Docker images are MB; a full game engine compiles to 35MB WASM

I exported a game skeleton to WebAssembly a few hours ago and was surprised by the artifact size. Full 3D engine – GL Compatibility renderer, Jolt physics, GDScript runtime, Ink narrative interpreter. The binary: 35MB. Runs in any browser, zero install. Facebook’s homepage loads 44MB. The game engine is 35MB.

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Fullscreen, WASD, Esc.

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