The Sad Story of Emmeline Burns is a short visual novel with a simple but effective story. It mixes a modern setting with a look into a historical romance, focusing more on mood than complexity. The art is clean and fits the tone, and the music supports the story without being distracting. It’s very linear and doesn’t offer much replay value, but it still works well for what it is. As a free game, it’s a solid choice if you want something short, calm, and a bit emotional without a big time investment.

Alien Removal Division is a short, fast-paced FPS that focuses on movement and shooting rather than story. You run, jump, and fight through a military base overrun by aliens, using a mix of parkour and weapons to stay alive . The gameplay feels smooth and responsive, making it easy to get into and fun for quick sessions. The biggest challenge is the final boss, which is a noticeable difficulty spike. As a free game, it’s a solid, action-focused experience that doesn’t overstay its welcome.

Ruins Of Mitriom is a short, free action game that mixes exploration with simple combat. It took a bit to understand the controls at first, but once that clicked, the single-player mode became quite enjoyable. The gameplay loop of collecting crystals and upgrading your caravan works well and keeps things moving. It’s designed to be a short experience, usually around an hour, so it doesn’t overstay its welcome. There is also co-op multiplayer, which might be more fun, but I didn’t try it. Overall, a solid free game once you get used to it.

Deathloop is a stylish and creative shooter built around repeating the same day. The level design and freedom to approach targets are a lot of fun, and the gameplay feels smooth throughout. Some puzzles and clues can be a bit obscure, which can slow things down. I also wasn’t a fan of the invasion mechanic—getting repeatedly killed by high-level Julianna players was frustrating, and it took me way too long to realize you can turn it off if you just want the story. By the end, the loop started to wear thin, but overall it’s still a unique and enjoyable experience.

Shadow Warrior (2013) is a fast-paced shooter that mixes gunplay with melee combat in a really satisfying way. The combat feels smooth, especially when switching between weapons and the katana. The humor and over-the-top tone add to the experience, even if it doesn’t always land. While I enjoyed the game overall, some levels felt unnecessarily difficult, with sudden spikes that slowed the pacing. The final level in particular stands out for throwing what feels like endless hordes of demons at you, which became more frustrating than fun. Still, it’s a solid and entertaining reboot overall.