Free shareware Games


  • Fury3
    Microsoft is not the first name to come to mind when you think of computer games, but Fury3 earned a respectable 84% rating in our December issue.
    Download the Fury3 demo; 4.6 megabytes.

  • FX Fighter
    This is a fighting game in a 3D arena, where cool-looking polygons pummel each other for your gaming pleasure.
    Download the FX Fighter demo, 3.3 megabytes.

  • FX Fighter: Turbo
    A newer version of the original fighting game, with new fighters and modem and network support.
    Download the FX Fighter Turbo demo, 10.2 megabytes.

  • Gateway
    In case you missed it the first time around, Legend Entertainment is giving the complete game of Frederick Pohl's Gateway free to all comers to promote a classic gaming bundle. This is an older graphic adventure but definitely a classic -- and best of all, it's a complete game!
    Runs under MS-DOS or Windows 95, CD-ROM drive, 386/33 or better, 640K RAM, Microsoft compatible mouse. Graphics: VGA.
    Download the Gateway free game (part 1 of 3), 1.6 megabytes, from Legends.
    Download the Gateway free game (part 2 of 3), 1.8 megabytes, from Legends.
    Download the Gateway free game (part 3 of 3), 1.9 megabytes, from Legends.
    Download the Gateway free game (part 1 of 3), 1.6 megabytes, from PC Gamer.
    Download the Gateway free game (part 2 of 3), 1.8 megabytes, from PC Gamer.
    Download the Gateway free game (part 3 of 3), 1.9 megabytes, from PC Gamer.

  • Gazillionaire Deluxe
    An enhanced version of LavaMind's classic science fiction business simulation. Strange aliens, wierd art, and a toungue-in-cheek sense of humor give this game its charm.
    Requires a 486/66DX2, 8 megabytes of RAM and Windows 3.1 or 95.
    Download the Gazillionaire Deluxe demo; 4.7 megabytes.

  • Gearheads
    From Phillips Multimedia, this one or two player game of wind-up toys is a treat. Requires Windows 3.1 or Win 95, and a 256-color display.
    Download the Gearheads demo; 1.2 megabytes.

  • Gene Wars
    Bullfrog's real-time strategy game of evolution and UFOs. You have a team of scientists on a wasted planet, and you must rebuild its ecology, while stopping your rivals from doing the same.
    Download the Gene Wars demo; 22 megabytes.

  • GEX
    Will Microsoft's lizard, GEX, become the mascot of the PC, like Mario or Crash Bandicoot? Check him out for yourself in this side-scrolling shooter, similar to Jazz Jackrabbit and other platform games.
    Requires a Pentium 75 MHz+, Windows 95, DirectX 2.0, 8 MB of RAM, and 55 MB of available hard disk space.
    Download the GEX trial version from Microsoft; 11 megabytes.
    Download the GEX trial version from PC Gamer; 11 megabytes.

  • G-nome
    Robotic mayhem reigns in 7th Level's mechanized shoot-em up.
    Download the G-Nome demo; 12 megabytes.
    Download DirectX, required by G-Nome; 6 megabytes.

  • Great Battles of Alexander
    From Interactive Magic comes this gigantic demo of their new turn-based strategy game, based on the conquests and career of Alexander the Great.
    Requires Windows 95, a 486DX2/66 MHz processor or faster (Pentium recommended), 8 Mb RAM (16 Mb recommended).
    Download the Alexander demo from Interactive Magic; 19 megabytes.
    Download the Alexander demo from PC Gamer Online; 19 megabytes.

  • Greed
    In Pursuit of Greed is another first person shooter in a 3D world, but it features different characters you can play as, as well as a rear-view camera.
    Download the Greed demo; 5.2 megabytes; from Softdisk.
    Download the Greed demo; 5.2 megabytes; from PC Gamer Online.

  • Hellbender
    The latest incarnation of Fury 3, from Microsoft. Requires DirectX version 2.0 and Windows 95.
    Download the Hellbender demo; 10.0 megabytes, from Microsoft.

  • HeliCops
    A new helicopter game from 7th Level.
    Requires Windows 95, Direct X 2.0, a P90, 16 megabytes of RAM.
    Download the HeliCops demo; 6.7 megabytes.

  • Heretic
    Raven Software's version of Doom, set in a fantasy setting. Be sure to try out the flying potions, one of the game's coolest features. By now surpassed by Hexen and Duke Nukem 3D, this shareware title is still a lot of fun.
    Download the Heretic shareware; 2.8 megabytes.

