GOG Freebies, Demos, and Give-Aways

[Frodo]

I thought that it's about time GOG had it's own thread to keep track of freebies and give-aways, so... here we are. 

Please keep this thread only for GOG stuff. 


Venetica - Gold Edition is free for the next 45 hours.   

"Set in the fantastic world of long ago Venice, the young Scarlett falls victim to a terrible mystery, which begins with the murder of her companion by a secretive alliance of mighty necromancers. Thus fate takes its inevitable course and threatens to throw the world out of order.

Scarlett finds out that she is the daughter of death incarnate and is blessed with his ultimate powers. She is the only one who can stop the gruesome powers that threaten to destroy the entire living world.

Now it’s your chance to reverse fate! Get ready for a fast-paced adventure set in an epic world filled with dark dangers and merciless adversaries. Arm yourself with mighty weapons, rally together powerful allies and master the dark powers of death. Can you conquer the powers that threaten to inescapably destroy the world of the living? Follow your path down into the deepest abyss to death itself â€" and back again, if you are worthy!"

[BarbWire]

Thanks for the heads up, Frodo.  Love the word FREEBIE! Have downloaded and will play this afternoon, abw.

[Frodo]

Hope you enjoy it, BarbWire.   

[Frodo]

Here's a list of free games on GOG.  I have not included the demos in this list. 


Akalabeth: World of Doom
Tis said that long ago peace and tranquility covered the lands. Food and drink flowed freely, man and beast lived in peace, gold and silver abounded â€" it was the Golden Age of Akalabeth.

Mondain, second born of Wolfgang, a great king of old, wished to gain his brother's inheritance and so he used his great powers for evil, creating deep dungeons guarded by daemons and Balrogs. Now blood flowed freely in Akalabeth, and foul creatures soon came to roam near the surface. Mondain cast such sickness and pestilence upon Akalabeth, that both man and beast lived in constant fear. Thus was the Dark Age of Akalabeth.

There arose from the land a man, pure and just, to battle the Dark Lord. British, Champion of the White Light, did battle with Mondain deep within the labyrinth of dungeons, eventually driving him from Akalabeth forever. British of the White Light was proclaimed Lord British, Protector of Akalabeth. Alas, much damage had been suffered unto the lands. The Revival of Akalabest has begun.


Ascendant
Ascendant is the unforgiving beat 'em up that challenges you with a new world each time you play. It utilizes a number of modern roguelike elements such as permadeath and procedurally generated environments. You are a demigod who invades a plane controlled by your rivals. They will stop at nothing to eliminate you. Only the most impressive warriors will triumph over their armies of zealots and beasts.


Beneath A Steel Sky
Robert Foster is an innocent outsider stranded in a vast city where oppressed civilians live and work in soaring tower blocks... while the corrupt, covetous and rich lie underground, shielded from all pollution. Alone, save for a robot circuit board, Foster must fight for survival... and discover the sinister truth behind his abduction...


Bio Menace
Join top CIA tough guy, Snake Logan as he battles for his life against ferocious monsters created by an evil and twisted mastermind. Your mission is to defeat whoever is unleashing the hordes of mutants which threaten to take over the world. You will travel across the world, rescuing hostages, defeating monsters and isposing of vile henchmen. Along the way, you will find several different weapons, special bonuses, big boss creatures and secret areas.


Cayne
In this grim return to the STASIS universe, expectant protagonist, Hadley, wakes up in a facility. Where is she? Why is she there? And, why do they want her baby?

Help panicked and anxious Hadley find her feet and brave stomach-churning situations to break free, by solving puzzles in this FREE horror adventure game.


Dagon
Dagon is a 3D narrative experience in madness based on the cult short story of the same title by the master of cosmic horror and weird fiction, H. P. Lovecraft himself. It’s an interactive portal into the world of the controversial genius and his highly acclaimed Cthulhu Mythos, open to both newcomers and long-time devotees.


