Best Freeware Games of '07 -30 Categories [Archive]

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January 3rd, 2008, 01:42 PM

<div class="post">As the year comes to a close, I decided that I would make a list of the best freeware games released THIS year. Note: these are my opinions, so don't get mad if your favorite game doesn't make the list or a game you don't like does. Enjoy! <hr /> Best Shooter: <a href="http://mokeron.hp.infoseek.co.jp/zg/fraxy_main.html" target="_blank">Fraxy</a> <img src="http://mokeron.hp.infoseek.co.jp/zg/img/t_stg_39.jpg" alt="" border="0" /><img src="http://mokeron.hp.infoseek.co.jp/zg/img/t_stg_40.jpg" alt="" border="0" /> This game's level editor makes infinite possibilities for enemies which makes A LOT of action! Runner Ups: <a href="http://gamemakergames.com/?a=view&id=4733" target="_blank">The Cleaner</a> <a href="http://www.pugfuglygames.com/Game.php?game=10" target="_blank">Return to Sector 9</a> <a href="http://www.shmup-dev.com/forum/index.php?topic=922.0" target="_blank">Clean Asia!</a> <hr /> Best Platformer: <a href="http://nifflas.ni2.se/index.php?main=02Knytt_Stories" target="_blank">Knytt Stories</a> <img src="http://nifflas.ni2.se/content/02Knytt_Stories/02Pictures/image2.png" alt="" border="0" /><img src="http://nifflas.ni2.se/content/02Knytt_Stories/02Pictures/image6.png" alt="" border="0" /> Relaxing music, incredible atmoshpere, and an easy-to-use level editor make this a game that makes you want to keep on playing! Runner Ups: <a href="http://www.hurrican-game.de/" target="_blank">Hurrican</a> <a href="http://evildrbin.com/ninjah/" target="_blank">Ninjah</a> <a href="http://www.farbs.org/games.html" target="_blank">Polychromatic Funk Monkey</a> <hr /> Best RPG: <a href="http://www.greatgamesexperiment.com/game/LastScenario" target="_blank">Last Scenario</a> <img src="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/198/503475189_2b520688dd_o.jpg" alt="" border="0" /> Great characters, story, and length make this RPG a worthy choice! <a href="http://www.amaranthia.com/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?topic_id=5324&forum=15&post_id=12424 5" target="_blank">Download Link</a> <hr /> Best Puzzler: <a href="http://www.vertigogaming.net/acidbomb2.htm" target="_blank">Ac!dBomb 2: Rearmed</a> <img src="http://www.vertigogaming.net/racidfinal6.png" alt="" border="0" /> The ticking of the clock, an excellent soundtrack, and suspensful puzzling make this game incredibly fun! Runner Up: <a href="http://www.yoyogames.com/games/show/18262" target="_blank">Ice Breaker</a> <hr /> Best Strategy Game: <a href="http://www.wyrdysm.com/games.php" target="_blank">Battleships Forever</a> <img src="http://img502.imageshack.us/img502/1530/BFv74SS1.gif" alt="" border="0" /> Based on the hit, Warning Forever, this game features great graphics and features! Runner Up: <a href="http://pondspark.blogspot.com/2001/01/jeluvian-project.html" target="_blank">The Jeluvian Project</a> <a href="http://indygamer.blogspot.com/2007/09/command-and-conquer-free-download.html" target="_blank">Command and Conquer</a> <hr /> Most Original Game: <a href="http://www.toribash.com/" target="_blank">Toribash</a> <img src="http://www.toribash.com/images/screens/screen1.jpg" alt="" border="0" /> THE MOST IN-DEPTH FIGHTING SYSTEM EVER MADE! Runner Ups: <a href="http://perfectrun.net/index.php?id=pageget/mrblocko" target="_blank">Mr. Blocko - Super Tournament Edition</a> <a href="http://web.t-online.hu/archee83/sumotori/" target="_blank">Sumotori Dreams</a> <a href="http://konjak.org/chalk.htm" target="_blank">Chalk</a> <hr /> Best Multiplayer: <a href="http://perfectrun.net/index.php?id=pageget/mrblocko" target="_blank">Mr. Blocko - Super Tournament