Recently, YouTube officially announced a major update, declaring the full platform launch of its mini-games feature, YouTube Playables, available on all platforms (Android, iOS, and web), with dozens of selected mini-games built-in.
YouTube Playables Entry: https://www.youtube.com/playables
As the most widely used engine for H5 & mini-game developers, Cocos Creator has always maintained a close eye on the international markets. This allows for timely technical updates to facilitate developers.
The team has played through the games on YouTube Playables and found some with great gameplay mechanics using Cocos Creator.
Let’s take a look at what’s available.
1. Moving Co. 3D
- Engine Version: Cocos Creator 3.4.0
- Gameplay: Similar to “catch the goose” elimination gameplay
- Game Address:
https://www.youtube.com/playables/Ugkx7rYBRO3K4pCUgGe7qy9U0xNn7od5Ogf1
2. Northern Heights 3D
- Engine Version: Cocos Creator 3.5.1
- Gameplay: Skiing and parkour gameplay
- Game Address:
https://www.youtube.com/playables/UgkxhUUpYndtiTolpGZWJ_qkpwQePIEhurnK
3. Slime.io 3D
- Engine Version: Cocos Creator 3.4.0
- Gameplay: “Big fish eats small fish” style
- Game Address:
https://www.youtube.com/playables/UgkxCPSyzGC7X7P8rw8sEmPuv82HB_nEXWt8
4. Super Goal 3D
- Engine Version: Cocos Creator 3.4.0
- Gameplay: Soccer sports gameplay
- Game Address:
https://www.youtube.com/playables/Ugkxuu6Lk-sBMQPT2sliNGpkpCWPXx2sLf7q
5. Cube Master 3D
- Engine Version: Cocos Creator 3.8.0
- Gameplay: 3D “Sheep Puzzle” elimination style
- Game Address:
https://www.youtube.com/playables/UgkxuYWpNW2ZsLlrnGwOKwnKiLSbXUhMri29
6. Find Out
- Engine Version: Cocos Creator 2.4.4
- Gameplay: Puzzle gameplay
- Game Address:
https://www.youtube.com/playables/UgkxuDSpS3gp4pwkMxIxjbrQRs5gw9ZQE7ma
7. Tile Master
- Engine Version: Cocos Creator 2.4.4
- Gameplay: “Sheep Puzzle” match-3 style
- Game Address:
https://www.youtube.com/playables/Ugkx1T9fMq2OHnBplmPDP0-Ek68PskXdKiT8
8. Pocket Battle Royale 3D
- Engine Version: Cocos Creator 3.1.1
- Gameplay: Level-based shooting RPG gameplay
- Game Address:
https://www.youtube.com/playables/UgkxUWkNO5JdypVVA1xVMwYrdDNwfzMM5cZz
9. Cube Tower 3D
- Engine Version: Cocos Creator 3.5.1
- Gameplay: Tower defense gameplay
- Game Address:
https://www.youtube.com/playables/Ugkx2frULoOS6xBh8D0dZY6G9vvn5ODEzXpw
In Conclusion
The Cocos mini-games on YouTube Playables show that the current YouTube mini-game ecosystem is still in its early stages compared to the gaming market.
This undoubtedly brings an opportunity for teams using Cocos Creator to play from a higher dimension to a lower one, with obvious advantages in both product maturity and experience.
In addition, social apps like Discord, Telegram, and Zalo have also officially opened their own mini-game platforms, and don’t forget Facebook Instant Games, which has been working in the mini-game field for many years.
I hope that Cocos game developers can reap a lot in this wave of opportunities.