Delores: A Thimbleweed Park Mini-Adventure
The year is 1988. Adventure game developer Delores Edmund, on hiatus from her job at MMucasFlem Games, has returned to Thimbleweed Park for a quick vacation. While she’s home, she’s making some extra money as a photographer for the Thimbleweed Nickel News. Hey, game developers need to eat, too!

Thimbleweed Park hasn’t changed at all in the year since Delores has been away… or has it?


Doomdark's Revenge
Mike Singleton's '85 classic Adventure Strategy sequel to The Lords of Midnight "It is many moons now since the Lords of Midnight first appeared out of the soft, wearing gloom. Those of you who took up their challenge and rode with them to battle against the cruel Witchking will need no reminding of that epic struggle. But now a new epic tale unfolds, the story of Doomdark’s Revenge.


Elder Scrolls: Arena
Turmoil has engulfed the land of Tamriel, for the emperor, Uriel Septim VII, has been banished into another dimension and usurped by his imperial battlemage, Jagar Tharn. Tharn has impersonated the emperor and killed all that stood in his way, except one. Waking up in the prison, you are informed of these nefarious happenings by the spirit of Ria Silmane, Tharn’s murdered apprentice. With all other threats unaware or removed, you are the last hope for restoring Tamriel’s true emperor and are freed by Ria to begin your quest. With her assistance, you must collect the scattered pieces of the Staff of Chaos and use it to return Uriel Septim from his dimensional prison. Using your wits, might and magic, you must explore the vast world of Tamriel and recover these pieces while battling Tharn’s forces. Can you defeat this imposter and rescue Uriel Septim from his prison?


Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall
The ancient golem Numidium, a powerful weapon once used by the great Tiber Septim to unify Tamriel, has been found in Iliac Bay. In the power struggle that follows, the King of Daggerfall is murdered and his spirit haunts the kingdom. The Emperor Uriel Septim VII senspirit to rest and ensure that the golem does not fall into the wrong handsds his champion to the province of High Rock to put the king’s . Daggerfall offers you an opportunity to adventure in total freedom within a world where you destiny is of your own making and consequence evolves from your decisions. A world of love and darkness, magic and sorcery. Whether you choose to follow a quest or to venture out alone, you will interact with thousands of people as you travel across an expansive land in a time of fantasy and imagination.

[Frodo]

Free GOG games continued...


Eschalon: Book I
Waking up in a strange place with no memory of who you are, you must undertake the difficult and arduous journey of finding out who you really are. The only clue you have is a hastily written note telling you to meet a stranger in the nearest town. Thus begins your first step into the wondrous and dangerous world of Eschalon: Book I.


Flight Of The Amazon Queen
As Joe King, the pilot of the Amazon Queen, you must navigate your own fate in this point-and-click adventure brimming with fun-filled action. What began as a piece of cake job - flying a sexy movie star, Faye Russel to her next shooting location, soon turnes out to be a dangerous challenge, as you must outwit your unscrupulous rival the flying Dutchman and foil the plans of the evil genius Doctor Frank Ironstein… In the mysterious Amazon jungle you'll encounter a dangerous temple, fearsome Amazonian warriors, and a powerful mad scientist intent on taking over the world!


GWENT: The Witcher Card Game
Join in The Witcher universe’s favorite card game â€" available for free! Blending the CCG and TCG genres, GWENT sees you clash in fast-paced online PvP duels that combine bluffing, on-the-fly decision making and careful deck construction. Collect and command Geralt, Yennefer and other iconic Witcher-world heroes. Grow your collectible arsenal with spells and special abilities that dramatically turn the tide of battle. Use deception and clever tricks in your strategy to win the fight in classic, seasonal and Arena modes. Play GWENT: The Witcher Card Game for free now!


Hello Neighbour Alpha Version
The Pre-Alpha & Alpha 1 of Hello Neighbor is a completely free "early demo" of the Stealth Horror Game. It features a very basic house and basic gameplay elements. It's been developed as a proof-of-concept that it is indeed possible to make interesting gameplay with the premise of breaking into your neighbor's house, and having the AI learn from your moves.


