Voted by Redditors: Are These the Best Websites to Kill Time at Work? 5 Hidden Gems I Tested Myself
by Ryan CooperA few days ago, I stumbled upon a super hot thread on Reddit: "What is a website that you can visit at work to kill time?"
The comment section was an absolute treasure trove! As a blogger with a spirit for scientific experimentation, I spent a whole day filtering through hundreds of replies and personally testing the 5 most highly-rated websites. Some will make you laugh until your stomach hurts, some will make you look like you're working hard, and one... actually helped me find my childhood.

1. Imagination on Steroids — Neal.fun
Reddit Recommendation Score: 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Stealth Level: ⭐⭐ (You might get caught laughing too loud)
If the internet had an "asylum," it would definitely be Neal.fun.
A Reddit user described it perfectly: "I only intended to take a quick look, and next thing I knew, my shift was over."
The Experience:
This isn't just one game, but a collection of "bizarre interactions." The most famous is The Password Game.
At first, it asks you to set a password requiring uppercase letters and numbers. Simple, right?
Then come the demands: the password must include today's Wordle answer, the current phase of the moon as an emoji, and the best move for the current chess board...
By the end, I was collapsing in despair while laughing at my screen.
There’s also Absurd Trolley Problems, which constantly escalates moral dilemmas—from "kill one to save five" to "kill an ex you hate to save five strangers"—and shows you the big data on everyone's choices.
Verdict:
This site exists purely for "fun." It doesn't require brainpower for work, but it needs brainpower for memes. The only issue is the colorful interface; I don't recommend playing it right under your boss's nose.

2. Looks Like You're Making a PowerPoint — GeoGuessr
Reddit Recommendation Score: 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Stealth Level: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Looks like researching maps)
In Reddit's r/geography subreddit, this site is a god-tier existence.
The Experience:
The gameplay is simple: it drops you onto a random spot in Google Street View, and you have to guess where you are on the map based on roadside vegetation, text on signs, or even the angle of the sun.
This isn't just a game; it's "Cyber Tourism."
One second I'm on a rural path in Japan, the next I'm standing by a fjord in Norway. For those of us trapped in a 2-square-meter cubicle, this is the cheapest way to see "poetry and distance."
Expertise:
The barrier to entry is actually quite high. You learn to distinguish license plate colors and road marking styles of different countries. You genuinely learn geography playing this. Even if your boss catches you, you can boldly claim: "I'm researching global market layouts."

3. Become a Keyboard Warrior — TypeRacer
Reddit Recommendation Score: 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Stealth Level: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Full marks! Sounds like you're working desperately)
This is a regular in the programmer subreddit r/programming.
The Experience:
It’s a typing race. The system gives you a paragraph (usually a classic book excerpt or movie line), and you race against users worldwide to see who types faster.
Why is it a slack-off tool?
Because of the sound.
When playing this, your fingers fly across the keyboard, making a furious clattering sound. Your expression is focused, your eyes sharp. To your boss and colleagues, you are the hardest-working employee in the company, burning your life away to meet a deadline.
Verdict:
You practice English, improve typing speed, and establish an "overachiever" persona. The only downside? If you have loud mechanical switches, your colleagues might want to hit you.

4. Listen to Nature — A Soft Murmur
Reddit Recommendation Score: 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Stealth Level: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Headphones on, world off)
Strictly speaking, this isn't for "playing," but recommended by Redditors for "self-rescue."
The Experience:
Sometimes, we slack off not because we want to game, but because the office is too loud or we are too stressed.
A Soft Murmur provides high-quality white noise: rain, thunder, waves, wind, or even coffee shop chatter.
You can mix these sounds freely. My favorite combo: 50% Rain + 20% Thunder + 10% Fireplace.
Put on noise-canceling headphones, close your eyes, and you feel like you're sitting by a fire in a cabin on a stormy night, rather than in an office filled with KPIs.
Verdict:
This is "mental slacking." It helps you build a private space amidst the chaos. Highly recommended for friends prone to anxiety.

5. The New Star of Game Aggregators — NetGameX
Reddit Recommendation Score: 🔥🔥🔥
Stealth Level: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Has a boss-key advantage)
In threads discussing "Unblocked Games," I noticed users mentioning this relatively new platform. Unlike old Flash sites filled with pop-up ads, NetGameX is usually mentioned for being: clean, no downloads required, and containing official authorized hits.
The Experience:
I initially had low expectations for these "game collection" sites, assuming they were low-quality clones. But after clicking in, I was surprised by the UI design—very clean, with no blinding casino ads.
I found the web version of Subway Surfers on it.
Can you imagine? Using my crappy office computer with integrated graphics, combined with the crisp tapping of a keyboard, I got a higher score than on my phone! The precision of keyboard controls truly beats the touchscreen.
Besides parkour, I also tried a few stress-relief games recommended on Reddit, like Merge Love and some physics puzzles.
No Registration: This is what Redditors value most (Privacy First). Open and play; no email or phone number needed.
Load Speed: The HTML5 technology is mature and loads instantly.
Boss Key Strategy: Just switch browser tabs (Ctrl+Tab), and the game automatically mutes and pauses. This is the core reason it's a "slacking artifact."
Verdict:
It’s like a cloud console on standby, perfect for people who only have 5-10 minutes of fragmented time.
After seeing these 5 artifacts voted by Redditors, which one do you want to try most?
Challenge your brain? Go to Neal.fun.
See the world? Go to GeoGuessr.
Want a quick gaming fix? Go to NetGameX.
Pretend to be busy? Go to TypeRacer.
Want peace and quiet? Go to A Soft Murmur.
Whether you’re looking to boost your productivity or simply need a brief respite, these websites can cater to your needs. If you know of any other Reddit sites that are truly exceptional, please share them with me.
