Flashpoint is a community effort to save web games and animations from the Flash era. When Flash was shut down, a huge amount of web culture was at risk of vanishing, and Flashpoint exists to keep it playable. The site lets you download the archive and browse a vast catalog offline.
That is worth knowing before you visit: the project is mainly a download rather than a page to play on. The site explains the project and how to get it, and from there you run it on your own computer. It is a crucial piece of internet history preservation, and a labor of love run by volunteers.
It is designed for desktop use, and the archive is large,. Treat it as a rabbit hole. It is worth a look even if you do not install it, just to see what it protects.
Tips for getting the most out of it
- Read the project's instructions before downloading.
- Read the site first to see what you are getting.
- Use a desktop computer.
Questions about Flashpoint Archive
What is Flashpoint?
Flashpoint is a community project to preserve web games and animations from the Flash era. You download the archive and browse a large catalog offline. You can find it at flashpointarchive.org, and odd-sites.com lists it as a long rabbit-hole visit. It is best on a desktop or laptop rather than a phone.
Can I play Flashpoint games in my browser?
The project is mainly distributed as a download that you run on your own computer. Check the site for the current options and instructions. We check the link daily, so you can see whether it is still alive. Check the project site for the current download details.
Sites like Flashpoint Archive
TEXTFILES.COM
Jason Scott's archive of text files from the BBS era.
- Rabbit hole
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Internet Artifacts
A museum of about 60 internet milestones, from 1977 to 2007.
- 5 minutes
- Works on phones
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Cameron's World
A web collage built from archived GeoCities pages, 1994-2009.
- 5 minutes
- Desktop
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The Million Dollar Homepage
A million pixels sold at a dollar each, preserved in all its glory.
- 5 minutes
- Alive · checked 15 days ago
Homestar Runner
The cartoon website that defined early web animation.
- Rabbit hole
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