A Community of Games, Music, and Art

Newgrounds.com

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2025

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What is Newgrounds?

The legendary creative hub that shaped internet culture

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Founded in 1995 One of the oldest and most enduring creative platforms on the internet
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Creator-Centric Built by Tom Fulp as a space for indie developers, artists, and musicians
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Community-Driven Voting, reviews, and collaboration fuel the ecosystem
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Launchpad for Legends Home to early works of Super Meat Boy, Castle Crashers, and countless indie hits

1995

Newgrounds Born

Tom Fulp launches the site as a hobby project

2000s

Flash Golden Age

Becomes the premier destination for Flash games and animations

2007

Audio Portal

Launches dedicated space for musicians and composers

2010s

Indie Game Incubator

Nurtures games that evolve into commercial successes

Present

Still Thriving

Continues to champion independent creativity

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Games, Music, and Art unite a global community

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Indie games, Flash classics, and experimental projects from creators worldwide

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Original music, soundtracks, and audio loops for projects and listening

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Digital art, illustrations, and visual creations from a vibrant artist community

Everything by everyone.

A platform that gave rise to some of gaming's most beloved indie titles and continues to inspire creators today.

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