Edition</a> <img src="http://perfectrun.net/images/mrblocko/x001.png" alt="" border="0" /><img src="http://perfectrun.net/images/mrblocko/x002.png" alt="" border="0" /> Incredibly fun multiplayer, tons of customizable options, and possibly the most creative game of all time! Runner Up: <a href="http://web.t-online.hu/archee83/sumotori/" target="_blank">Sumotori Dreams</a> <hr /> Best Writing: <a href="http://www.telltalegames.com/samandmax/lincolnmustdie" target="_blank">Sam and Max: Abe Lincoln Must Die</a> <img src="http://files.telltalegames.com/samandmax/screenshots/lincolnmustdie/ep4_whitehouselawn.jpg" alt="" border="0" /> The pure comic GENIOUS makes this game great! Runner Ups: <a href="http://www.escapistmagazine.com/content/games/yahtzee/artoftheft" target="_blank">Trilby: The Art of Theft</a> <hr />Best Sound: <a href="http://www.telltalegames.com/samandmax/lincolnmustdie" target="_blank">Sam and Max: Abe Lincoln Must Die</a> <img src="http://files.telltalegames.com/samandmax/screenshots/lincolnmustdie/ep4_sammax.jpg" alt="" border="0" /> Great voice overs and great music keep this game fun! Runner Ups: <a href="http://nifflas.ni2.se/index.php?main=02Knytt_Stories" target="_blank">Knytt Stories</a> <a href="http://www.pugfuglygames.com/Game.php?game=10" target="_blank">Return to Sector 9</a> <a href="http://www.vertigogaming.net/acidbomb2.htm" target="_blank">Ac!dBomb 2: Rearmed</a> <hr /> Best Character: Juni from <a href="http://nifflas.ni2.se/index.php?main=02Knytt_Stories" target="_blank">Knytt Stories</a> <img src="http://nifflas.ni2.se/content/02Knytt_Stories/02Pictures/image1.png" alt="" border="0" /> Charming pixel work and nice animation make Juni a lovable character! Runner Ups: Trilby from <a href="http://www.escapistmagazine.com/content/games/yahtzee/artoftheft" target="_blank">Trilby: The Art of Theft</a> <img src="http://www.freehare.com/review_pics/Image/trilby_aot_logo.PNG" alt="" border="0" /> Mr. Blocko from <a href="http://perfectrun.net/index.php?id=pageget/mrblocko" target="_blank">Mr. Blocko - Super Tournament Edition</a> <img src="http://www.freehare.com/review_pics/Image/Blocko_04.png" alt="" border="0" /> Sam and Max from <a href="http://www.telltalegames.com/samandmax/lincolnmustdie" target="_blank">Sam and Max: Abe Lincoln Must Die</a> <img src="http://www.reloaded.org/images/games/reviews/363/review2.png" alt="" border="0" /><img src="http://www.reloaded.org/images/games/reviews/363/review6.png" alt="" border="0" /> <hr /> Best Graphical Achievement: <a href="http://www.hurrican-game.de/" target="_blank">Hurrican</a> <img src="http://turrican.gamevoice.de/hurrican_site/screenshots/147_600.jpg" alt="" border="0" /> Smooth animations and great 3D modeling make Hurrican a winner! Runner Ups: <a href="http://www.telltalegames.com/samandmax/lincolnmustdie" target="_blank">Sam and Max: Abe Lincoln Must Die</a> <a href="http://www.wyrdysm.com/games.php" target="_blank">Battleships Forever</a> <a href="http://www.toribash.com/" target="_blank">Toribash</a> <hr /> Best Hybrid: <a href="http://perfectrun.net/index.php?id=pageget/mrblocko" target="_blank">Mr. Blocko - Super Tournament Edition</a> <img src="http://perfectrun.net/images/mrblocko/x003.png" alt="" border="0" /> A better mix couldn't have been pulled off by anyone else. Runner Ups: <a href="http://pondspark.blogspot.com/2001/01/jeluvian-project.html" target="_blank">The Jeluvian Project</a> <a href="http://gamemakergames.com/?a=view&id=4733" target="_blank">The Cleaner</a> <a href="http://konjak.org/chalk.htm" target="_blank">Chalk</a> <hr /> Best Game Devoted To Physics: <a href="http://www.toribash.com/" target="_blank">Toribash</a> <img src="http://www.toribash.com/images/screens/screen5.jpg" alt="" border="0" /> Incredibly