Free credits after sign-in
Use the included credits to try ShortGame and make your first playable browser game.
Free AI game maker
Free AI Game Maker
Start making a playable browser game with free credits.
ShortGame includes free credits after sign-in so you can try prompt-based game creation before choosing a paid plan.
What you can try for free
Use free credits on one small game first.
The free start is best for testing whether your idea can become a playable browser game, not for unlimited experiments.
Generate a first draft
Turn a prompt into a small playable browser game.
Test the game
Play the preview to check controls, scoring, difficulty, replay, and win or lose states.
Edit with chat
Ask for changes to mechanics, copy, pacing, scoring, visuals, and polish.
How credits work
Free means a real starting credit balance, not unlimited generation.
ShortGame is honest about the free start: credits are included after sign-in, and those credits are used when AI generates or edits games. When you need more credits, compare the paid plans on Pricing.
Generating uses credits
Starting a new game uses credits because ShortGame creates and checks real browser game files.
AI edits use credits
Follow-up requests like changing difficulty, scoring, controls, or visuals also use credits.
Projects stay saved
When credits run out, your projects and playable previews stay in your account.
Upgrade when you need more
Choose a paid plan when you want more generations, longer edit sessions, or more experiments.
When to upgrade
Upgrade when the first playable draft turns into an active project.
You do not need a paid plan to understand the workflow. Upgrade when you want more room to generate, repair, and revise games with AI.
- You want to generate more than one first draft.
- You need several rounds of AI edits after playtesting.
- You are making games for a class, team, event, or campaign.
- You want more room to test different ideas before publishing.
Example prompts
Use free credits on a prompt with a clear loop.
These prompts are small enough to test quickly, then improve with specific follow-up edits.
First runner
Prompt: Make a one-button runner where a fox jumps over rocks, collects stars, and gets faster every 20 seconds.
Result: A playable browser runner with jump controls, obstacles, score, and replay.
Next change: Make the first 30 seconds easier and add a star streak bonus.
Quiz
Prompt: Create a timed quiz game about space facts with 10 questions, score, answer feedback, and a final results screen.
Result: A small quiz game with timer, feedback, scoring, and restart.
Next change: Add two harder bonus questions at the end.
Collector
Prompt: Make a top-down coin collector where the player avoids ghosts and grabs 20 coins before time runs out.
Result: A browser game with movement, enemies, collectibles, timer, and win or lose states.
Next change: Add a power-up that freezes ghosts for five seconds.
Best free starts
Choose a game shape that can become playable fast.
Free credits go further when the first version has simple rules, clear controls, and a round that ends.
RunnerQuizSnakeClickerMemory gameCollectorDodge gameSmall dungeon
Questions
Before you start free
Is ShortGame free?
ShortGame includes free credits after sign-in so you can try making a playable browser game before choosing a paid plan.
Do I need to sign in?
Yes. Sign-in is needed so ShortGame can save your projects, track credits, and let you continue editing a generated game.
Are credits required?
Yes. Credits are used when ShortGame generates or edits a game with AI. The free start gives you credits to try the product first.
Is free generation unlimited?
No. ShortGame includes free credits after sign-in, but AI generation and AI edits use credits. It is not unlimited free generation.
What happens when free credits run out?
Your projects and previews stay saved. To generate more games or keep making AI edits, add credits or choose a paid plan.
Do I need a credit card to start?
No credit card is needed to sign in and try the included free credits.
What can I make with free credits?
Start with a small browser game with clear rules: a runner, quiz, snake game, clicker, memory game, collector, dodge game, or small dungeon.
Can I publish my game?
Yes. When a version works, you can publish a playable browser link and share it with other people.
Can I edit a generated game?
Yes. Play the first version, then use chat to change mechanics, difficulty, scoring, copy, controls, visuals, and polish.
Free credits included
Start your first playable browser game
Sign in, use the included credits, and make a small game you can play and edit.