Abandonware games: play old video games for free.
Are you nostalgic for old video games and looking to play them for free? My tip is abandonware, which will allow you to enjoy vintage games without spending a dime. Explanations.
Playing an old video game is like finding your first blanket: it brings to the surface a whole bunch of childhood memories. The problem is, no one wants to pay for a souvenir. Fortunately, the abandonware is here!
What is abandonware?
After fifteen years, the video game license passes into the public domain. They are therefore playable for free and legally!
The Americans have given them a strange name: abandonware, which means that the creator abandons his software and leaves it available to everyone! Let's take advantage of it!
Yes but where to find abandonware?
In fact, it is very simple. There are dozens of sites offering abandonware, including a few in French, such as abandonware-france.org, abandonware-paradise.fr or freeoldies.com.
But my favorite is still myabandonware.com, which has a directory of over 2000 games of any style or year. Small problem for non-polyglots: it's in English. Nothing serious, just type the name of your game in the search bar.
In short, I have already downloaded dozens of antiques from my childhood and I can no longer do without them. It's your turn!
Not so fast! How to download the games?
Some games are not suitable for new processors. Therefore, sometimes you will need to use free software like D-Fend Reloaded to open it. It's very simple, you just have to click on the add button in D-Fend and import your downloaded game. After that, have fun!
Do you have other questions or difficulties installing your abandonware games? Do you know any other tips for playing free games? Do not hesitate to leave comments, I will answer them with pleasure!
