You Can Download Free Online Games
Freeware games refer to those types of games that you can download for free from certain websites as executable file, and then run to install in your PC. Freeware games can be played for as long as you want, and can be run and installed in other PCs.
There are a wealth of websites that offer free game downloads, but if you aren’t specifically familiar with any of them, downloading free games from certain sites can be harmful to your PC. Some of the sites that offer free game downloads include malware with the free games, so when you open the executable file, your PC gets infected with malware. Downloading games carries a greater risk to your computer’s security due to the executable file delivery, while playing free online games is a bit safer since it doesn’t involve the transfer of a file onto your computer.
To be sure, you should only download free games from reputable websites, such as the following:
- TheGameHippo.com – This site is actually the second generation of another site that was closed in 2008. It yet doesn’t offer the huge variety that its predecessor did, but new free game downloads are added on a regular basis, so check back with them often if there is something specific you are looking for.
- Acid-Play.com – Acid-Play is considered by the gaming community as among the most reliable source of freeware games. Its library has almost 1,000 free game downloads. Navigating the site is easy as well. The home page features 10 of the newest additions to its library, with a short description of each game. Better yet, the games that are featured have all been reviewed and rated-a helpful resource for anyone who wishes to download.
- HomeOfTheUnderdogs.net and Hotud.org – Both of these sites operate under the “Home Of The Underdogs” name. There is an old site and a new one; because the new site will have a different look and feel, the old site has been left alone for people to continue using as the new one is developed. These sites offer a humongous selection of free game downloads, as their library includes over 5000 titles. Dedicated to fun games that were underrated, old-school games can be found on this site as well as new titles, so lovers of classic games will be happy with these sites. In addition, these sites include abandonware- old games that are free games for the moment but can be removed at any time by request of the owner.
- PlanetFreeplay.com – Planet Freeplay is another reliable source for good freeware games. Its current library size is 1,500 game titles. But its library has a mix of free game downloads and free online games. The home page also displays the newest titles at the center, with a short preview screenshot and brief description. On the left panel, there is the master list featuring all the game titles and a list of the genres available.
The above are a few of the best websites for getting free game downloads. Again, if you are relatively new to gaming, it is wise for you to take a look at the game reviews and information about a game before you download it to your computer. Many members of the online community take the time to leave comments on whether or not a game is safe, so protect yourself with this little bit of caution.
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