Gaming is an amazing hobby, and one that I have the good fortune to call my job. But I’m not naive to the fact that, for some, the barriers of entry are a little steep. Any game console out there is expensive, and even when you have one, buying the newest trending games costs a pretty penny, too.
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So, to help you play more games while not burning a hole in your pocket, I want to highlight some incredible games you can play for free onCrazyGames, a site jam-packed with stellar titles well worth pouring hours into. But if you don’t know which are worth your time, you’re lucky because I’m about to highlight my picks right now!
Double Trouble
If you’re looking for a game that is insanely simple to understand, yet impossible to put down, then the obvious choice in the CrazyGames catalog is2048. This game sees the player begin with a grid containing a pair of 2s, and your goal is to move the numbers in the grid in a certain direction to make them collide and, in doing so, double their value.
In the beginning, this is dead simple, but as you gain more tiles and fail to double up numbers for a few consecutive turns, you’ll see that there is a lot more strategy to this game than meets the eye. It’s a game where you need to think a few moves ahead, or you’ll come unstuck, so if you fancy yourself a bit of a strategist, this is the game for you.
14Happy Wheels
I Don’t Care, Timmy!
Suppose you grew up in the era when Pewdiepie was the hottest property on the internet. In that case, you’ll know exactly what this game is. But for those unaware,Happy Wheelsis a game where you play as a series of characters, each with their own form of mobility vehicle. Your goal is to get through each stage without getting maimed, impaled, or incinerated. Which is easier said than done, let me assure you.
No matter how careful you are, or how well you know each stage within the game, there is always a sneaky little trap that will launch you into the air, and leave you with your leg dangling behind you, barely attached by tendons. It’s gory and borderline inappropriate but undeniably a lot of fun.
13Geometry Game
Timing is Key
If you’re a fan of the Geometry Dash series, then CrazyGames has a game for you that’s just as fun and addicting.Geometry Gameis an endless runner game in which you will have to time your jumps with precision to hit double jump icons, bounce pads, and avoid perilous spikes.
The game doesn’t really get more nuanced than that. It’s a test to see how long you can remain in a flow state and hold your nerve as the endless path before you comes at you with blistering speed. It’s a game that requires great timing and a lot of practice to master, but if you’re good at platformers, you’ll probably take to this one like a duck to water.
12Word Scramble
What’s The Word?
As someone who is a writer by trade, I often get a kick out of games that test my knowledge of the English language and keep my instrument sharp, so to speak. Well, if you’re someone in the same boat, then you need to check outWord Scramble, a game that presents you with a series of word jumbles and asks you to figure out which word is hidden on the screen.
You’ll have the option of guessing point blank, and you’ll also be able to request a hint that will give you the word’s definition. It’s a great game to keep your brain ticking over, and also might just expand your vocabulary, so if that sounds up your alley, give this one a try.
Blobby Battle Royale
There’s always a bigger fish, as Qui-Gon Jinn once said.Agar.IOis a game that riffs on that saying and allows you to take control of a blob floating through a seemingly infinite grid filled with little colored pellets, and with each pellet eaten, you’ll grow a little bigger. Then, as you grow, you’ll be able to eat other players, as long as you are bigger than them.
Then, it turns into a game of cat and mouse, and in this game, you play both roles. You’ll chase down the weak little minnows to buff yourself up, but equally, you’ll need to stay out of the way of huge blobs who could swallow you whole. It’s a simple but very gripping game, and the feeling of becoming one of the biggest blobs is unparalleled. So, if you want to start from nothing and build to something special, Agar.IO is a very rewarding way to do just that.
10Bee Colony
BDSM: Bees Do So Much
We continue proceedings with a cozy little resource management game calledBee Colony, where you’ll need to collect Flowers, create honey, and use your Honey to buy helpful upgrades to expand your bee hive empire.
It’s a typical ‘post-dad’ game where, through repetitive but addictive actions, you gain more abilities and resources, allowing you to watch your honey production figures soar. It’s cute as a button, easy to understand, and there are plenty of additional worlds to work through as well. I hear there is a real buzz about this one, so get stuck into this one today!
9Fish Eat Getting Big
There’s Always A Bigger Fish
I’ll admit, the broken English featured in this game’s title doesn’t exactly fill you with confidence at first, but if you look past that, you’ll find thatFish Eat Getting Bigoffers a brilliant experience that feels like a mash-up of games likeArar.IoandChillquarium.
The aim of the game here is to swim around the tank eating any fish that have a number value lower than yours, and by eating enough small fish, you’ll be able to move on to bigger and bigger targets. But watch out, as you’ll also have to avoid demon fish and explosives that will kill you no matter how many fish you have munched. It’s an addictive little fish-based title well worth giving a try.
8Derby Crash 3
All That Open Space And I Still Crashed…
If you’re in the mood to cause some chaos in a destruction derby fashion, thenDerby Crash 3is an excellent option on CrazyGames. This title drops you in a vast open environment with a wealth of fast rally cars to choose from, and your goal is to explore the world, find the other cards and vehicles driving around the place, and smash them to bits.
It’s a test of your driving skills, as you must navigate the off-road terrain and avoid flipping your car. You must also time your approach so that you can T-bone your opponents without them causing too much damage to your vehicle in return. It has shades of the oldBurnoutgames, and that should be a compliment that acts as an endorsement to try this one out.
7Hidden Objects
I Spy With My Little Eye
I’ve always lovedpoint-and-click hidden object games. Whether it be the Where’s Waldo books, or games likeHidden Through Time, I feel there has always been a place in gaming for these titles, andHidden Objectsis another fine example that proves the point.
This chill little game places you in a series of compact and densely packed scenes, and through analyzing the scene before you, you’ll need to locate a certain amount of each specific object listed at the bottom of the screen. This starts easily, but as you get down to the last few items, you’ll need to be really sharp to complete the set. So, if you consider yourself the perceptive type,Hidden Objectsis a great option.
6Planet Clicker 2
This Game And I ReallyClicked
If you’re someone who really got a kick out ofCookie Clickeror went chasing a platinum courtesy ofMy Name is Mayo, then you just might enjoy whatPlanet Clicker 2has to offer.Planet Clicker 2is a fantastic little passive game to have opened on your browser, as it allows you to check in and out of the action as and when you choose, and when you aren’t there playing, the numbers will keep ticking up in the background.
It couldn’t be simpler to play. All you need to know is how to click your mouse, and if you made it to this article, then I reckon you have what it takes. It sounds dull as dishwater, but I assure you, it’s about as addicting as it gets!
