While "new" Java games (J2ME) for old mobile phones are rare today, the community continues to celebrate the top 50 titles that defined the era. These games are frequently played today via emulators like J2ME Loader on Android. Top 50 Java Games (Selected Highlights) Java Games (Top 20 List) - Smart Zeros (Ukrainian Project)
For over two decades, Java was synonymous with cross-platform gaming. From the early days of applets in Netscape Navigator to the cultural phenomenon of Minecraft , the Java Virtual Machine (JVM) proved that "Write Once, Run Anywhere" was a viable philosophy for game development. In 2024, "New Java Games" refers to a diverse ecosystem. It includes titles built on the modern framework, the resurgence of RuneScape clones, and the endless content updates for existing Java titans.
– Gameloft’s tribute to Castlevania. It allowed players to transform into a wolf or a bat to fight gothic monsters. Racing & High-Speed Thrills
Originally built in Java using LibGDX. Continuous balance patches and custom mods keep it feeling brand new.
– A lightning-fast 2D platformer that captured the true momentum and speed of the blue hedgehog.