Hellpoint: The Thespian Feast
The Thespian Feast is a free sequel-like chapter of Hellpoint, a dark and challenging action RPG where the line between science and occultism is unclear.

Many decades after the incident, someone finally manages to reach the forsaken space colony of Irid Novo. What the investigator finds, defies any form of reason, but a morbid obsession pushes him forward. If death doesn't come first, insanity will surely have the better of him.


Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number - Digital Comics
Download the Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number digital comic series by Dayjob Studio prior to the release of the game and dive into the backstory of several factions on a path to confrontation. The entire five-part series is free to download and comes in a single app that will be updated with new issues leading up to the launch of Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number.


Janosik - Highlander Precision Platformer
Janosik's companions were captured by the evil Count Von Zur and it’s up to you to find and rescue them from the prison. Explore hand-drawn pixel art world, find secrets, jump over deadly obstacles, roll and attack enemies, collect gold coins and find upgrades.


Jill of the Jungle: The Complete Trilogy
Jill is a tough lady. She can run, jump, and skillfully use her knife and spinning blade. Want to really trick Jill’s opponents? Find the magical icons, and Jill will transform into a flaming bird, a leaping frog, or even better, a fish who can shoot bullets! Even though Jill is prepared for the dangers of the jungle, helping her complete her mission will not be easy. Do you have the courage to help her?


Loria
Loria is a homage to classics from golden era of strategy games, with modern spin on controls and user experience.


Lure Of The Temptress
Trouble is afoot in the once peaceful land of Turnvale. Skori warriors (vicious mercenaries under the control of the mysterious Temptress) have arrived. But who is the Temptress, and more importantly, where is she?

[Danvzare]

Shantae and the Pirate's Curse is currently free on GOG for the next 40 hours or so.

[Frodo]

Beautiful Desolation is free for the next 63 hours.   

Mark, a man out of time, searches for his lost brother Don, in a far-flung futuristic era ruled by highly advanced technologies which are both revered and reviled. Your surroundings hold echoes of a desolate past, and glimpses of a dark future that has yet to be written by your actions. Be prepared to face many tough choices that will shape this land long after you complete your journey.

[Frodo]

Flashback is free for the next 65 hours. 

[Frodo]

VirtuaVerse Is free for the next 71 hours. 

In a future not too far away, one Artificial Intelligence has prevailed over all other AIs and their governments. Society has migrated to a permanently integrated reality connected to a single neural network that continuously optimizes people's experiences by processing personal data.  Nathan, an outsider still refusing to comply with the new system, makes a living off the grid as a smuggler of modded hardware and cracked software. Geared with his custom headset, he is among the few that can still switch AVR off and see reality for what truly is.

[Ponch]

Flashback is free for the next 65 hours. 

Ooh! Flashback! 

[lorenzo]

Thanks for pointing these out, Frodo! I often miss these free games.

[Cassiebsg]

I must have steeped for a week or so, missed flashback. 
But grabbed VirtuaVerse.  (not that I ever play any of the few games I have on GOG) 

But please do keep posting these, it's much appreciated. 

[Frodo]

Stasis is free for the next 61 hours.   

[Frodo]

Dink Smallwood is free permanently. 

[Danvzare]

Dink Smallwood is free permanently. 

Hasn't Dink Smallwood been freeware for years?
It's nice that it's finally gotten onto GOG though. 

[Frodo]

Dex is free for the next 71 hours.   

[mkennedy]

Lovecraft's Untold Stories is available for free for limited time!
https://www.gog.com/game/lovecrafts_untold_stories

[Frodo]

Immortal Redneck is free for the next 70 hours.   
https://www.gog.com/en/game/immortal_redneck

[Cassiebsg]

Uhm, how did I miss this one when I check the forum daily? 

[Frodo]

Shame you missed it