  • Heroes of Might and Magic II
    New World Computing's award-winning strategy game is now available as an Internet download. Gather your heroes and manage your resources carefully in this turn-based strategy game set in the world of the fantasy roleplaying games, Might and Magic.
    This demo requires Windows 95, a 486/66 and 8 MB of RAM. It will only run in full screen if you have DirectX installed.
    Download the HOMM II demo from New World Computing; 26 megabytes.
    Download the HOMM II demo from PC Gamer Online; 26 megabytes.
    A broken-up version of the files is available here on New World Computing's website.

  • Hexen
    This sequel to Heretic brings new monsters, treasures, and adds character classes to the mix. One of the best 3D action games you'll find.
    Download the Hexen demo; 5.6 megabytes; from id Software.
    Download the Hexen demo; 5.6 megabytes; from PC Gamer Online.

  • Hind
    The sequel to the successful helicopter sim, Apache, from Interactive Magic. Use the -d tag when unzipping, run from a DOS session.
    Download the Hind demo; 4.9 megabytes. Part 1 of 2.
    Download the Hind demo; 5.3 megabytes. Part 2 of 2.

  • HoverRace HoverRace is a multi-player hovercraft racing game, designed for Internet and LAN play, but also playable offline in single player and split-screen modes. Under development by Grokksoft, this is a beta test.
    Requires: 486/66(Pentium recommended), 4 MB of RAM, PCI or VESA Local Bus Video, Windows 95 or Windows NT 4.0 and DirectX (v1 or above or v2 or above for NT).
    Download the HoverRace demo, 2.2 megabytes, from GrokkSoft/

  • Hunter-Hunted "You are the perfect specimen -- the biggest, the baddest, the best of the best. Selected as the representative of your species, you'll prove your superiority in bloodsport," says Sierra. Try this new side-scrolling platform shooter from Sierra Online.
    Requires Windows 95 and DirectX
    Download the Hunter-Hunted demo, 7.6 megabytes, from PC Gamer Online.

  • HyperBlade
    HyperBlade is a future sport, played on roller blades in elaborate arenas and against armed and dangerous opponents. From Activision.
    Download the HyperBlade demo from Activsion; 9/1 megabytes. (You'll have to register on this page).
    Download the HyperBlade demo from PC Gamer Online; 9/1 megabytes.

  • iM1A2 Abrams
    A tank simulation from Interactive Magic, it requires Windows 95 and DirectX.
    Download the iM1A2 Abrams demo; 6.0 megabytes, from Interactive Magic

  • Indiana Jones and his Desktop Adventures
    LucasArts' latest adventure game is a simple little affair that reminds one of classic adventure games.
    Windows 95 only.
    Download the Indiana Jones demo; 1 megabyte.

  • IndyCar Racing II
    Papyrus's powerful new racing simulation is a hit.
    Download the IndyCar II demo; 10.5 megabytes; from Sierra.
    Download the IndyCar II demo; 10.5 megabytes; from PC Gamer Online.

  • Interstate '76 It's combat driving with a retro 70s look in Activision's Interstate '76, a great new game put together by the MechWarrior 2 team. For more info on the game, take a look at our Interstate '76 preview.
    This demo requires Windows 95, a P90, and 16 MB of RAM.
    Download the I 76 demo, 20 megabytes, from Activision.
    Download the I 76 demo, 20 megabytes, from PC Gamer Online.
    If 20 megabytes is too large a download to grab at once, visit the Acitivision ftp site and get all the files in this directory.

  • Katharsis
    This is a side-scrolling shooter set underwater from British developer Metropolis. The game is designed to run under DOS, and you'll need a 486DX4/100 or higher CPU to run it, and 8 MB of RAM. The included text files describe how to get the game to run under Windows 95.
    Download the Katharsis demo, 7.3 megabytes, from PC Gamer Online.

  • KKND
    A real-time strategy game from an Australian developer and set to be published by Electronic Arts in February. You'll take command of monster trucks, giant scorpions and strange, mutant bikers in this charming portrait of the 25th Century. One playable mission. This one's definitely worth a look. It stands for Krush, Kill and Destroy.
    Download the KKND demo, from PC Gamer Online; 6.0 megabytes.

