A quick SDK for building browser and Discord multiplayer. Parlor gives your app finished games with opponents already there. Different job.
| What you get | Parlor | Playroom |
|---|---|---|
| Ships with playable games | Yes, a catalog | No |
| Opponents included | Yes, shared pool | No |
| Server keeps score | Yes, built in | You build it |
| Time to a live 1v1 | An afternoon | Days |
| Custom game logic | On the roadmap | Yes |
| Engine SDKs | Swift today | Web and Unity |
| Self-hostable | No | No |
| Best for | Ready games with a ready pool |
Reading of public docs, July 2026. See something off? Tell us.
Playroom helps you build a multiplayer game. Parlor gives you finished games and a shared pool of opponents. Different job.
No. You still bring your own player base. Parlor pools players across every app on the network.
Parlor, if you want a known game like chess in your app. Playroom, if you want to invent a new game.