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Free Online Games

This category collects online games services and resources from the original old free online resources list. It includes 20 links with Wayback references, status notes, short descriptions, favicon badges when available, and live links when a current site is still useful. Example entries include Miniclip, Addicting Games, Newgrounds, Shockwave.

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20links in this category
8archive-first links
12live-first links
3eras represented

Category notes

What is in this category

This category collects online games services and resources from the original old free online resources list. It includes 20 links with Wayback references, status notes, short descriptions, favicon badges when available, and live links when a current site is still useful. Example entries include Miniclip, Addicting Games, Newgrounds, Shockwave.

Era totals

1990s: 6 Early 2000s: 7 Mid-2000s: 7

Status totals

Active or preserved: 12 Defunct or closed: 5 Changed over time: 3

Service links

Free Online Games directory

Use the cards for quick browsing or the table for a compact full list. Older, changed, or closed services open through Wayback first.

20 links showing

  • Miniclip

    Miniclip is an online games entry from the Early 2000s web. It is marked "Active", so the live site is the primary link with Wayback kept for older captures.

    Early 2000s Active or preserved Live link first miniclip.com
    Archive Live
  • Addicting Games

    Addicting Games is an online games entry from the Early 2000s web. It is marked "Active", so the live site is the primary link with Wayback kept for older captures.

    Early 2000s Active or preserved Live link first addictinggames.com
    Archive Live
  • Newgrounds

    Newgrounds is an online games entry from the 1990s web. It is marked "Active", so the live site is the primary link with Wayback kept for older captures.

    1990s Active or preserved Live link first newgrounds.com
    Archive Live
  • Shockwave

    Shockwave is an online games entry from the 1990s web. It is marked "Active", so the live site is the primary link with Wayback kept for older captures.

    1990s Active or preserved Live link first shockwave.com
    Archive Live
  • Pogo

    Pogo is an online games entry from the 1990s web. It is marked "Free tier, active", so the live site is the primary link with Wayback kept for older captures.

    1990s Active or preserved Live link first pogo.com
    Archive Live
  • Armor Games

    Armor Games is an online games entry from the Mid-2000s web. It is marked "Active", so the live site is the primary link with Wayback kept for older captures.

    Mid-2000s Active or preserved Live link first armorgames.com
    Archive Live
  • Kongregate

    Kongregate is an online games entry from the Mid-2000s web. It is marked "Active", so the live site is the primary link with Wayback kept for older captures.

    Mid-2000s Active or preserved Live link first kongregate.com
    Archive Live
  • Candystand

    Candystand is an online games entry listed as defunct or closed. The Wayback Machine link is used first because the live site may no longer function.

    1990s Defunct or closed Archive link first candystand.com
    Archive Live
  • PopCap

    PopCap is an online games entry that changed from its original free-web era form. The Wayback link is the best primary reference for old versions.

    Early 2000s Changed over time Archive link first popcap.com
    Archive Live
  • Gamesville

    Gamesville is an online games entry listed as defunct or closed. The Wayback Machine link is used first because the live site may no longer function.

    1990s Defunct or closed Archive link first gamesville.com
    Archive Live
  • Y8

    Y8 is an online games entry from the Mid-2000s web. It is marked "Active", so the live site is the primary link with Wayback kept for older captures.

    Mid-2000s Active or preserved Live link first y8.com
    Archive Live
  • FreeOnlineGames

    FreeOnlineGames is an online games entry from the Early 2000s web. It is marked "Active", so the live site is the primary link with Wayback kept for older captures.

    Early 2000s Active or preserved Live link first freeonlinegames.com
    Archive Live
  • GameHouse

    GameHouse is an online games entry that changed from its original free-web era form. The Wayback link is the best primary reference for old versions.

    1990s Changed over time Archive link first gamehouse.com
    Archive Live
  • Zapak

    Zapak is an online games entry listed as defunct or closed. The Wayback Machine link is used first because the live site may no longer function.

    Early 2000s Defunct or closed Archive link first zapak.com
    Archive Live
  • Nitrome

    Nitrome is an online games entry from the Mid-2000s web. It is marked "Active", so the live site is the primary link with Wayback kept for older captures.

    Mid-2000s Active or preserved Live link first nitrome.com
    Archive Live
  • Big Fish Games

    Big Fish Games is an online games entry that changed from its original free-web era form. The Wayback link is the best primary reference for old versions.

    Mid-2000s Changed over time Archive link first bigfishgames.com
    Archive Live
  • PlayHub

    PlayHub is an online games entry listed as defunct or closed. The Wayback Machine link is used first because the live site may no longer function.

