by Factal
Quick Fact
Fractal is developed by Justin Kan, the co-founder of Twitch, a popular game streaming platform.
Fractal provides a robust platform for developers to distribute their games across web and desktop environments. Web-based games can be linked directly to the Fractal website using the "Launch Game" button, allowing players to access and play the games via a web browser. For downloadable desktop games, Fractal offers the Fractal Launcher, available for Windows and MacOS, which handles game installation, automatic updates, and incremental updates using a delta patching algorithm. This dual-channel approach ensures seamless integration, accessibility, and efficient distribution for various game types.
Fractal supports seamless sign-in for players, automatically logging them into their Fractal accounts when launching games. This streamlines the authentication process and user experience. Moreover, integrating Fractal authentication allows games to be featured more prominently on the Fractal platform, boosting discoverability and user engagement.
Fractal offers community engagement activities such as Game Nights, Tournaments, and Quests to motivate and retain players. These events encourage player participation and create a vibrant gaming community around the distributed games.