Free Online Games
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Enjoying an Internet game does not have to cost a lot of money. Free online games come in various forms. Some can be played right through a browser window, while others require a client that can be downloaded free of charge.
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America's ArmyAmerica's Army is a free FPS game published by the U.S. Army, and it uses the Unreal graphics engine to create a remarkably authentic military simulation. Intended as a recruitment tool, it has seen a number of updates which have added new positions and maps to the game.
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Wolfenstein: Enemy TerritorySplashDamage and Activision released Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory as a free game right from the start, with no strings attached. This is an excellent multiplayer firstperson shooter built on the Quake 3 engine, with solid objectiveoriented gameplay and a rudimentary experience system. Get the details and download locations in this article.
SmallBall BasicsWhether you are a baseball fan or not, there is a good chance you will enjoy SmallBall, which is a free online game that makes you feel like a big league sports team manager. Batter up!
Top Free Simulation GamesA short list of free titles that our Guide to Simulation Games highly recommends.
Advanced Strategic CommandInspired by Battle Isle for the Amiga, Advanced Strategic Command is a turnbased strategy game played on hexboard maps. The graphics aren't much to look at but the gameplay is solid.
Battle for WesnothThe Battle for Wesnoth is a free, opensource, turnbased strategy game with a fantasy theme. There are several gameplay modes, including multiplayer and hotseat, as well as a scenario editor.
BontagoIn this very unusual strategy game you place blocks on a disk which is balanced on fulcrum in the middle. The physics are wonderful and it supports up to 8 players.
Bridge Base Online TournamentsFree online bridge tournaments using Bridge Base Online in the Total Points Tournament club. Tournaments 3 times daily for all skill levels.
Carom3DA game like pool except that, instead of pockets, the table's cushions are used to score points. Features player rankings and team competitions.
Chrysler World ToursAn excellent free golf simulator sponsored by Chrysler. Features realistic courses and tournaments in which you can compete with other players worldwide. (52.2 MB)
ClusterballThis unique 3D action game where you use a flying ship to pull a chain of balls through a goal in the game arena. Good fastpaced fun without the gore.
Command & ConquerYou can now download ISO images of the original Command & Conquer Gold GDI and Nod disks. There are instructions on how to install it on the site, but the word is that they broke multiplayer when they patched it to run in XP.
DominateNo one to play Risk with? Try this free online strategy game with a very similar feel.
Gammon EmpirePlay backgammon online for free or for cash prizes. This standalone software is your ticket to a very large community of backgammon players.
Ground Control (FilePlanet)Vivendi and IGN/GameSpy have made the original Ground Control available as a free download through FilePlanet. Set in the future, this fully 3D RTS game puts you in a hightech battle over a distant planet with up to 8 players. (670 MB)
GunboundCute and competitive, Gunbound is a multiplayer 2D shooting game. You choose a weapons platform, or "mobile," which can then grow more powerful by battling with other players. The quick, turnbased action has a lot of people hooked.
GunZ: The DuelGunZ is a free online shooter with a mixture of RPG elements. The graphics are decent, there are a wide variety of weapons and clothes in the game, and you can make some slick moves using walls and other elements of the terrain.
Kingdoms of WarDiplomacy, espionage, economics, and combat are all part of this realtime multiplayer strategy game set in a fantasy world. You take control of a Province and attempt to lead it to greatness.
Liquid WarThis unusual game has you trying to manipulate a blob of digital "liquid" with a magnetic cursor in such a way as to surround your enemy's blob. A simple concept that is easy to learn, will run on almost any system, and is remarkably entertaining.
Little Fighter 2Cute little characters beating the crap out of each other by whatever means is at their disposal, including baseball bats and beer bottles. It's a quick download, supports up to 8 players, and can even be played with multiple controllers on a single PC.
New Zealand PaintballOffers downloads of 4 free paintballrelated computer games.
PlayChess.com One of the world's most popular chess servers. Uses a game client designed specifically for chess and features a very robust ranking system. Guests can play for free.
Scorched 3DA 3D remake of the famous Scorched Earth computer game featuring turnbased ballistic combat. You can invest your winnings in additional weapons and accessories. It has nice graphics, supports up to 24 players, and it's available for Mac and Linux as well as Windows.
ShotOnlineHit the course in this free 3D online golf game, which combines solid golf simulation with roleplaying elements. There are competitions, tournaments, and rankings. ShotOnline is supported through the sale of game perks and items.
SmallBallDownload a small, free client (1 MB) that lets you manage and train your own unique team to compete in these graphical online sports games.
SoldatSoldat is a free sidescrolling multiplayer action game with some great features like team play and capture the flag mode, although the controls take some getting used to.
Starport: Galactic EmpiresA 2D massively multiplayer space conquest game played in 2 week cycles. It has an imaginative mix of strategy and RPG elements, it's a relatively small download (61 MB), and you can play for free.
The UniversalThis free, massively multiplayer galaxy is populated with worlds that are owned and operated by other players. It's an online sandbox of sorts where you can explore a variety of different themes and gameplay styles.
