About
One indie developer's project: 17 ARG puzzle games and 10 casual web games. Stories and puzzles are written by hand; development uses AI assistance.
About GameStrategists
A puzzle game platform built by indie developer alphaBETA DEV. Using AI to boost development efficiency, but taking full responsibility for every piece of content.
- GameStrategists is a personal project created by an indie developer who loves games and programming. The original idea was simple: make immersive puzzle games that run in the browser, so players can experience complete interactive narratives even in short bursts of free time.
- Every ARG (Alternate Reality Game) here is carefully crafted — from story outlines and puzzle design to website simulation and code implementation, all led by me. AI tools are used to boost development efficiency, but design decisions and content review are handled personally. Each game takes roughly 2-3 months of spare time from concept to launch. This is a personal creative project, not a company.
- I focus on original ARG puzzle game development — all online games are independent original works. I also write behind-the-scenes articles about the development process, sharing my experience and thoughts on building an ARG from scratch.
- This site doesn't chase quantity, doesn't follow trends, and doesn't produce meaningless filler. If you enjoy the games here, or have any suggestions, feel free to reach out. One person moves fast, but moving together with like-minded players goes further.
What This Site Offers
Original ARG Puzzle Games
Multiple handcrafted immersive web puzzle games. Each has a complete storyline, puzzle chain, and multiple endings. No download — play instantly in your browser.
Dev Diaries & Design Methodology
In-depth articles about ARG development — puzzle design, narrative construction, tech implementation. Written from real indie dev experience.
Shared Narrative Universes
The name Tide Protocol is still written into the text of Midnight Frequency and Room 404. The corporation called Xinyuan appears in the text of Rust River alone; no second work mentions it. Everything else is standalone: no homework before you play.
Direct Contact with Creator
Feedback, suggestions, or just want to chat about games? Email me — I usually reply within 24 hours.
My Principles
Handcrafted Original
All ARG games are independently created. Design and content review are led by me personally.
Quality Over Quantity
Not chasing numbers. Every game undergoes multiple rounds of testing and refinement before release.
Always Free
All games are permanently free. No in-app purchases, no registration required. The site has a few ads to cover hosting costs.
Honest & Transparent
This is a personal project that uses AI-assisted development, but all content is carefully reviewed.
Privacy Respected
Traffic is counted with Google Analytics, and the site carries a few Google AdSense banners; the consent bar at the bottom decides whether either may store anything on your device. No data is sold.
Continuous Iteration
Existing games are continuously refined. New games are in the pipeline.
Project Timeline
Project start
2024
Began building the first ARG game, rewriting its puzzles and story framework locally over and over.
Game Development
2025
Completed multiple ARG puzzle games and established shared universe systems. Started organizing personal game guide notes.
Comprehensive Overhaul
2026
Redesigned site architecture and optimized UX. Clarified positioning as a free online puzzle game platform. Removed irrelevant content.
Contact the Creator
Have feedback on the games? Found a bug? Or just want to chat? Send an email — I read every message personally. I'm an indie developer and this is the best way to reach me.
contact@gamestrategists.com