The Balloon Quest is a 2D platformer game that combines classic gameplay with more than a few modern twists. This indie game from Get Grumpy Games is not just for lovers of video game classics but kids and adults who are looking for something new. The game centers on a boy and his sister, her balloon and their adventures together.
Urban Terror is a free first person shooter multiplayer game for Windows and the Mac. Developed and published by Silicon Ice Development/Frozen Sand, LLC it is a tactical shooter that combines elements from classic FPS games while adding new features that make it more engaging. You get to do a lot of shooting here, but your character can also perform some cool feats.
VDrift is an open source, cross platform game for Linux, Windows and the Mac, with the emphasis being on drift racing. Created by Joe Venzon, the game is under continuous development, but it is downloadable and very playable. The game currently has 45 tracks that are based on real world tracks and more than 45 cars, all of which are based on real vehicles as well.
UFO Alien Invasion is free strategy game which, as the name implies, will have you fighting aliens that are bent on invading the Earth. The game is heavily inspired by the X Com game, but the UFO Alien Invasion team has added enough features that make it different from the rest of the strategy games out there. It takes elements of the classic X-Com series and turns it into something new.
There’s plenty of first person shooters around, but it won’t hurt to give Retroblazer a try. Created by Amilcar Parra, this is a fast paced, action packed game that combines action and strategy. Available for the Mac and Linux too, it’s got a lot going for it.
Table Tennis Pro is one of the best free sports games for Windows and the Mac OS. Published by Grass Games, it provides realistic 3D graphics and physics that will totally immerse you. The game also provides you with all the spin and power control you need to play well.
Widelands is a strategy game that has you playing a clan’s regent and attempt to expand your territory. To do this you need to manage your resources, trade with other clans and if the situation calls for it, be prepared to do battle to stake your claim to a particular land. This open source game is developed by the Widelands Development team.
Red Eclipse is an open source FPS, and it is certainly one of the best in the bunch. Based on Cube Engine 2, the Red Eclipse development team has produced a thrilling fast paced game with cool graphics and sounds, good enough to rival commercially available games.
Warsow is a futuristic shooter, but right away you will see that it’s a lot different from the others, with its stylish, cartoony-like graphics. But there’s nothing cartoony about the action, which is fast paced, and the weapons selection is great too. The Warsow development team has also included numerous game modes for your enjoyment.
