> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.summerengine.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Can I use Summer Engine for web games?

> Yes. Export to HTML5/WebAssembly. Deploy to itch.io, your website, or any static host.

## Yes: Web Export Is Fully Supported

Summer Engine excels at web game development. You build your game with AI assistance, then export to HTML5/WebAssembly. The result runs in any modern browser. No separate web framework needed. Deploy to itch.io, your website, Netlify, GitHub Pages, or any static host.

## The Workflow

**1. Build your game.** Create your game in Summer Engine. Describe what you want; Summer Engine implements it. Add touch controls, responsive UI, and web-specific features by asking: "Add touch controls for mobile browsers." "Implement responsive UI scaling for different screen sizes."

**2. Configure for web export.** When ready to export, ask Summer Engine: "Configure my project for HTML5 export." "Set up the export template with proper threading settings." "Optimize asset loading for web browsers." "Add a loading screen with progress indication."

**3. Export.** Project → Export → Add → Web. Configure if needed, then Export. You get HTML, JavaScript, and WebAssembly files.

**4. Deploy.** Upload to any static host. itch.io, Netlify, GitHub Pages, AWS S3, your own server. No special server required. Static files are enough. Players load your game in their browser.

## Web-Specific Considerations

**Browser compatibility.** Summer Engine can help with WebGL shaders, fallbacks for older browsers, and cross-browser testing. "Check this WebGL shader for compatibility with older browsers." "Add fallbacks for browsers that don't support WebAssembly."

**Performance.** Web games need careful asset optimization. "Optimize texture sizes for faster web loading." "Implement asset streaming for large games." "Add compression to reduce download sizes."

**Touch and mobile web.** "Add touch controls." "Implement responsive UI for phones and tablets." "Handle orientation changes gracefully."

## Where to Publish

**itch.io.** Popular for indie web games. Upload your build, set a URL, players play in browser. No approval process.

**Your website.** Host the files yourself. Full control. You handle distribution and payments if you monetize.

**Newgrounds, Kongregate, etc.** Many portals accept HTML5 games. Same export; different upload process.

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