Free Games for OS X

Written by:  • Edited by: Michele McDonough
Published Feb 18, 2010
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Looking for some free games for your Mac? There are several of them out there. This compiled list features some great games for OS X, all of which are downloadable, allowing you to play them directly from your hard drive. Read more to see a comprehensive list of free games for OS X..

Solitaire 2.0

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Everyone likes solitaire. However, Mac OS X doesn't come with it. Solitaire 2.0 gives you basic solitaire and much more. Variations include: baKno, Klondike, Freecell, Spider, Cruel, Canfield, and Tripeaks. The gameplay for solitaire 2.0 is done with a 3D view of the cards, giving you a more real playing experience. It also has some cool background music to listen to while playing.

Download Solitaire 2.0

Island Racer 1.5

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Island Racer is one of the best free games for OS X. Most of the time, racing games like this are only available as a demo, or must be purchased. Island Racer features three main gameplay modes including: vs. computer, solo, and online play vs. another player. There are plenty of cars to choose from, and maps and the playfield are quite impressive for a free game.

Download Island Racer

Jalada Ultimate Racing

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If you prefer "race track" games rather than urban driving environments, Jalada Ultimate Racing might just be the game for you. Island Racer (featured above) has several "Mario Kart" like courses. Jalada Ultimate Racing has several "Gran Turismo" like courses, making it a better game for racing fans. Jalada features over 40 cars to choose from and 30 different race track circuits. You can also test your driving skills against 50 different opponents of different challenge levels. You can also enter "career mode" typed raced to compete for championships.

Download Jalada Ultimate Racing

Sketch Tri Tower

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Sketch Tri Tower is a top free game for OS X. If you have ever played Tetris, where the objective is to fit the blocks together, this game is the complete opposite. Instead, the objective with Sketch Tri Tower, is to build the highest stack possible. This game is very unique in that it has a "sketch artist" interface.

Download Sketch Tri Tower

Snood

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Snood is a challenging game similar to the old Bust A Move arcade game. But, instead of colored jewels, Snood has faces. The objective of the game is to get three matching faces in a row, making them disappear from the board. If you clear the board, you go to the next level. If you don't clear the board by the time it drops, it's game over.

Download Snood

Quinn

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Quinn is basically a Tetris clone for Mac. Gameplay is smooth, it has configurable keys, and you can play against others using network play for bonjour.

Download Quinn

Glider Pro

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Glider Pro is a challenging puzzle game with a main objective of flying a paper airplane through numerous obstacles. Glider Pro was one of the first Mac games and is available as a full version, completely free.

Download Glider Pro

Pac The Man

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It's not hard to figure out what this game's about. Pac The Man is a PacMan clone that has just about any feature you could ask for. It even has simultaneous 2-player gameplay. If you were a fan of the original PacMan, Pac The Man is a must have free game for OS X.

Download Pac The Man

SuperTux

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SuperTux is a penguin game, where you play the roll as a penguin set out to save the penguin princess. However, it's not easy. Levels are filled with plenty of foes and obstacles to make this a good game.

Download SuperTux

Battle for Wesnoth

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Battle for Wesnoth might not have the best graphics. However, it is still a fun game to play. The objective of Battle for Wesnoth is to defeat enemy clans and armies in order to gain control of Wesnoth. Battle for Wesnoth is a single or multiplayer game.

Download Battle for Wesnoth


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shiva iyer Feb 26, 2011 2:14 AM
Free Games for Mac OS X
Thanks to Nicholas for his article on Free Games.
I have purchased an iMac last week( Feb 2011 - 3.06GHz) but it does NOT appear to have any games on it. I just switched to iMac from a PC. What do I need:
Games for my son which are simple, single player with least number of instructions as my son is developmentally disabled. Although he liked to play the game 'Max Payne' on his PC, I want him to have also other EDUCATIONAL games (simple maths, spelling, writing) as well as games on car racing, golf, and simple adventure games. Of course, if they are free (or low priced) that would really be good.

What I would most like to avoid is download something that might harm my iMac as I have been advised that I really do NOT need any firewall/virus-checker for my iMac and I do NOT have one.
 
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