Tic-Tac-Toe
Two players, one device.
Two players complete 3×3, 4×4, or first-to-3 match rounds on one screen, with the handoff screen tracking whose move it is.
Reviewed collection
Pass & Play
Two players, one device.
Reviewed
Inclusion method
Include a current game when two people can complete its full play loop on one shared screen by taking turns, with no account, no network play, and no computer opponent.
Every game here is local play on a single screen: hand the device back and forth, or set it on a table between you. Nothing is uploaded, there are no accounts, and the most recent match result for each game stays on the device in My Arcade.
Why this collection exists
NoCharge games are designed to open directly without registration. This collection groups titles that share that property so readers can find them without guessing. It is not a ranking and does not imply endorsement of one game over another.
How we decide inclusion
A game is included when its complete play loop requires no account and any retained result stays in local browser storage. We verify this against current code and against the privacy page that documents local keys. Games that require a server profile are excluded.
What you will find in the grid
Each card shows genre, typical session length, and a specific reason tied to its rules. For example, Memory Match retains best moves and best time locally, while Pass & Play titles retain only the most recent match result. No single score spans different games.
No-purchase and setup notes
You already have what you need: a current browser. No special hardware, keyboard, or pointer is required beyond what each game page documents. If a control feels awkward, check its guide for keyboard alternatives, pointer speed, or touch options. Adjusting an existing device often solves the friction without shopping.
Limitations and next step
Local storage is device-specific. A different browser, private window, or another device will not have the same saves. This collection does not promise accessibility or comfort for every person. Open the Arcade, pick a game with the session length you have, and play one run. My Arcade will show local progress after meaningful play.
Related reading
- How NoCharge saves scores without an account
- How NoCharge tests browser games
- What Quiet Arcade means at NoCharge
How to use this collection
Open the collection page, scan the grid for genre and session length, and open a game that matches the time you have. Each game page documents its controls and links to its definitive guide. No account or purchase is needed.
Privacy and local data
All games in this collection work without an account and keep results in this browser only. My Arcade shows what this browser already saved. Clearing game data via Privacy removes these local keys without affecting analytics consent.
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Dots & Boxes
Two players, one device.
Both players draw lines and claim boxes on one shared board; completing a box grants the same player another line by rule.
Four in a Row
Two players, one device.
Players alternate dropping discs into the shared 7×6 or 6×5 board until one line of four completes the game.
Reversi
Two players, one device.
Black and white take turns outflanking on one 8×8 board, with automatic passes when a player has no legal move.
Last Token
Two players, one device.
Two players take 1–3 tokens per turn from shared piles in quick misère rounds that finish in a minute or two.
Pass the Picture
Two players, one device.
Both players add strokes to one shared canvas each pass and finish with a downloadable picture instead of a winner.
Gomoku
Five in a row, two players, one device.
Two humans alternate placing stones on one shared screen using the handoff screen between turns.
Nine Men's Morris
Three in a line. Remove a stone. Outmaneuver.
Two players take turns on one device with the shared handoff blocking nothing but naming the next turn.
Checkers
English draughts for two, one device.
Two humans share one screen with a handoff between turns; no network, no AI.