Free PC Games

[Maetryx]

Angband, the spiritual descendent of the Rogue-like game, Moria. This is a "graphical" random dungeon, turn based game. You are represented by an '@' and the monsters in the dungeon are represented by letters (S = spiders, R = reptile, c = canine, o = orc, h = humanoid, H = giant humanoid).

You can find potions (!), scrolls (?), rings (=), weapons (variously represented by the pipe and slashes).

It is basically a Tolkien themed, single person, turn based, randoum dungeon game. And there are dozens of variations including sci-fi, Zelazney's Amber series.... etc.

 

[aircooled]

looks like I have some downloading to do.

 

[LordJezo]

!

 

[Miramonti]

Jardinains is a great pong/breakout game.

There's a new version 1.2 that I've yet to try, looks nicer and more rich than 1.0.

 

[Jadow]

Betrayal at Krondor the CLASSIC rpg from Sierra in 1993 is available for free. When Sierra released their horrible quasi sequel Betrayal in Antara (no relation to the Krondor storyline) they released Krondor for free. It was about a 12 meg zip file to download.

I know it can be found on the web still. while its an 11 year old dos game, BaK is one of the best RPG's ever made. Also, it was a very early try at being 3d (polygonal landscapes and mountains) and the graphics really, aren't that bad.

 

[QueBert]

great thread

Icy Towers - this game is so basic, but I am stuck playing it! I love the theme music too

Elastomania! - this is only a demo, but this is by far one of the most addicting and frustrating games I've ever seen. I got my Neices & Nephew hooked on it

Clickomania! - I lub teh computar intarweb machen. A good puzzle game, has so many configuration options. I play for a week then change up the settings to make it like a whole new game.

these are 3 small games I really dig. Icy Towers has 3 version, each with different sound sample rates. I posted the 44k one, but you can get one with crummy sound that's only like 2 megs.

 

[leeland]

good list !!!

 

[gflores]

Are all of these for Windows? I think I saw a few that were only for Linux.

 

[RussianSoldier]

Originally posted by: styrafoam
Look here for abandonware games. There are tons of them worth playing, even if they are at least a few years old.

be aware that although the game may have been unsuccessfull, a large majority of those are still covered by copyrights, and redistributing or downloading them can be in violation of the law.

 

[Jennerstein]

The old PC Fighting Game Classic: One Must Fall 2097

The Old King's Quest Classics remade by the Anonymous Game Developers. They're also working on Quest for Glory 2 supposedly:

King's Quest 1 King's Quest 1

King's Quest 2 King's Quest 2

Stair Dismount and Truck Dismount Games: These games are a hoot. Object of the game is cause the most damage to your stick figure. Includes high scores, fun physics, damage counters. Think of it as a sort of Crash Test Dummy type of game.

Homepage for Stair and Truck Dismount

 

[jcuadrado]

great list....those of you who have played some of these games...

Which do you recommend? I'm a shooter type...UT, SOFII, Payne...etc. I'm currently downloading Wolfenstein...and AA I didn't really like to much...

soooo which should I dl???

Thanks,

JC

 

[Mavrick007]

I don't know if many people have played this game or not, but it's not too bad Wild Metal from Rockstar Games.
It's on the same page as the free GTA 1 classic download. Just thought I'd mention it.

 

[mundane]

Originally posted by: Jennerstein
The old PC Fighting Game Classic: One Must Fall 2097

The Old King's Quest Classics remade by the Anonymous Game Developers. They're also working on Quest for Glory 2 supposedly:

King's Quest 1 King's Quest 1

King's Quest 2 King's Quest 2

Stair Dismount and Truck Dismount Games: These games are a hoot. Object of the game is cause the most damage to your stick figure. Includes high scores, fun physics, damage counters. Think of it as a sort of Crash Test Dummy type of game.

Homepage for Stair and Truck Dismount

Thanks for the KQ links, they're the only "Quest" series I haven't played at least one.

 

[davidrees]

http://www.houstondragon.com/demos4.htm

Don't forget Ultima IV - arguably the best ultima game of all.

If you have not played it and you like RPGs, you MUST play this game.

It runs in DOS, but I think it works ok in a DOS box on modern versions of windows.

I had a job once where I had to sit around for weeks waiting for something to break - passed the time with Ultima IV (and V which I owned).

 

[RadioHead84]

Coudl anyone explain subspace..is it like a turned based planetarion kind of game? if so i would really like to get into it since i uesed to play those all the time.

Whats the best server to play on?

Anyoen ever play Trade wars? or Red dragon (text games)?

 

[Nohr]

Originally posted by: RadioHead84
Coudl anyone explain subspace..is it like a turned based planetarion kind of game? if so i would really like to get into it since i uesed to play those all the time.

Whats the best server to play on?

Anyoen ever play Trade wars? or Red dragon (text games)?

Subspace is a real-time multiplayer action space game.

Trade Wars and Legend of the Red Dragon (LORD) are old multiplayer BBS door games. I know LORD is still in off and on development and is not free, it's $15. I believe Trade Wars is still being worked on as well, or at least a newer version of the game is, and it's not free either.

But really, you'd be better off joining a BBS that has the games you want to play installed so you can play with others. The majority of BBSs are free, you just telnet to them. Go here for a list of BBSs to join. mTelnet is a good free telnet client if you need one.

 

[RadioHead84]

Oh i loved BBS's. My old school had one when i was a kid living over seas and its a blast...

You wouldnt think a text based game could be so fun...Ill have to check those links out...

Onthe space subject....do i need to sign up or is it just a join and killing everything then leave kinda thing lol

 

[Farmer]

I must say, AA has the most authentic weapons animations I have ever seen in an FPS, ever. First the models themselves are accurate (individual components such as rail systems, Aimpoints, Trijicons, M203s, leaf sights). Authentic reloading (extract magazine, insert magazine, tap foward assist) and jam-clearing sequences (inspecting the bolt), and the M16 ironsight view, complete with controlled breathing. Not to mention the countless other weapons (M249, M24, M82, Eastern Bloc AK74, RPK, PKM)

Afterall, it is developed by the Army.

 

[TheJoost]

Well, Since nobody has tossed this up...allow me!

Best free game i've ever played yet. Full version with expansion pack, editor, and all the bug fixes rolled into one.

Hidden and Dangerous Deluxe

Finished it recently and had a total blast!


Ciao for now,
Joost

 

[ArchStudent]

This is a pretty fun game/demo to play

Think Tanks

 

[DannyBoy]

Neocron MMORPG has a 10 day free-trial for those interested

 

[ViciouS]

Unreal 2004 Beta Is an awesome free game beta so its not quit a demo. Kool Vehicles awesome weapons and pretty stable for a Beta! Multiplayer and i think some single player.

 

[Robor]

Great thread - glad to see it got stickied!

Thanks to randumb & all of the other contributors!

 

[Mem]

If we include demos then UFO-Alien Invasion info and download links here ,which is similar to the original X-COM UFO Defense game,the final full version will also be free as well, uses modded Q2 engine with resolution up to 1600x1200,so any turn based or X-com fans check it out .

I`ve a thread here about it for those interested.

 

[cw42]

www.alleg.net

Allegiance was dev by Microsoft. It's a decent space shooter game. I would play it, except it dosen't work behind my school's firewall :/