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What is a Browser Game?

It's a video game that is played over an internet connection.

Generally, nothing or very little is installed on the PC, and access to the game is almost instant.

They are massive and multiplayer, and usually free of charge! However, special features or advantages can be purchased using real money.

In February 2009 the browser game market received a massive boost with the launch of Quake Live, a browser based version of the hugely popular multiplayer game Quake.

Some of the most popular and enduring browser games

Runescape - an epic world to explore: It's been around since 2001 and is based on traditional role-playing games. Lots of swords, magic and dungeons.
Habbo Hotel - Hangout for teens: Habbo was launched in 1990. It's a social networking environment full of mini-games. Popular with younger teenagers.
Travian - strategy game: Travian deserves a special mention because it's a rare beast - it can be played on the iPhone.

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Newer Browser Games

Newcomers to the browser gaming scene

Quake Live - launched 24 February 2009: In a significant step for browser gaming, the classic game Quake is relaunched for the browser.
Dark Orbit - Explore the vastness of space: Released in 2008. Take command of your ship and travel the universe battling aliens, completing missions and collecting resources.

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Yet More Browser Games

I've heard of these, but haven't played all of them

Cybernations - run your own nation: This is a text based game which, similar to Travian, works best if you dip into it once or twice a day.
Torn City: A text-based game which puts you depths of a crime-ridden metropolis. Choose your weapon and your morality, and live a virtual life to the full. Well, sort of...
Passively Multiplayer Online Game (PMOG): This is an attempt the capture the spirit of the massive online game, such as World of Warcraft, without forcing the player to spend hours online. It claims to turn your internet browsing into a game.
RocketOn: As with PMOG, this game attempts to turn your browsing experience into a massive multiplayer game. It allows your avatar, or virtual self, to wander across webpages and interact with others, in a manner reminiscent of Habbo Hotel but without being limited to a single site.
Ferion - online space strategy game: This is a turn based game where the objective is to capture planets, develop resources and defeat enemies. Sounds like a great idea and it might be fun if you can get past the unintuitive interface.
Seafight - the free online pirate game: This is your chance to play Cap'n Jack Sparrow, steering your trusty vessel around islands and treacherous reefs, and fighting sea monsters and other pirates.