    Mid-2000s Defunct or closed Archive link first playhub.com
    Archive Live
  • UgameZone

    UgameZone is an online games entry from the Mid-2000s web. It is marked "Active", so the live site is the primary link with Wayback kept for older captures.

    Mid-2000s Active or preserved Live link first ugamezone.com
    Archive Live
  • FlashArcade

    FlashArcade is an online games entry listed as defunct or closed. The Wayback Machine link is used first because the live site may no longer function.

    Early 2000s Defunct or closed Archive link first flasharcade.com
    Archive Live
  • Mousebreaker

    Mousebreaker is an online games entry from the Early 2000s web. It is marked "Active", so the live site is the primary link with Wayback kept for older captures.

    Early 2000s Active or preserved Live link first mousebreaker.com
    Archive Live

Compact table

All Free Online Games entries

Icon Service Description Main link Era Status Archive Archive target
Miniclip Miniclip is an online games entry from the Early 2000s web. It is marked "Active", so the live site is the primary link with Wayback kept for older captures. Live Early 2000s Active or preserved Wayback miniclip.com
Addicting Games Addicting Games is an online games entry from the Early 2000s web. It is marked "Active", so the live site is the primary link with Wayback kept for older captures. Live Early 2000s Active or preserved Wayback addictinggames.com
Newgrounds Newgrounds is an online games entry from the 1990s web. It is marked "Active", so the live site is the primary link with Wayback kept for older captures. Live 1990s Active or preserved Wayback newgrounds.com
Shockwave Shockwave is an online games entry from the 1990s web. It is marked "Active", so the live site is the primary link with Wayback kept for older captures. Live 1990s Active or preserved Wayback shockwave.com
Pogo Pogo is an online games entry from the 1990s web. It is marked "Free tier, active", so the live site is the primary link with Wayback kept for older captures. Live 1990s Active or preserved Wayback pogo.com
Armor Games Armor Games is an online games entry from the Mid-2000s web. It is marked "Active", so the live site is the primary link with Wayback kept for older captures. Live Mid-2000s Active or preserved Wayback armorgames.com
Kongregate Kongregate is an online games entry from the Mid-2000s web. It is marked "Active", so the live site is the primary link with Wayback kept for older captures. Live Mid-2000s Active or preserved Wayback kongregate.com
Candystand Candystand is an online games entry listed as defunct or closed. The Wayback Machine link is used first because the live site may no longer function. Archive 1990s Defunct or closed Wayback candystand.com
PopCap PopCap is an online games entry that changed from its original free-web era form. The Wayback link is the best primary reference for old versions. Archive Early 2000s Changed over time Wayback popcap.com
Gamesville Gamesville is an online games entry listed as defunct or closed. The Wayback Machine link is used first because the live site may no longer function. Archive 1990s Defunct or closed Wayback gamesville.com
Y8 Y8 is an online games entry from the Mid-2000s web. It is marked "Active", so the live site is the primary link with Wayback kept for older captures. Live Mid-2000s Active or preserved Wayback y8.com
FreeOnlineGames FreeOnlineGames is an online games entry from the Early 2000s web. It is marked "Active", so the live site is the primary link with Wayback kept for older captures. Live Early 2000s Active or preserved Wayback freeonlinegames.com
GameHouse GameHouse is an online games entry that changed from its original free-web era form. The Wayback link is the best primary reference for old versions. Archive 1990s Changed over time Wayback gamehouse.com
Zapak Zapak is an online games entry listed as defunct or closed. The Wayback Machine link is used first because the live site may no longer function. Archive Early 2000s Defunct or closed Wayback zapak.com
Nitrome Nitrome is an online games entry from the Mid-2000s web. It is marked "Active", so the live site is the primary link with Wayback kept for older captures. Live Mid-2000s Active or preserved Wayback nitrome.com
Big Fish Games Big Fish Games is an online games entry that changed from its original free-web era form. The Wayback link is the best primary reference for old versions. Archive Mid-2000s Changed over time Wayback bigfishgames.com
PlayHub PlayHub is an online games entry listed as defunct or closed. The Wayback Machine link is used first because the live site may no longer function. Archive Mid-2000s Defunct or closed Wayback playhub.com
UgameZone UgameZone is an online games entry from the Mid-2000s web. It is marked "Active", so the live site is the primary link with Wayback kept for older captures. Live Mid-2000s Active or preserved Wayback ugamezone.com
FlashArcade FlashArcade is an online games entry listed as defunct or closed. The Wayback Machine link is used first because the live site may no longer function. Archive Early 2000s Defunct or closed Wayback flasharcade.com
Mousebreaker Mousebreaker is an online games entry from the Early 2000s web. It is marked "Active", so the live site is the primary link with Wayback kept for older captures. Live Early 2000s Active or preserved Wayback mousebreaker.com
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