in-depth and easy controls are what make this great! Runner Ups: <a href="http://gamemakergames.com/?a=view&id=4733" target="_blank">The Cleaner</a> <a href="http://www.kloonigames.com/blog/games/crayon/" target="_blank">Crayon Physics</a> <a href="http://evildrbin.com/ninjah/" target="_blank">Ninjah</a> <hr /> Best Abstract Game: <a href="http://www.binaryzoo.com/games/echoes/index.htm" target="_blank">Echoes</a> <img src="http://www.binaryzoostudios.dreamhosters.com/games/echoes/images/echoes_6.jpg" alt="" border="0" /> Great whooshy graphics and an extra minigame, all with lots of action make this a winner! Runner Ups: <a href="http://web.t-online.hu/archee83/sumotori/" target="_blank">Sumotori Dreams</a> <a href="http://www.farbs.org/games.html" target="_blank">Polychromatic Funk Monkey</a> <a href="http://www.shmup-dev.com/forum/index.php?topic=922.0" target="_blank">Clean Asia!</a> <hr /> Best Editor: <a href="http://mokeron.hp.infoseek.co.jp/zg/fraxy_main.html" target="_blank">Fraxy</a> <img src="http://gamehippo.com/screenshots_label_4/2216_4.png" alt="" border="0" /> Easy drag, drop, turn, test features make a long project short! Runner Ups: <a href="http://nifflas.ni2.se/index.php?main=02Knytt_Stories" target="_blank">Knytt Stories</a> <a href="http://evildrbin.com/ninjah/" target="_blank">Ninjah</a> <hr /> Best Competition Entry: <a href="http://www.shmup-dev.com/forum/index.php?topic=922.0" target="_blank">Clean Asia!</a> <img src="http://xs511.xs.to/xs511/07042/clean_asia_new2.PNG" alt="" border="0" /> Clean visuals, great action, hard bosses, and cool features make cactus' biggest production a winner! Runner Ups: <a href="http://www.kloonigames.com/blog/games/bloody/" target="_blank">Bloody Zombies</a> <a href="http://kairos.110mb.com/varia.html" target="_blank">Varia</a> <a href="http://forums.tigsource.com/index.php?topic=456.0" target="_blank">Cottage of Doom</a> <hr /> Best Browser Game: <a href="http://www.maxgames.com/game/portal:-the-flash-version.html" target="_blank">Portal: The Flash Version</a> <img src="http://www.maxgames.com/upload/images/img3MzQ0.jpg" alt="" border="0" /><img src="http://www.maxgames.com/upload/images/img1MzQ0.jpg" alt="" border="0" /> A great remake of Valve's hit game, Portal! Runner Ups: <a href="http://dan-ball.jp/en/javagame/dust/" target="_blank">Powder Game</a> <a href="http://www.virtualnes.com/" target="_blank">vNES</a> <a href="http://www.candystand.com/play.do?id=18047" target="_blank">Vector TD</a> <hr /> Best Developer: <a href="http://nifflas.ni2.se/" target="_blank">Nifflas</a> <img src="http://nifflas.ni2.se/content/04Within_a_Deep_Forest/02Pictures/image6.png" alt="" border="0" /><img src="http://nifflas.ni2.se/content/03Knytt/02Pictures/image3.png" alt="" border="0" /><img src="http://nifflas.ni2.se/content/02Knytt_Stories/02Pictures/image1.png" alt="" border="0" /> Nifflas has managed to make great/peaceful games. Games that are known throughout the freeware gaming world. For that, he gets this award. Runner Ups: <a href="http://perfectrun.net/" target="_blank">Perfect Run</a> <a href="http://www.vertigogaming.net/" target="_blank">Vertigo Games</a> <a href="http://www.fullyramblomatic.com/" target="_blank">Ben Croshaw</a> <hr /> Best Game in a Small Window: <a href="http://pepo4649.hp.infoseek.co.jp/msrs.html" target="_blank">MinishoterRS Delta</a> <img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2137/2124979346_5386e0b511_o.png" alt="" border="0" /> Lots of characters, action, weapons, and unlockables make this minigame not that mini. Runner Ups: <a href="http://hp.vector.co.jp/authors/VA022293/" target="_blank">Guxt</a> <a href="http://www.kloonigames.com/blog/games/bloody/" target="_blank">Bloody