Most gamers have been hit by the recession by having to cut back on their game purchases. Now though free games are a lot more prevalent than they were in the 90′s. A free game in the 90′s only happened when someone threw a cartridge out the window and hit you in the head with it. This is why the Internet is so great for gamers: Mac games download options are nearly everywhere you look.
1. Sauerbraten: is a free first person shooter for available for Mac systems. This game is a lot like Quake Arena or Unreal Tournament. The graphics are good, the sound is decent, and it plays wonderfully. There isn’t a reason why you shouldn’t have this program unless you just don’t care for first person shooters.
2. Armagetron: is a spoof on the racing seen in Tron. The purpose of this game is to race around on a grid as your bike leaves a trail behind you. This game might not be as visually appealing as some games are but it’s a lot of fun. Controls are simple and you would be surprised at how much time you will waste playing this title. This is simple game play at its best. If you feel up to the challenge you can play up to six people at once online.
3. TuxRacer: is a high energy version of the old skiing type games most people used to have on their computers. This one instead of featuring a skier features a penguin sliding down hill on his stomach. The controls are simple and you must avoid the objects and make it to the finish line, which is also relatively easy. This game will waste countless hours of your time and you won’t miss a single one of them.
4. TuxKart: is high energy game that very similar to Mario Kart. You race around the track against various opponents trying to pick up power ups and to be the first one to cross the finish line. This game’s graphics and physics are a little choppy at times but it still plays nearly seamlessly.
5. Urban Terror: is another fast paced first person shooter. This game resembles the earlier Counter Strike titles more so than it does Quake. This tactical shooter always has someone playing no matter what time of day you choose to log into it. The controls are simple and easy to master.
These are the best games that you can find without paying. Just be sure to always check out other free titles and to have fun along the way!
Ian is a gaming enthusiast and also a contributing writer for downloadfreemacgames.com, a site that offers games for mac computers.