Frequently Asked Questions

CLI-Games is a browser-based terminal that lets you play classic games like Chess, Minesweeper, and Sudoku entirely through text commands. It recreates the experience of using a Linux command line, complete with ASCII graphics and keyboard-only controls.

No. CLI-Games runs entirely in your browser. Just visit the site and start typing commands. No installation, no plugins, no app store.

Yes. All games are free to play. We may add optional premium features in the future, but the core experience will always be free.

No account is required to play. However, creating a free account lets you save your progress, track statistics, compete on leaderboards, and play online multiplayer games.

Type 'games' to see all available games, then type the game name to start playing. For example, type 'chess' to play chess, or 'minesweeper' to play minesweeper. Type 'help' anytime for assistance.

Type 'help' to see all available commands. Common commands include 'games' (list games), 'save' (save progress), 'load' (load a save), 'stats' (view your statistics), and 'quit' (exit current game).

Yes, CLI-Games works on mobile browsers. The experience is optimized for keyboard input, but you can use the on-screen keyboard on mobile devices.

While playing, type 'save myname' to save your progress (replace 'myname' with any name you choose). Later, start the game with that save name to resume: 'chess myname'. You need an account to save games.

Dungeon crawlers are text adventure games where you explore locations, interact with characters, and solve puzzles by typing commands. Try 'accidental-knighthood' for a comedic medieval adventure or 'dial-up-days' for a 90s hacker story.

Leaderboards track high scores for each game. Your best score is recorded when you complete a game. Leaderboards show the top players globally and among your friends.

Yes. We only store what's necessary: your username, email (for account recovery), and game progress. We don't sell data or use invasive tracking. See our privacy policy for details.

Use the 'feedback' command in the terminal, or email us directly. We appreciate bug reports and actively fix issues.