Zombies</a> <a href="http://neuralscan.co.uk/Plasma%20Warrior.html" target="_blank">Plasma Warrior</a> <hr /> Best Remake/Clone: <a href="http://www.hurrican-game.de/" target="_blank">Hurrican</a> <img src="http://turrican.gamevoice.de/hurrican_site/screenshots/175_600.jpg" alt="" border="0" /> This Turrican remake manages to stay just as the original and yet still has a new look! Runner Ups: <a href="http://staniol.extra.hu/" target="_blank">Patrol Falcon</a> <a href="http://www.maxgames.com/game/portal:-the-flash-version.html" target="_blank">Portal: The Flash Version</a> <hr /> Best Sequel/Prequel: <a href="http://www.escapistmagazine.com/content/games/yahtzee/artoftheft" target="_blank">Trilby: The Art of Theft</a> <img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2047/2054911178_961c09a6f2_o.png" alt="" border="0" /> A great prequel to the AGS game, 5 Days A Stranger, that manages to keep suspense to a maximum! Runner Ups: <a href="http://www.telltalegames.com/samandmax/lincolnmustdie" target="_blank">Sam and Max: Abe Lincoln Must Die</a> <a href="http://nifflas.ni2.se/index.php?main=02Knytt_Stories" target="_blank">Knytt Stories</a> <a href="http://www.vertigogaming.net/acidbomb2.htm" target="_blank">Ac!dBomb 2: Rearmed</a> <hr /> Best Game With Many Unlockables: <a href="http://www.pugfuglygames.com/Game.php?game=10" target="_blank">Return to Sector 9</a> <img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1402/971199091_cf218455fc_o.jpg" alt="" border="0" /> Tons of ships, weapons, paint jobs, and modes of play are surely praiseworthy! Runner Ups: <a href="http://pepo4649.hp.infoseek.co.jp/msrs.html" target="_blank">MinishoterRS Delta</a> <a href="http://www.escapistmagazine.com/content/games/yahtzee/artoftheft" target="_blank">Trilby: The Art of Theft</a> <a href="http://www.binaryzoo.com/games/echoes/index.htm" target="_blank">Echoes</a> <hr /> Best Commercial Game Released as Freeware This Year: <a href="http://indygamer.blogspot.com/2007/09/command-and-conquer-free-download.html" target="_blank">Command and Conquer</a> <img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1150/1293993904_20795ecac3_o.jpg" alt="" border="0" /> One of the best RTS's ever! <a href="http://www.shacknews.com/onearticle.x/48749" target="_blank">Download Link</a> Runner Up: <a href="http://www.3drealms.com/downloads.html" target="_blank">Alien Carnage</a> <a href="http://www.toribash.com/" target="_blank">Toribash</a> <a href="http://www.telltalegames.com/samandmax/lincolnmustdie" target="_blank">Sam and Max: Abe Lincoln Must Die</a> <hr /> Best Replay Value: <a href="http://perfectrun.net/index.php?id=pageget/mrblocko" target="_blank">Mr. Blocko - Super Tournament Edition</a> <img src="http://www.caiman.us/freepix/2864-1.jpg" alt="" border="0" /> Very fun multiplayer AND single player will keep you playing for hours! Runner Ups: <a href="http://www.telltalegames.com/samandmax/lincolnmustdie" target="_blank">Sam and Max: Abe Lincoln Must Die</a> <a href="http://nifflas.ni2.se/index.php?main=02Knytt_Stories" target="_blank">Knytt Stories</a> <a href="http://mokeron.hp.infoseek.co.jp/zg/fraxy_main.html" target="_blank">Fraxy</a> <hr /> Most Innovative Controls: <a href="http://www.toribash.com/" target="_blank">Toribash</a> <img src="http://www.toribash.com/images/screens/screen7.jpg" alt="" border="0" /> Simple and innovative ways to move the character are fantastic! Runner Ups: <a href="http://www.pugfuglygames.com/Game.php?game=10" target="_blank">Return to Sector 9</a> <a href="http://web.t-online.hu/archee83/sumotori/" target="_blank">Sumotori Dreams</a> <hr /> Best Story: <a href="http://www.escapistmagazine.com/content/games/yahtzee/artoftheft" target="_blank">Trilby: