Choose A Game
By Dave Spohn, About.com Guide to Internet Games
There are a remarkable number of online games available, and they vary dramatically in terms of complexity and cost. Previews, reviews, demos, and free trials are all good ways to find out which games suit your tastes. You'll also find lists of games broken down by genre, and my recommendations for games of various kinds.
Free Games

Enjoying an Internet game does not have to cost a lot of money. Free online games come in various forms. Some can be played right through a browser window, while others require a client that is made available as a free download. While certain games generate no revenue at all, others are supported by ads or sell in-game extras in addition to providing a free product.
- Pirates of the Caribbean Online
- Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory
- Free Online Shooters
- Free MMORPGs
- Free Online Pinball
- Free Action Puzzle Game
- Free Match-3 Puzzle Games
- Free Solitaire Mahjong Games
- Free Tower Defense Games
- Word Games
- More Web Games
- More Free Online Games
Game Reviews

Not sure which game you want to put your time and money into? The hype can be deceptive, so reviews, playable demos, screenshots, and gameplay movies can all be helpful when choosing your next game.
- Wizard101 Review
- WoW: Wrath of the Lich King Review
- Warhammer Online Review
- Exteel Review
- Pirates of the Burning Sea Review
- Tabula Rasa Review
- Team Fortress 2 Review
- Guild Wars: Eye of the North Review
- Lord of the Rings Online Review
- World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade Review
- Vanguard: Saga of Heroes Review
- Battlefield 2142 Review
- Eve Online Review
- ToonTown Online Review
- More Game Reviews
- Game Demos and Trials
- Game Screenshots
Top Picks
I can't play every Internet game on the market, but with help from readers and the game community at large, I try to establish which games in particular genres are most worth recommending. An effort is made to keep the lists fairly current, and the emphasis is more on recent titles, although there are definitely some classics in the mix. Your feedback counts, so make a post or email me if you have something to share.
- Top Multiplayer PC Games of 2008
- Top Multiplayer Online Shooters
- Top Fantasy MMORPGs
- Top Sci-Fi MMORPGs
- Top Multiplayer Roleplaying Games
- Top Multiplayer RTS Games
- Top MMO Action Games
- Top Multiplayer PC Games of 2007
- Top Multiplayer PC Games of 2006
Previews and Interviews
The next big game may not be far off, and if you follow the news you may see it coming. Previews, beta impressions, and interviews with game developers are also good ways to find out whether an upcoming release might interest you.

