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Parlor vs Playroom

A quick SDK for building browser and Discord multiplayer. Parlor gives your app finished games with opponents already there. Different job.

What you getParlorPlayroom
Ships with playable gamesYes, a catalogNo
Opponents includedYes, shared poolNo
Server keeps scoreYes, built inYou build it
Time to a live 1v1An afternoonDays
Custom game logicOn the roadmapYes
Engine SDKsSwift todayWeb and Unity
Self-hostableNoNo
Best forReady games with a ready pool

Reading of public docs, July 2026. See something off? Tell us.

Questions

How is Parlor different from Playroom?

Playroom helps you build a multiplayer game. Parlor gives you finished games and a shared pool of opponents. Different job.

Does Playroom include players?

No. You still bring your own player base. Parlor pools players across every app on the network.

Which is less work?

Parlor, if you want a known game like chess in your app. Playroom, if you want to invent a new game.

Want ready games with a ready pool?