GameSetWatch picks top 5 freeware games

by Justin McElroy on Dec 19th 2007 6:30PM

Of all the different video game features, the one that's most desirable is obvious: Being free. Now, GameSetWatch has picked their top five games of the year that have the irresistible feature of being deliciously, decadently without cost. What makes the list so special is how varied and original these game are, with GSW putting a heavy focus on indie-developed titles.

There some on the list you may be familiar with (Chain Factor for instance), while others may be completely foreign to you. Either way, if the last few weak release weeks have left you hungering for something more substantial, you just might find a few filling meals on the list.

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Tags: chain-factor, freeware, gamesetwatch, knytt-stories, PC

Reader Comments (17)

I'll definitely have to try these out. As for now I'd say the Ninja classic "N" is my favorite freeware game of all time, I can't wait for the DS version =)

A distinct lack of I Wanna Be The Guy.

Technically that game isn't yet completed, which is why I haven't played much of it. The last thing I want to do is go through that crazy stuff and then have to do it again when the full version is done.

http://www.gamesetwatch.com/2007/12/the_top_5_freeware_games_of_20.php

The link, since the article was missing it.

If you click the picture or "Read" it links there. New here?

wow... does anyone here actually ever READ any of the stories linked-to?

Where's Cave Story?

Yeah, where's Cave Story? I loved that game

Didn't click the link?

"top freeware games of 2007"

Idiots.

Kinda funny - I was just talking to Cactus (the guy behind Clean Asia!) the other day about some advice for a SHMUP I'm working on. Small world!

That "Crayon Physics" game is amazing! I can't stop watching that YouTube video. I need to get a tablet PC and play that game.

Knytt Stories is an excellent game that, in my opinion, deserves its spot as #1. If you haven't played it yet, download it and enjoy! Congratulations Nifflas!

Cave Story should be number one. If you haven't played it, and you like the Metroid or Castlevania games at all, give it a shot; despite being free, it's every bit as good as Super Metroid and Symphony of the Night.

The combat is awesome, with some very memorable boss fights, the world is huge and beautifully detailed, the plot is surprisingly memorable, and the old-school music and graphics are pleasant and fit the game perfectly.

It's an absolute classic, it's free, and it should run on any windows PC that's from the mid-80's or later. Do yourself a favor and play it.

Oh, and Knytt and Crayon Physics are really fun too.