Publish and Share

Publishing turns your project into a playable web experience you can share with other people.

What publishing does

When you publish a game, Vibecade creates a shareable play link and makes the game available through the Vibecade Arcade if the project is public.

Publishing is the fastest way to:

test the game on another device
send it to friends or collaborators
collect feedback
show work publicly

When to publish

Publish once the game:

loads reliably
has a playable core loop
feels good enough to share
matches the direction you want players to see

You do not need to wait for perfection. Many creators publish early, gather feedback, and republish after improvements.

Public vs private

Project visibility matters:

public projects can appear in the Arcade and be shared openly
private projects stay out of public discovery

Private projects require a plan that includes private project access.

Updating a published game

You can keep iterating after the first publish. A common rhythm is:

Publish version one.
Collect feedback.
Improve the game in the editor.
Publish again.

This is a strong workflow for jams, demos, and community testing.

Thumbnails and presentation

Presentation matters. Before sharing widely, check:

the game title
the description
the thumbnail
the first 30 seconds of play

If needed, upload a better thumbnail so the project reads clearly in the Arcade and in shared links.

Remixing public games

Public games can also become starting points for new ideas. If a game supports remixing, signed-in users can fork the concept into their own project and continue building from there.