  • Lemmings 3D
    The new 3D version of the original classic. Manuever your little purple and green Lemmings out of danger to complete the levels. The full version of the game has 100 levels; this has ten.
    Download the Lemmings 3D demo; 2.7 megabytes.

  • Lemmings Paintball
    The Lemmings are back, and this time they're armed with paintball guns!
    This demo requires a 486DX/33 or faster, 8MB RAM, and Windows 95.
    Download the Lemmings Paintball demo from Psygnosis, 3.3 megabytes.
    Download the Lemmings Paintball demo from PC Gamer Online, 3.3 megabytes.

  • Lighthouse
    Enter the dark world of Lighthouse, the richly-rendered graphic adventure from Sierra Online.
    Requires Windows 95 and SVGA; 16 megabytes of RAM and Pentium recommended.
    Download the Lighthouse demo, 15 megabytes, from PC Gamer Online.
    Download the Lighthouse demo, 15 megabytes, from Sierra Online.

  • Links LS
    Access Software's triumphant update of the classic Links 386 is now available as an Internet demo.
    DOS or Win 95, P90+ recommended, with 16 megabytes of RAM.
    Download the Links LS demo, 19 megabytes, from Access Software.

  • Lords of the Realm II
    An impressive strategy game from Impressions, and combines turn-based economic management of your medieval economy with real-time combat.
    System Requirements: 486DX2/66, 8 MB of RAM, SVGA and Windows 95.
    Download the Lords demo, from Sierra; 7.5 megabytes.
    Download the Lords demo, from PC Gamer Online; 7.5 megabytes.

  • Madden NFL 97
    The long-awaited king of the football sims is here. Minimum system requirements for the demo: PentiumTM 60 with 8 MB RAM; SVGA VESA VLB/PCI; compatible video card with 512K RAM or more; Sound BlasterTM compatible sound card Mouse (with real mode driver)
    Follow these instructions carefully:
    Create a temporary directory called MADDEMO on your hard drive.
    Download/save the demo file (MADDEN.EXE) to the MADDEMO directory.
    When you have finished downloading the file, go to the DOS Prompt and move to the MADDEMO directory.
    Type madden to begin extracting the installation files.
    When extraction is complete, type install to install the Madden NFL 97 demo.
    The installation creates a \MADDEN directory on your current drive.
    To set up your sound card and joystick, type setup from the \MADDEN directory and follow the onscreen instructions.
    To start the demo, type madden from the \MADDEN directory. The Game Setup screen appears. Choose the number of players and type of controllers, then click RETURN.
    Download the Madden NFL 97 demo; 12 megabytes.

  • Magic Carpet 2
    This demo of the sequel to the innovative Magic Carpet lacks sound but gives you a good feel for the game.
    Download the Magic Carpet 2 demo; 5.6 megabytes; from Electronic Arts.

  • Magic: The Gathering
    Microprose's version of the famous fantasy card game from Wizards of the Coast. (This demo has been fixed -- it is now the complete package).
    Requires: 486, 8 MB of RAM, Win95, and SVGA.
    Download the Magic demo from Microprose; 13.7 MB.
    Download the Magic demo from PC Gamer Online; 13.7 MB.

  • Marathon 2: Durandal
    Bungie Software presents the sequel to Marathon, the most popular of the Macintosh Doom-style games.
    The game needs a 486DX2/66, 16MB of RAM, Windows 95, and SVGA. This file includes DirectX 2.0
    Download the Marathon 2 demo from PC Gamer Online; 17 megabytes.

  • Marble Drop
    Marble Drop is an intriguing new puzzle game from Maxis. You must drop colored balls through a series of obstacles, ending each ball in its own hole. This is a Win '95 demo, the full game will be for Windows 3.1 as well.
    The demo requires Windows 95 and the latest version of DirectX.
    Download the Marble Drop demo, 5.8 megabytes, from Maxis.

  • M.A.X.
    M.A.X.: Mechanized Assault and Exploration is a turn-based strategy wargame with real-time elements, SVGA graphics, and customizable vehicles. Requires a 486/66 or faster (P90 recommended), SVGA and 8 megabytes of RAM.
    Download the M.A.X. demo; 10 megabytes; from Interplay.
    When you download this compressed excecutable, run it in an empty directory that you want the demo to be in.

