF file. It separates entries into ports, such as Doom, Tetris, Breakout, Snake, and 2048, and original games published on Itch.io, Game Jolt, and personal blogs.
Each entry links to its project or download page and includes a publication date where available. Unless otherwise specified, entries are assumed to work on Firefox and Chromium browsers, while some entries are noted as Chromium-only or PDFium-only.
Key features
- Lists PDF ports including Doom, Tetris, Breakout, Snake, and 2048
- Lists original PDF games from Itch.io, Game Jolt, and blogs
- Links each entry to its GitHub project or download page
- Shows publication dates for many listed games
- Includes Linux running in PDF via RISC-V emulator
- Includes mini-game collection built with LaTeX and JavaScript
Best for: People looking for examples of games designed to run inside PDF files.
Good for
- Open source repository under GPL-3.0 license
- Separates ported games from original games
- Provides per-entry compatibility notes where requirements differ
Watch out for
- DoomPDF and horrifying-pdf-experiments only work on Chromium-based browsers
- PDF Doom only works in PDFium for now
GamesOnPDF at a glance
- Category
- Gaming › Game Databases & Discovery
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Linux
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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GamesOnPDF FAQ
How are ported games named in the list?
By the project's official name and the game playable on it.
Can I add a PDF game that is not listed?
Yes, the repository invites pull requests for unlisted games.
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