10 Great Free Flash Games [List]

Hey guys, thought I'd share with you some of my favorite off-site flash games. The games range from Tower Defense and Strategy to... games that are a little hard to describe. These games are pulled from the full list of 30 flash games on my website. Enjoy and let us know what you think!

Description: So you are a king or a general (or something), defending your kingdom from some evil from Mt. Doom (or something). Well, nevermind the story, the gameplay is excellent. Kingdom Rush is overall just an excellent TD game. This game revolves around 4 tower types, (Archers, Mages, Artillery and Footmen), and upgrading those towers becomes essential-- plus, when you upgrade it increases the strength of the tower AND changes the look/graphics which is always fun. The most notable thing that differentiates Kingdom Rush from other games is the attention to detail and the overall graphics/gameplay polish. Also, I really enjoyed how the Footmen towers actually send out men to fight/stall the enemy. It certainly feels more like an involved battle with the use of hand to hand fighters in the game. Kingdom Rush also has perhaps the best graphics/audio of any flash game I've ever played. The graphics are clean and vibrant and the audio is interesting, and sounds professionally mastered. There are also plenty of little stage-specific interactive elements in the game which did not go unnoticed (at least, not by me). The one downside is that the game isn't very long. With about a dozen stages, an experienced player should be able to best this game in about 2 hours. Like many modern flash strategy games, the game makers do have "premium content" which I imagine would include more stages, but you have to pay.

Description: Well, this game is not a typical tower defence game, but you do have a tower you are defending... so... good enough? Honestly though, this game is fantastic. You are a commander/archer in your castle and your job is to both shoot down the enemy as they come to take your flag and to send your forces to get the enemies flag. The game often comes down to how well you can cover and support your troops with arrow fire as they approach the enemy flag. What makes the game excellent is the variety of enemy, (some of which are VERY tough), and the variety of arrows and spells and upgrades. For instance, there is nothing better than placing an exploding arrow right into the center of an enemy unit at the perfect moment or bringing down an ice monster with a fire arrow to its face. Graphics can be a little crude compared to the other games on this list, but overall are decent. My final suggestion would be that you might want to turn on some of the easier arrow aiming settings (in "Shooting Styles" in the options) if youre using a laptop or want to play more casually. Note: Dont Select A Fraction when game loads-- thats some spammy nonsense from the programming. sigh.

Description: This game combines bright colors, disco-like flashing lights, rave music and tower defense strategy into one attractive package. It's both straight forward, and a very addicting challenge. What makes the game most dynamic are the bonuses you get every 5 waves: more interest on your money, more lives, a range amplifier or a power amplifier. These bonuses let you craft exactly how you will be victorious-- and since the enemies get exponentially harder, that wont always be easy. Wonderful game, though I've never been able to beat the extreme maps on the original version. Definitely recommend playing the original first -- but if you'd like, you can also find versions X and version 2 which are also fun and sport some predictable upgrades (like more enemies and difficulty tweaks).

Description: I'm not sure these two games fit in this section, but I'm not sure where else to put them. They are dark-ish action/puzzle games. Both games are great and revolve around creatively thinking about how to beat each area-- it starts easy and gets increasingly difficult and creative. This one will definitely require some serious outside the box thinking. Luckily, there's always a hint <-- Just like that.

Description: This one is strange, but fun. Puzzle/Platformer with an interesting twist and an intriguing storyline. This game has one of the better stories in this list and the game does a good job of slowly immersing you. This game is creative, challenging and interesting-- a must play if you like strategy and 2D platformers as its certainly one of the more creative platformer games you'll ever play.

Description: This game is mysterious and creative. It will likely get you scratching your head a little. Is it the matrix of video games? Well, not really? I don't know. You decide. Warning: This one may either depress you or make you feel euphoric (or both).

Description: A creepy action/shooter game. You are a man (in a top hat) who crashed his hot air balloon (yes, a hot air balloon) in an unforgiving wilderness. Luckily, there are enough supply trucks to allow you to arm yourself to the teeth and build a nice shelter. Still, you have to repair your balloon before you are overwhelmed by evil creatures and whatnot. If you like defense games and action games-- this game is worth a play through.

Description: Yea... the tower is hardly lucky. Just saying. Anyway, this game involves a little bit of strategy, a little bit of action/adventure and a lot of luck. You're stuck in a tower filled with monsters and traps and your goal is to... escape or survive probably? Maybe save the princess, I'm not sure. In the tower you are often presented with a series of doors to go through-- be sure to pick the right door. Luckily, you get as many tries as you'd like and the game saves at each new screen.

Description: This game has Strategy, Defense, Action and RPG elements and is rather complex. Your mission is to defend your castle from daily onslaught by a horde of random attackers. Inbetween waves you have AP (action points) to spent on a variety of things ranging from throwing a party to mugging people. The game is complex because there are a myriad of classes, weapons, upgrades, and items for you and your comrades. How you spend your cash and AP is essential to preparing yourself for future waves of enemies. This game is actually so complex, (and cool), that is has both a fan base and a wiki site dedicated to it. If you like defense games and strategy, this is a must play. I recommend starting with a class whose default weapon is the crossbow (goes through multiple enemies and is easy to aim on a laptop). My record is Day (level) 72.

Description: This game has a 6/10 rating on Adult Swim Games-- which I find ridiculous. In this game, your goal is to work your way up the corporate ladder from the bottom rungs. In this 2D action game, each floor presents you with a challenge for you to face prior to a promotion. Bottomline, this game is action comedy at its finest. Starting in the boiler room and working your way up to be a CEO? What's not to like?

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