Cloud games and WeChat mini-games are two different types of games, and they differ greatly in terms of game nature, mode of operation and platform characteristics.

Cloud game:
1.Definition: Cloud game is a kind of game operation mode, the game’s calculation and rendering tasks are completed on the cloud server, players through the Internet connection, the game’s screen and operation will be transmitted to the terminal equipment to play, and the terminal equipment does not need high-performance hardware, only need to have a good network connection and display equipment.
2. Nature of the game: Cloud games are usually high-quality, demanding 3D games, because the computation and rendering tasks are carried out in the cloud, so players can experience high-quality game graphics and effects on ordinary terminal devices.
3. Operation mode: Players do not need to download the game, but only need to log in to the cloud game platform to play online instantly. The game screen and operation are transmitted through the cloud, and the player’s terminal device is only a display and input device, without the need to carry out game operations.
4. Platform features: cloud game is not limited by the performance of the equipment, support for multi-terminal access, the user can play the game on the computer, cell phone, tablet and other devices at any time and anywhere.

WeChat small game:
1.Definition: WeChat small game is a class of lightweight small games, it is a small game embedded within the WeChat platform, users can directly access and play in WeChat, without the need to download and install.
2. Game nature: WeChat mini games are usually simple, casual 2D games with a small game scale, which are suitable for quick start and short time play.
3. Operation mode: WeChat small games run within WeChat, users can enter the game through WeChat’s small program or game center without leaving the WeChat platform.
4. Platform characteristics: WeChat small games rely on the WeChat platform and can only be accessed in WeChat, with a large number of users, but the scale and complexity of the game is relatively low.

To summarize, Cloud game and WeChat mini game are two different types of games, cloud game focuses on high-quality gaming experience, requires stable network connection and cloud computing resources, suitable for players pursuing high picture quality and gaming experience; while WeChat mini game is a lightweight casual game, depends on the WeChat platform, suitable for users who want to have quick entertainment in WeChat.