Flash ushered in the world of browser-based gaming, but as Flash faded and HTML5 came onto the scene, those same Flash-based games made their way over to HTML5.

Chances are you've played one of these games, maybe even in app form outside the browser context, all using HTML5.

Do you have a gaming idea or concept?

Take a closer look at these 20 most popular HTML5 game templates on Envato Market to find just the right starting point for your game idea or find the perfect solution for your website.

1. Canvas Puzzle

Canvas Puzzle was the first HTML5 on Envato Market, so this seems like a good place to start.

The concept is simple, but isn't that what makes a game great?

Compatible with all modern browsers, this HTML5 game template has an Internet Explorer 9 or less fallback while also working on the most current iPad.

Users can use any image—drag and drop with Firefox and Chrome—and it generates an infinite number of different pieces.

Canvas Puzzle is lightweight, simple, clean, and ready for you to customize to your liking.

2. Word Search Game

Just upload your script and start using the Word Search Game right away.

From Internet Explorer 6 to the most modern browser—even on the iPad—this word search game is lightweight and ready for fun.

Here are probably the most important features for a game such as this:

• unicode support
• uses any alphabet
• option to use numbers

The Word Search Game even includes a game options admin.

3. Indiara and the Skull Gold

Just like many of the HTML5 game templates, Indiara and the Skull Gold works on all platforms.

Are you ready to go on an adventure collecting ancient artifacts in caves full of traps?

This fantastic HTML game template includes:

• 8 levels
• Construct 2 files
  
• layered Photoshop and Illustrator files
• and more
  

Indiara and the Skull Gold is fully touch and mouse supported, includes social media share buttons, and can be visually customized by swapping out the image files or completely modified with Construct 2.

4. Slot Machine The Fruits - HTML5 Casino Game 

The Slot Machine The Fruits - HTML5 Casino Game is optimized for both mobile and desktop and includes high-quality images that support up to 1500x640 resolution.

This colorful creation was developed with:

• HTML5
• JavaScript
• CreateJS

The Slot Machine The Fruits - HTML5 Casino Game can even be installed using the CTL Arcade WordPress plugin.

5. Coloring Book - HTML5 Game

Set up your own virtual coloring book with the Coloring Book - HTML5 Game.

With full touch and mouse support, this responsive coloring book has everything you need to get started.

This HTML5 game template includes:

• print system
  
• configuration system
• appearance customization
• and more
  

Best of all, the Coloring Book - HTML5 Game includes 24 colors and 16 pictures with the option of adding as many coloring images as you like.

6. The Sorcerer - HTML5 Game

Enjoy the magic of HTML5 game templates with The Sorcerer - HTML5 Game.

This game build was inspired by Zuma gameplay and includes three different progressive levels.

It has been developed with:

• HTML5
• JavaScript
• CreateJS

The 960x540 resolution scales to fit and can be used with the CTL Arcade WordPress plugin.

Customize The Sorcerer - HTML5 Game and start making some puzzle magic!

7. Game Christmas Furious

'Tis the season for some fun!

The Game Christmas Furious HTML5 game template brings touch and mouse supported fun to all platforms.

Includes:

• 6 levels
• Construct 2 files
  
• layered Photoshop and Illustrator files
• and more
  

Balloons invade the North Pole—can Santa catch all the gifts and avoid the balloons?

The Game Christmas Furious HTML5 game template is ready to play or transform into your own.

8. HTML5 3D BlackJack - HTML5 Casino Game 

The HTML5 3D BlackJack - HTML5 Casino Game has:

• split hand
  
• double bet
• insurance feature

But the best part is the hi-res 3D graphic style.

This game has been developed with HTML5, JavaScript and CreateJS, and is both ready to play and very customizable.

You can even ante up the HTML5 3D BlackJack - HTML5 Casino Game with the CTL Arcade WordPress plugin.

9. Game FlapCat Steampunk

Game FlapCat Steampunk is based on similar blockbuster games with its simple design and playability.

Enjoy this touch and mouse compatible game in full 1280x720 resolution.

This cool cat includes:

• infinite level
  
• Construct 2 files
  
• layered Photoshop and Illustrator files
• and more
  

Game FlapCat Steampunk has a great art style and is ready to play or customize.

