Free remakes
Play free and free-to-play remakes of old video games based on old glories
The freeware scene is full of developers who take inspiration from old titles. Sometimes, the best way to pay homage to old video games is to create e remake with updated graphics, sound and sometimes smoother gameplay. Video game remakes are a wonderful way to show that kind of appreciation and often prelude to a career in the video gaming industry.
OpenTTD
simulation / management
Windows, Linux, Mac OSX, Free BSD, SolarisOpenTTD Team
The Ur-Quan Masters
strategy / space exploration
Windows, Linux, Mac OSX, Amiga, Android, iOSToys For Bob
Fatal Fury Final
action / brawler
WindowsSEEP Production
FreeCol
strategy / 4X
Windows, Mac OSX, LinuxThe Freecol Team
Sextris
puzzle / tile-matching
browserSextris
Oolite
simulation / space exploration
Windows, Mac OSX, Linux, Free BSDOolite dev team
Streets of Rage Remake
action / brawler
WindowsBomberGames
Dungeon Craft
RPG / old school RPG
WindowsDungeon Craft Team
Maniac Mansion Deluxe
adventure / point & click
Windows, LinuxLucasFan Games
LordsAWar!
strategy / turn-based tactics
Linux, Windows, Mac OSXLordsAWar! team
FreeOrion
strategy / 4X
Windows, Mac OSX, LinuxFreeOrion project
Super Mario Fusion Revival
platform
WindowsSMFR Team
Barbarian
action / brawler
Windows, Mac OSX, LinuxTBD Soft
CaesarIA
strategy / city building
Windows, Mac OSX, Linuxrdt.32
Freeciv
strategy / 4X
Windows, Linux, Mac OSX, Amiga, Free BSD, UNIXThe Freeciv project
King's Quest III VGA
adventure / point & click
WindowsInfamous Adventures
OpenRCT2
simulation / management
Windows, Linux, Mac OSXOpenRCT2 team
F-1 Spirit
racing / arcade
Windows, Linux, Mac OSXBrain Games
Return of Dr. Destructo
shooter / shoot 'em up
Windows, Linux, Mac OSX, AndroidZX Studio
Zelda Classic
RPG / JRPG
Windows, Linux, Mac OSXArmageddon Games
Bejeweled REMAKE
puzzle / tile-matching
browserszewczyk
Head over Heels
puzzle
Windows, Mac OSX, BeOS, LinuxRetrospec
Maze of Galious
platform
Windows, Mac OSX, LinuxBrain Games
King's Quest I: Quest for the Crown
adventure / point & click
Windows, Mac OSXAGD Interactive
King's Quest II: Romancing the stones
adventure / point & click
Windows, Mac OSXAGD Interactive
MDDClone
simulation
Windows, Linux, Mac OSXMDDClone Team
The Goonies: 20th Anniversary Edition
platform
Windows, Linux, Mac OSXBrain Games
Gordian Tomb
platform
WindowsTBD Soft
OpenLieroX
strategy / artillery
Windows, Mac OSX, LinuxOpenLierX devs
Road Fighter
racing / arcade
Windows, Linux, Mac OSXBrain Games
Green Beret
shooter / run and gun
DOSTBD Soft