  • M D K
    MDK is Shiny Entertainment's first foray into 3D action games, and it is an auspicious debut. Their earlier work includes the Earthworm Jim series. This game features a zooming telescopic lens that is quite impressive. wargame with real-time elements, SVGA graphics, and customizable vehicles. Requires a P90 or faster, 16 megs of RAM, SVGA and DirectX 2.0 +.
    Download the MDK demo; 10 megabytes; from PC Gamer Online.

  • MechWarrior 2
    The original MechWarrior 2 from Activision.
    Download the MechWarrior 2 demo; 5 megabytes, from PC Gamer Online.

  • MechWarrior 2: Mercenaries
    The latest MechWarrior 2 game from Activision.
    Visit the Activision MechWarrior 2: Mercenaries demo download page and follow the somewhat involved downloading instructions there.

  • Microsoft Golf 3.0
    A new demo of Microsoft's golf game. With the demo you can create and edit players and play three holes at Banff Springs.
    Requires a 486/66 computer (Pentium 90 computer or better recommended), Windows 95 or Windows NT 3.51+, 8 MB of RAM, 16 MB recommended, 20 MB hard drive space, sound card, mouse and 256c SVGA.
    Download the Microsoft Golf trial version, 8 megabytes, from PC Gamer Online.
    Download the Microsoft Golf trial version, 8 megabytes, from Microsoft.

  • Microsoft Soccer
    A demo of Microsoft's new soccer game.
    Requires Direct X, Windows 95, 8 MB of RAM and a 486/66 Mhz.
    Download the Microsoft Soccer demo; 6.2 megabytes; from PC Gamer Online.
    Download the Microsoft Soccer demo; 6.2 megabytes; from Microsoft.

  • Mission Critical
    You are the last survivor of a crashed spaceship on a mysterious alien planet. Legend's new graphic adventure stars Michael Dorn from Star Trek.
    Download the Mission Critical demo; 3.2 megabytes.

  • NBA Full Court Press
    Microsoft takes to the courts and shoots the hoops. Read a preview in our November 96 issue as well.
    This demo requires a 486/66 or higher processor (Pentium 75 or better recommended) Windows 95, and 8MB of RAM (16MB recommended)
    Download the Full Court Press trial version from PC Gamer Online; 20.8 megabytes.
    Download the Full Court Press trial version from Microsoft; 20.8 megabytes.

  • NBA Jam Extreme
    Acclaim's PC version of this popular arcade game. For Windows 95.
    The demo will work better if you do NOT install DirectX from within the demo.
    Download the NBA Jam Extreme demo from PC Gamer Online; 13.5 megabytes.

  • Necrodome
    A shoot 'em up racing game from Raven Software, playable over networks, modems, and TEN. Requires Win 95, 8 megabytes of RAM, a Pentium and DirectX drivers.
    Download the Necrodome demo; 7.9 megabytes; from SSI Online.

  • Net Mech
    This is the multi-player add-on for Mech Warrior 2 from Activision. In this file is install.txt, the executable, and the bin file, that let's you play Mech over IPX networks, modems or DWANGO.
    Download the Net Mech expansion pack; 10.5 megabytes; from Activision.
    Download the Net Mech expansion pack; 10.5 megabytes; from PC Gamer Online.

  • NHL '96
    Electronic Arts takes to the ice in this demo of last year's hockey title.
    Download the NHL '96 demo; 3 megabytes.

  • Nihilist
    Space combat arcade action from Philips Multimedia.
    Requires 486/66DX and 8 MB of RAM.
    Download the Nihilist demo; 4.4 megabytes, from PC Gamer Online.
    Download the Nihilist demo; 4.4 megabytes, from Philips Media

  • Norse by Norsewest
    Interplay's Lost Vikings return for another sequel, where they must ward off invaders from space in this action-packed side-scroller. There's new weapons, new characters and new, pre-rendered art and lots of laughs, so give it a try today.
    (No system requirements specified).
    Download the Norse by Norsewest demo, 9 megabytes, from Interplay (DOS version).
    Download the Norse by Norsewest demo, 8 megabytes, from Interplay (Windows 95).

  • Outlaws
    LucasArts' newest shooter is ready to be playtested. Set in the Old West, the game requires Windows 95, 16 MB of RAM, a Pentium 60+ and DirectX.
    Download the Outlaws demo; 13.4 megabytes, from PC Gamer Online.
    Download the Outlaws demo; 13.4 megabytes, from LucasArts.
    Download the Outlaws multi-player patch; 9 megabytes, from PC Gamer Online.

