October 18th

http://www.desura.com/games/zombie-apoc

"Try to survive an Apocalypse by playing this retro-stylized game!

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A Friend told you a story which you were the main actor...

And you were there trying to survive a Zombie Apocalypse!

"Once upon an Apocalypse"

This retro-stylized and minimalist game will challenge you to discover the secrets, find survivors and reach the last day with the best results, earning all the Achievements!"

http://www.desura.com/games/weathered

"Weathered is a short experimental 'Noire style 1950's inspired Point and Click game'."

http://www.desura.com/games/project-visitor

"Project Visitor is a fast paced MMOFPS/RTS hybrid. You build your world around you, conquer land, defend your MDN, with a collectible economy, that is the definition of own, mine, defend, survive! Project Visitor offers a free to play option as well as a premium member option. Pick a corporation, stake your claim, and build your empire."

http://www.desura.com/games/flix

"Discover the Flix. Simple and challenging action-puzzle game. Move the tiles to reshape the map and help our little hero to find his way home. Take the challenge and complete 24 levels. Try it and step by step unveil this pure gaming experience. In the Flix you will not find any words, nor text - explore and discover everything on your own! FEATURES: ★ No tutorials, completely text-free. Just tap on the screen and discover everything by yourself. ★ 24 challenging levels. ★ Unique action-puzzle mechanics. ★ No ads, no IAPs, everything for free. Totally!"

Thanks! Good tip!

What the hell is wrong with Once upon an Apocalypse? It says there's Mac and Linux versions, but when I download, only Windows versions are there. :(

i only saw the windows version too .... i didn't used a filter...

Look at the page. It's not about filters...

No idea. Sent a message to the dev asking about it :/

doh, didn't noticed that :P

well , if it's like a game i downloaded recently, it's possible the others files ain't up yet. Don't send a mail to Desura , they will answer in a week or more .... just wait... best course of action / or post there.

Ask the dev is a good idea too; like nijuu said.

So how does Freedom Friday work then - are there a bunch of new freeware titles added every week, do they get taken down or go back to costing actual money at some point and is there a way to order all games on Desura by price - including the free ones?
Cheers!

I think the rules are: As long as it's free on Freedom Friday, anything goes.

Some games have been free before, some games have been in the catalog before, others are added specifically for the event, I think some may have cost money before.

Not sure there is a way to search or rank by price (looking through forums it had been on the todo list as of Sep 2012 but nothing noted since then)


Filters exist for Windows/Mac/Linux and stuff like top 100 for each

http://www.desura.com/games/top.

And Psyringe is right about how it works :)

Message from the devs. :)

Couldnt find the latest in gamedeals so added latest back in here

http://www.desura.com/games/blue-saga

This is a free indie mmorpg currently in development but released in a beta-version, so just download the game and start playing! The game features retro pixel art and a gigantic world to explore, both by land and sea. There is only one person developing this game at the moment but updates are coming frequently. My main inspiration sources for the game are: Dark Souls, the One Piece anime and Pokémon amongst others, but more games are added into the mix as I make progress =D.

http://www.desura.com/games/welcome-home

Home rejuvenates your mind from stress and the formal structure that humans have developed. This game takes your mind, and twists it with philosophical thoughts about a human's mindset and his or her journey through life. This game personifies that feeling, and helps you the player better understand it and describe it.

http://www.desura.com/games/mansionvania

Mansionvania is a castlevania insipired platformer, as the name might suggest. You play as a short policeman whose pet lizzard has been kidnapped by an evil warlock. Fight your way through his mansion and save your pet. Containing 9 levels and 4 bosses, an unique art style and plenty of challenging gameplay.

http://www.desura.com/games/escape-the-underground

You are Frederick, a little guy who eats blocks and rocks for a living, and unfortunately you're sent to hell. No one knows why... Anyway, your task is to try and escape, away from hell, and back to your previous life. The evil spirits want you dead, every 10 seconds. If you don't satisfy them, you will be destroyed and return to the last place you stood. Just keep in mind, you can hardly see anything, and you're in a rush. Good luck!