Free remakes

The freeware scene is made up of small developer teams and lone programmers who draw inspiration from classic video games—sometimes to create something entirely new, other times to remake beloved titles. One of the best ways to honor those old games is through remakes: updating graphics and sound, improving gameplay, refining controls, and ultimately aiming to deliver an experience even better than the original. Remakes are both a tribute to gaming history and, in some cases, a stepping stone toward a professional career in the industry.

The titles that get remade most often are the classics every gamer knows. Civilization, Sierra On-Line’s point-and-click adventures, The Legend of Zelda, and Transport Tycoon are just a few examples of fan-made remakes. Arcade legends are also a favorite target for developers seeking approachable projects: Pac-Man, Donkey Kong, Space Invaders, and Pengo have all been reimagined countless times.