Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer media for implementing a video game platform based on video game state data are provided herein. A system can include a processor, a data store, an intake coordinator, and a distribution coordinator. The data store can be configured to store video game state data for different video game play sessions. The intake coordinator can be configured to receive video game state data representing a video game environment over a period of time while a video game is being played by a first user. The video game state data can include frames having time stamps. Some of these frames can be designated as key frames that contain sufficient information to recreate the video game environment at a specific time. A distribution coordinator can be configured to transmit the video game state data to a requesting client, and the requesting client can recreate the video game environment.