Show HN: A Win32 and DirectX runtime for running old games in the browser

Category: infrastructure

Tags: win32, directx, browser-gaming

Score: 7.3/10 (Innovation: 7, Technical: 8, Documentation: 2, Utility: 7)

Bottleship is a runtime that allows old Windows games using Win32 and DirectX APIs to run directly in the browser, leveraging WebAssembly or similar technologies. It is interesting because it makes retro gaming accessible without local emulation or installation, potentially preserving classic software.

Target audience: retro gamers, game preservationists, web developers

Repository: https://bottleship.happydog.games/

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