    Before you will be able to run the Outlaws demo, you will need to have Microsoft's DirectX 3.0a installed on your system. Please see the Outlaws page on LucasArts' website for instructions on obtaining DirectX: here.

  • Outpost 2
    Sierra's science fiction strategy game Outpost returns after an overhaul and is now brimming with real-time gameplay elements.
    This demo requires a Pentium 60 or better, 16 MB of RAM, and Windows 95.
    Download the Outpost 2 demo, 9 megabytes, from Sierra.
    Download the Outpost 2 demo, 9 megabytes, from PC Gamer Online.

  • Perfect Weapon
    You are Blake Hunter, Earth's top martial artist, transported to a hostile alien world. This is a fighting/adventure with ray-traced graphics and cinematic, 3D fighting experiences.
    This demo requires a Pentium 75, 8 MB of RAM and DirectX 3.0
    Download the Perfect Weapon demo, 7.2 megabytes, from ASC Games.
    Download the Perfect Weapon demo, 7.2 megabytes, from PC Gamer Online.

  • Pinball Builder
    21st Century's demo of their new Pinball table construction set.
    This demo requires Win 3.1 or 95, 486/DX66, 8 MB RAM, and a 800x600 SVGA 356c display.
    First, download the demo file PB_DEMO.ZIP (8.5 MB) and save it in a temporary folder on your hard drive.
    Next, use WinZip to unzip the contents of the file. Make sure the option to Use Folder Names is checkmarked before you begin extracting the files.
    Finally, run the file CKPCINST and follow the on-screen instructions to install the Pinball Builder Demo.
    Download the Pinball Builder demo from 21st Century Entertainment, 8.9 megabytes.
    Download the Pinball Builder demo from PC Gamer Online, 8.9 megabytes.

  • Pinball Dreams
    21st Century's original pinball title, it requires only a 386/20.
    Download the Pinball Dreams demo; 256 kilobytes.

  • Pinball Fantasies
    Winner of PC Gamer's Best Arcade Game of 1994, it requires only a 286/16 and 560k free memory.
    Download the Pinball Fantasies demo, 648 kilobytes.

  • Pinball Illusions
    Another one from 21st Century, it goes up to 800x600 in resolution. 386/33 minimum, 486 recommended.
    Download the Pinball Illusions demo, 1.1 megabytes.

  • Power F1
    Here's a racing game from Eidos Interactive, the latest entrant into the Formula One racing market. The full game features seventeen tracks, multi-player options (including split-screen racing) and a free copy of Big Red Racing as well.
    Requires: 486/66 and 8 MB of RAM.
    Download the Power F1 demo, 5 megabytes, from Eidos Interactive.
    Download the Power F1 demo, 5 megabytes, from PC Gamer Online.

  • Powerslave
    This game, apparently named for an Iron Maiden album, features attack crabs, piranhas and the Sons of Set. It pre-dates Duke Nukem 3D by a few months, and uses an earlier version of the 3D Realms "Build" engine used in Duke, allowing you to do things like push stone blocks around and swim underwater.
    Download the newer Powerslave demo, from Playmates, 12 megabytes.
    Download the older Powerslave demo, from PC Gamer Online, 3.8 megabytes.

  • Pyrosaurus
    Make 'em lean, make 'em mean! This is an offbeat strategy game in which you build and train your own custom dinosaur using the Pyrosaurus software, and then upload your monster and its moves to the company server and are emailed the results, for $1.60 a turn (the first turn's free). The game was created by Evryware, who also did The Ancient Art of War.
    The game requires a 486/33, and will run under DOS, Windows 3.1 or Windows 95
    Download the Pyrosaurus game, 1.2 megabytes, from Evryware.
    Download the Pyrosaurus game, 1.2 megabytes, from PC Gamer Online.

  • Quake
    The first new game from id Software since Doom II, and one of the most eagerly awaited games of all time, this game is simply unbelievable.
    Pentium processor or better, 8 MB RAM, 16 MB recommended.
    Download quake101.zip right now!; 8.8 megabytes; from an id Mirror.
    Download from the Mirror Sites right now!; 8.8 megabytes

  • QuakeWorld
    Client software for the QuakeWorld servers. You'll also need Quake to play. Read the text files carefully, neither we nor id offers technical support.
    Download the QuakeWorld client, 1.3 megabytes, from id Software.
    Download the QuakeWorld client, 1.3 megabytes, from PC Gamer Online.

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