Gaming is hugely popular, and free gaming is even more so. Below you’ll find a list of our picks of the best free game downloads for your PC. Some are even portable, meaning you can pop them on a flash drive and play them anywhere.

This list of games includes older and popular commercial titles released as freeware, home-brew remakes of popular games, and games released by independent developers. They are identified by their genres, such as first-person shooter, real-time strategy, role-playing, simulation, and platform games.

Remember that every game works only when it is installed on your PC. This is a risk compared to online games, because the game files can contain malware.

Be careful when downloading these files. Know how to scan your computer for viruses if necessary, and always keep your computer up to date with the latest security patches.