open source game

Anagramarama

If you can say Anagramarama ten times straight without fail, then you probably have a thing for anagrams. Anagramarama is actually a puzzle word game similar to that of Text Twist, except it's all for free! All you really have to do is come up with as many words as possible from the given letters and you are good to go. Even though it may seem like it, the game is actually fun to play even if you are not a total geek.

World of Padman

With so many open source first person shooter games available online, it's often tough to choose which title to give your precious hard drive space to. Of course, you might have several criteria in mind for deciding, like gameplay or graphics. One game that would pass both categories with flying colors is World of Padman. World of Padman has a similar gameplay with Quake III Arena, minus CTF mode. The graphics are quite cool and colorful while the gameplay is definitely perfect for trigger happy gunslingers.

Merry Gear Solid 2

Solid Snake strikes again. This time, he's an old 2D pixel character trying to retrieve Santa's stolen hat from extremist group, The Ghosts of Christmas Past in Merry Gear Solid 2. If you are scratching your heads by now, Merry Gear Solid is obviously a spin off of Hideo Kojima's Metal Gear Solid. The Merry Gear Solid franchise was created by Arthur Lee, otherwise known as "Mr. Pondunkian." This is the second installment, following after Merry Gear Solid: Secret Santa.

Rocks’n’Diamonds

Despite the awesome new graphics available in most game systems of today, there is still something great about playing a classic arcade style game. If you feel the same way, then Rocks'n' Diamonds is one arcade style game that you might want to try. This game is a free remake of Boulder Dash. It's one of those games that will help you lose track of time as you manipulate the little guy to get the diamond without getting hit by the rocks.

Karoshi Factory

Looking for a quick, simple game that's fun to play? Karoshi Factory is one game that fits that exact description. This is one of several Karoshi games developed by indie game developer, Jesse Venbrux. Karoshi Factory is a basic game that's filled with humor. However, don't be fooled by its simplicity. The game is pretty much challenging and will definitely keep you on your game toes as you go through all 25+ levels.

TuxTyping

Need something fun to improve your typing skills? TuxTyping can help you do this and have a little fun to go with it as well. In TuxTyping, you help Tux, get some fishes by typing the words falling from the sky. It's a simple and straightforward software that can help you improve your typing skills. Of course, it's primarily aimed for children, but who says that those young at heart can't enjoy it as well?

PokerTH – open source game that lets you play Texas Hold’em all you want!

Can't get enough of Thursday night poker with friends and family? Then why not polish up your skills and have awesome fun at the same time all throughout the week with PokerTH. This is an open source poker game created from C++/QT4. Almost every one will agree that Texas Hold'Em is perhaps the most popular variant of poker. Thus, PokerTH gives you a chance to play this game against up to 6 computer opponents. If you don't like playing against bots and find it too predictable, then you can easily play the game with other players all across the world. The software is available under a Windows, Linux and Mac platform, so there is no reason not to get it if you are an absolute Texas Hold'em lover.

Pingus – open source Lemmings-like game

Ever got addicted to Lemmings when you were younger? Now, you can get the same game play only this time, you have Penguins to deal with. Pingus is a very entertaining open source game designed initially as a free Lemmings clone. However, throughout the years, the game has grown and now features over 22 levels, original artwork, new actions and multiplayer options. Basically, just like Lemmings, your main goal is to guide a group of Penguins from point A to point B. To make it challenging, there will be tons of obstacles preventing you from doing so. It's your job to reign the penguins in, so to speak, and make them follow your instructions.

Yo Frankie! – a great 3D Blender-based game with a cute but evil squirrel

Imagine this: a cute but evil & angry-looking flying squirrel picking up acorns, attacking sheep, and throwing bones? Are you having a hard time imagining? Well then stop imagining and check out Yo Frankie! Yo Frankie! is a 3D game where you play as this mean squirrel, jump over rams and sheep, and throw bones and acorns. Based on Blender and Crystal Space 3D, it's a game that you and your little siblings will surely enjoy.