10. 3D Roulette - HTML5 Casino Game

Like the HTML5 3D BlackJack - HTML5 Casino Game, the 3D Roulette - HTML5 Casino Game has a great 3D hi-res look.

It has also been developed using:

• HTML5
• JavaScript
• CreateJS

Easily modify the 3D Roulette - HTML5 Casino Game by downloading and editing the Photoshop and Illustrator files. It can also be installed directly into WordPress using CTL Arcade WordPress plugin.

11. Bubble Shooter - HTML5 Games

Bubble Shooter - HTML5 Games reminds me a lot of Snood and other games like it.

This simple and addictive game can be installed as-is or modified to your liking.

This HTML5 game template comes in 870x1504 resolution, is fully responsive, and can be easily modified using the Photoshop and Illustrator files.

It has been developed with HTML5, JavaScript and CreateJS, and is both ready to play and can be installed directly into WordPress using the CTL Arcade WordPress plugin.

12. Woblox

Woblox is probably the most addictive game in this roundup of HTML5 game templates.

Add your own logo and this puzzler is ready to go.

This game will play on all platforms, but it feels best using a touch screen as you intuitively want to slide the blocks into place to set the green block free.

Game includes:

• 384x600 resolution
• 45 progressive levels
• uses less than 100 Construct 2 events
• more

Easily cuztomizable and equally addictive, Woblox is an excellent HTML5 game template.

13. Sliding Puzzle

The Sliding Puzzle HTML game template includes three different modes:

• classic
• challenge
• fun

Each mode takes a different approach to the basic puzzle concept of interchanging pieces adjacent to one another until the scrambled image is complete.

Load up your own image packs, customize the design and settings if you like, and get started with the Sliding Puzzle HTML5 game template.

14. Don't Crash

Don't Crash.

That's it.

It sounds easy, but this mesmerizing HTML5 game template will keep you guessing.

Features include:

• touch support
• fully responsive
• 1280x720 resolution
• includes Construct 2 files
• more

And don't forget—Don't Crash!

15. HTML5 Slot Machine: Jackpot 777

The HTML5 Slot Machine: Jackpot 777 template includes everything you need to make it your own.

Features include:

• Illustrator files
• Construct 2 files
• mouse and touch control
• more

Hit the jackpot with the HTML5 Slot Machine: Jackpot 777 HTML5 game template.

16. Katana Fruits - HTML5 Game

Become the next fruit ninja with the highly customizable Katana Fruits - HTML5 Game template.

This HTML5 game template was developed with the following code chops:

• HTML5
• JavaScript
• CreateJS

You can edit the look and feel with the included Photoshop and Illustrator files and install it directly into WordPress using the CTL Arcade WordPress plugin.

17. Panda Love

Ready, set, run!

This fast-running panda needs to be guided over obstacles to collect prizes and finish each of the over 20 levels.

This template includes the Construct 2 files and features:

• autosave
• ad support
• one touch control
• and more

Show some pixel love with Panda Love.

18. HTML5 Tetris

Of all the HTML5 game templates, HTML5 Tetris is my favorite.

It's hard to go wrong with a classic.

With touch support and 800x600 resolution, you can:

• change the sounds and music
• personalize the game appearance
• use the layered Photoshop file to redesign it

Created using GameMaker Studio, the HTML5 Tetris game template is a great fit for just about anyone.

19. Let's Park!-High Quality Parking Game

Let's Park!-High Quality Parking Game has some solid visuals and smooth play.

Files included:

• HTML5 file
  
• layered Photoshop file
• Construct 2 project files

The Let's Park!-High Quality Parking Game HTML5 game template supports both keyboard and touch control, but it is highly recommended for touch screens.

20. Angry Finches - Funny HTML5 Game

I think it's obvious what game the Angry Finches - Funny HTML5 Game is modeled after.

This was built with GameMaker Studio and includes:

• 20 levels
• layered Photoshop files
• customizable sounds and music
• and more

Use the Angry Finches - Funny HTML5 Game template to build your very own angry bird-based fun.

Conclusion

Some of these templates are just that—templates—while others border on complete game concepts. Whether you're finding something for your website or learning how to flesh out your own idea, you can clearly see how diverse HTML5 game templates can be.

You might also find an Envato Tuts+ code tutorial on game design or game mechanics helpful, or even an HTML5 tutorial to get you started on coding your own game.

Game on.