I've been using a program called Web2Exe to package my web games into executables, and it has worked well for years. Unfortunately, it's been crashing during exports lately, and since it seems the developer abandoned it a long time ago, I'm on the hunt for a replacement. I've come across different options like Electron, Qt, and Tauris, but they all seem a bit complex for me. What I'm really after is a user-friendly GUI similar to what Web2Exe offered, where I could easily set things like the game name, icon, window size, and fullscreen mode. Is there anything available that fits this description, or what would be the next best alternative?
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If having everything in a single file isn't a strict requirement, you could possibly keep using your existing EXE with a folder containing all the game's assets next to it. Many tools compile web apps into an executable by gathering resources in a static folder. But if you really want it all bundled up, you might need to look for something like Electron and watch a tutorial on how to set it up. It’s way more flexible, even though it seems daunting at first. Plus, you can definitely still create an EXE from that!
Have you tried out NW.js? It offers a straightforward setup and a GUI to make things easier for non-coders. You can package your apps into executables quite similarly to Web2Exe, plus it supports various web technologies right out of the box. Give it a shot!
I totally get that a single file is a preference; it does make distribution easier. There are also tools like PyInstaller if you're comfortable with Python. It can bundle everything into one executable, but you'll need to get your head around it a bit first.