The Art of Theft</a> <img src="http://www.reloaded.org/images/games/reviews/364/review5.png" alt="" border="0" /><img src="http://www.reloaded.org/images/games/reviews/364/review4.png" alt="" border="0" /><img src="http://www.reloaded.org/images/games/reviews/364/review3.png" alt="" border="0" /> This stealth-platformer tells about Trilby, two years before he gets trapped in a dead man's house... Runner Up: <a href="http://www.telltalegames.com/samandmax/lincolnmustdie" target="_blank">Sam and Max: Abe Lincoln Must Die</a> <a href="http://gamemakergames.com/?a=view&id=4733" target="_blank">The Cleaner</a> <hr /> Best Bosses: <a href="http://www.gamingw.net/forums/index.php?topic=63350.0" target="_blank">Banana Nababa</a> <img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1233/1098930796_b0912d49d9.jpg?v=0" alt="" border="0" /> Hard bosses and many forms give Banana Nababa this award! Runner Ups: <a href="http://mokeron.hp.infoseek.co.jp/zg/fraxy_main.html" target="_blank">Fraxy</a> <a href="http://pepo4649.hp.infoseek.co.jp/msrs.html" target="_blank">MinishoterRS Delta</a> <a href="http://gamemakergames.com/?a=view&id=4733" target="_blank">The Cleaner</a> <hr /> Best Frustrating Game: <a href="http://www.gamingw.net/forums/index.php?topic=63350.0" target="_blank">Banana Nababa</a> <img src="http://www.planetfreeplay.com/game/Banana-Nababa/game_images/3127.jpg?pfp=3ef1082bf917d9eeb01098ca6f229957" alt="" border="0" /> Addictive gameplay in a boss-only game fortifies the reason why this game gets this award! Runner Ups: <a href="http://www.messhof.com/games/punishment2.php" target="_blank">Punishment: The Punishing</a> <a href="http://www.messhof.com/games/flywrench.php" target="_blank">Flywrench</a> <a href="http://www.vertigogaming.net/acidbomb2.htm" target="_blank">Ac!dBomb 2: Rearmed</a> <hr /> Game Most Likely To Be Remembered: <a href="http://nifflas.ni2.se/index.php?main=02Knytt_Stories" target="_blank">Knytt Stories</a> <img src="http://nifflas.ni2.se/content/02Knytt_Stories/02Pictures/image5.png" alt="" border="0" /><img src="http://nifflas.ni2.se/content/02Knytt_Stories/02Pictures/image4.png" alt="" border="0" /> The vast platforming experience almost never ends. Runner Ups: <a href="http://perfectrun.net/index.php?id=pageget/mrblocko" target="_blank">Mr. Blocko - Super Tournament Edition</a> <a href="http://www.telltalegames.com/samandmax/lincolnmustdie" target="_blank">Sam and Max: Abe Lincoln Must Die</a> <a href="http://www.wyrdysm.com/games.php" target="_blank">Battleships Forever</a> <hr /> Game of the Year 2007: <a href="http://mokeron.hp.infoseek.co.jp/zg/fraxy_main.html" target="_blank">Fraxy</a> <img src="http://gamehippo.com/screenshots_label_3/2216_3.png" alt="" border="0" /> <img src="http://gamehippo.com/screenshots_label_1/2216_1.png" alt="" border="0" /> <img src="http://gamehippo.com/screenshots_label_2/2216_2.png" alt="" border="0" /> Epic battles, an easy editor, incredible action, what more can you ask for? This game is awesome. That needs to be said. For all of you who don't like Fraxy, build your own bosses and then play. Runner Ups: <a href="http://nifflas.ni2.se/index.php?main=02Knytt_Stories" target="_blank">Knytt Stories</a> <a href="http://www.toribash.com/" target="_blank">Toribash</a> <a href="http://www.pugfuglygames.com/Game.php?game=10" target="_blank">Return to Sector 9</a> <hr /> I hope you've enjoyed this year's installment of Best Freeware Games of the Year! Thanks to GameHippo, Tigsource, Nifflas, Caiman, Perfect Run, the Toribash Team, mon, Flickr, Vertigo Games, ImageShack, Tell-Tale Games, The Escapist, IndyGamer, cactus, Binary Zoo, Poke53280, the Gamingw forums, and MaxGames for pics!</div>