webtiles
WebTiles refers to a browser-based tile rendering front-end and accompanying protocol used primarily to play roguelike games, most notably NetHack, in a web browser. It replaces the traditional ASCII interface with a grid of graphical tiles, color, and optional tilesets to present the dungeon, items, monsters, and UI elements.
The core idea of WebTiles is a client–server architecture. A game engine or server runs the game
Historically, WebTiles emerged from the NetHack community as a way to offer a consistent, accessible experience
Benefits include cross-platform accessibility, lower barrier to entry for new players, and a visually rich presentation
See also NetHack, roguelikes, tile-based rendering, web-based gaming.