About Perfect Dark
Rare's N64 sci-fi shooter starring agent Joanna Dark, rebuilt from the decompiled game.
Perfect Dark (2000) by Rare is a first-person shooter and spiritual successor to GoldenEye 007. Agent Joanna Dark uncovers an alien conspiracy using inventive weapons with secondary modes, in a campaign plus customisable bot battles.
This web version is based on the community decompilation; play with a mouse and keyboard.
Available browser projects
Perfect Dark at a glance
- Genre
- FPS
- Original release
- 2000
- Developer
- Rare
- Publisher
- Rare
- Browser version
- perfectdark.royal-cake-5abc.workers.dev
- Price
- Free
- Download
- Not required — runs in the browser
- Devices
- PC or laptop with keyboard and mouse
- Online play
- Depends on the build
How to play Perfect Dark in your browser
- Press Play in browser — the game opens on perfectdark.royal-cake-5abc.workers.dev in a new tab.
- Wait while the game files load. The first start can take from a few seconds to a few minutes depending on your connection; later starts are faster because the browser caches the files.
- Click inside the game window so it captures the keyboard and mouse, then switch to fullscreen (F11 or the host's fullscreen button).
- Open the in-game settings to adjust controls, graphics and sound. Progress is normally kept in your browser storage, so don't clear site data if you want to keep your saves.
Perfect Dark controls
Default layout for this browser version. Keys can differ between builds, and most hosts let you rebind them in the settings. A USB or Bluetooth gamepad usually works too.
| Action | Key |
|---|---|
| Move | WASD |
| Look around | Mouse |
| Shoot | Left click |
| Aim | Right click / Z |
| Jump | Space |
| Crouch | Ctrl |
| Reload | R |
| Use / interact | E |
| Switch weapon | Tab / Mouse wheel |
| Menu / pause | Esc |
What to expect from the browser version
The browser version of Perfect Dark is an independent web project — a port, recompilation or fan remake — hosted on perfectdark.royal-cake-5abc.workers.dev. It is not an official release from Rare, and MePlayable does not host any game files: we describe the game and link to the project.
Because the game runs inside a browser tab, some features of the 2000 original may be missing or work differently: online modes, cutscenes, saves, mods and graphics options depend on the build. If something doesn't work, check the host's own notes.
Requirements
A modern desktop browser — Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Opera or Safari 16+ — with WebAssembly and WebGL enabled, at least 4 GB of RAM and a stable connection for the first load. Hardware acceleration should be switched on in the browser settings.
If Perfect Dark doesn't start
- Black screen or endless loading — update the browser, enable hardware acceleration and reload the page with Ctrl+F5.
- No sound — click inside the game window: browsers only allow audio after you interact with the page.
- Lag or low FPS — close other heavy tabs and programs, then lower the resolution or graphics settings in the game.
- The site doesn't open — the host may be temporarily down or blocked in your region. Try again later or use another project link on this page.
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Perfect Dark: frequently asked questions
Which site hosts the browser version of Perfect Dark?
The playable web version of Perfect Dark runs on perfectdark.royal-cake-5abc.workers.dev. MePlayable doesn't host game files: we check the link, explain controls and point you to the project page.
Can I play Perfect Dark online for free?
Yes. The browser version on perfectdark.royal-cake-5abc.workers.dev is free to open, and MePlayable doesn't charge anything — we simply link to the project.
Do I need to download Perfect Dark?
No. Perfect Dark runs directly in a browser tab using WebAssembly and WebGL, so there is no installer and nothing to download. The browser only caches files to make the next launch faster.
Can I play Perfect Dark on a phone?
The browser version is made for computers and expects a keyboard and mouse or a gamepad. Some phones and tablets can open it, but performance and touch controls are not guaranteed.
Can I play Perfect Dark with friends?
The original game had multiplayer, but online play in the browser depends on the build: some versions are single-player or local only. Check the host's menu for online options.
Is this the official Perfect Dark?
No. The original Perfect Dark was developed by Rare and released in 2000. The browser version is a third-party project, and all rights to the game belong to their owners.
Will my progress be saved?
Usually yes: saves are stored in your browser's local storage on this device. They are lost if you clear browser data, use private mode or switch to another browser or device.
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