cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/34542673

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/34542564

In case you didn't know, the RTS game "Stormgate" was recently (silently) full released, without any advertisement. It is F2P (campaign purchaseable for 25$) and aiming to become the Starcraft 2 successor - a lot of the old lead Starcraft 2 and Warcraft 3 developers formed the new studio that develops Stormgate.

The game is available here: https://playstormgate.com/

Censorship is quietly deciding which games you can buy.

We are fighting back.

Some games vanish. Not because they broke the law but because someone decided they shouldn’t exist.

For 48 hours, these games are free, because if a game is legal, you should be free to buy it.

Over 30 browser games with good graphics and very playable for an hour in between (Unity), also downloadable for playing locally (Windows)

https://store.steampowered.com/app/286690/Metro_2033_Redux/

https://www.gog.com/en/game/metro_2033_redux

Metro 2033 Redux is the definitive version of the cult classic ‘Metro 2033’, rebuilt in the latest and greatest iteration of the 4A Engine for Next Gen. Fans of the original game will find the unique world of Metro transformed with incredible lighting, physics and dynamic weather effects. Newcomers will get the chance to experience one of the finest story-driven shooters of all time; an epic adventure combining gripping survival horror, exploration and tactical combat and stealth.

All the gameplay improvements and features from the acclaimed sequel ‘Metro: Last Light’ have been transferred to Metro 2033 Redux – superior AI, controls, animation, weapon handling and many more – to create a thrilling experience for newcomers and veterans alike. With two unique play-styles, and the legendary Ranger Mode included, Metro 2033 Redux offers hours of AAA gameplay for an incredible price.

Free Alternative of GeoGuessr game - No ads, no street names (from lvl 3XP), no paywalls.

How It Works

For those unfamiliar, the game concept is simple:

• You get dropped somewhere in the world using Street View
• You guess your location on a mini-map
• The closer your guess, the higher your score

Game Features

🕹️ Single Player

• Choose from high-quality maps (or add your own)
• Daily Challenges & Player-Created Challenges
• Game options: Round Time, No Move, NMPZ, Blink Mode (quick rounds, like 0.1 second)

⚔️ Multiplayer

Elo-ranked Arena (24/7 guessing, join and leave at any time) Party mode with:

• Circles (co-op guessing)
• Best Guesser (most accurate wins)
• Geo Duels (last person standing, including 2v2, 1v3, etc.)

Unique Features so far

• 24/7 Ranked Arena – A real-time Elo-based multiplayer mode where players join, chat, and guess together.
• Blink Mode – Play rounds with just 0.1s glimpses without a need to install scripts.
• More will come soon

You can try it and play at FreeGuessr.com (available also under GuessWhereYouAre.com—but that name is very long).

Oiligarchy is a strategy game where you explore and drill around the world, corrupt politicians, stop alternative energies, and increase oil addiction. It's all about the profits and not about the people and animals you may hurt along the way. Start drilling resources now!

Beyond Blue: https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/beyond-blue

HUMANKIND: https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/humankind

This one is a must get.

Never finished it but its a charming platformer

I played through the original game a few years ago, it's a great puzzle game.

cross-posted from: https://lemmygrad.ml/post/6004549

What NES games can still hold up today, in your book?

Any obscure ones or hidden gems?