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In these times, everyone craves a distraction. It's a shared reality, understood by all, including game developers. Some have graciously chosen to offer their iOS games for free temporarily, providing a delightful escape for those seeking entertainment while practicing social distancing.
If you haven't explored the tower defense series Kingdom Rush, a beloved classic in the iOS app store, you're in for a treat. Ironhide Studios has made two earlier titles in the series, Kingdom Rush Origins and Kingdom Rush Frontiers, free to download on iOS and Android until “March 22/23.” (These games are also available on PC via Steam, though not for free.) Each installment offers unique features—new towers to construct and fresh enemies to fend off—making it a must-try for tower defense enthusiasts.
Kingdom Rush: Origins (iOS, Android)
Kingdom Rush: Frontiers (iOS, Android)
The developer Team Alto announced via tweet that their two beloved snowboarding games, Alto’s Adventure and Alto’s Odyssey, are available for free on iOS and macOS this week. (These games are also accessible on Android, where they were already free but include advertisements.)
Alto’s Adventure (iOS, MacOS)
Alto’s Odyssey (iOS, MacOS)
Beyond free game offerings, several studios are hosting sales or providing free trials. Vlambeer has slashed the price of its acclaimed game Nuclear Throne by 90% on Steam—reducing it from $11.99 to $1.19—until March 19. For those seeking a grander experience, Ubisoft is offering a free play weekend for Assassin’s Creed Odyssey on PS4, Xbox One, and PC from March 19 to March 22. As the saying goes, never turn down a free game—dive in and enjoy the adventure.
