What is Facebook Gameroom?
Facebook Gameroom is a desktop gaming platform that Facebook launched in 2016. It aims to offer a dedicated space for gamers to play casual games natively on their PCs and Macs, rather than having to use a web browser.
One of the main goals of Gameroom is to provide players with a more immersive and optimized gaming experience compared to playing Facebook games in their news feeds. Games on Gameroom can tap into the computing power of desktop devices for improved graphics, game performance, and more seamless gameplay.
For developers, Gameroom also streamlines the process for creating and bringing games to desktop platforms. The platform integrates with Facebook's existing APIs and SDKs, allowing developers to add desktop support for games in just a few steps. Monetization capabilities also carry over from existing Facebook games.
Since launch, Gameroom has faced challenges in gaining user traction in a competitive desktop gaming market dominated by Steam and other platforms. However, it provides another channel for casual and indie games to reach desktop users who may not typically play web-based Facebook games. Its success relies heavily on Facebook's ability to attract both players and game creators.