Isometric games aren’t a genre, they’re a visual design choice. And that’s why we love them! Originally developed as a way for early computers to emulate 3D-like landscapes, the isometric game became something entirely its own, even in an age where polygons and true 3D are king. They’re particularly good at creating adventure/puzzle games, as blocks can cover blocks while opening up most of the screen for exploration, leaving you immersed in a compact little

Got a few hours to burn? Looking for a game that will provide more than just a sugary sweet temporary fix? Look no further than your local Flash role playing game (RPG)! These hardy, story- and character-driven games let you dive into a world of fantasy and epic battles. Explore a new world, slowly increase your character’s power, fight enemies that look like they crawled out of the deepest pits of hell, and wield magic

It’s pirate time! The booty gatherers from sea tales are a favorite subject for games, books, films and television shows alike, and the Flash gaming scene is ripe with pirate lore. You can play as a pirate, play against pirates, play as a normal person acting like a pirate, defend pirates, pit pirates against ninjas… You get the point! No matter your favorite genre, there’s probably a pirate game ready to satisfy your craving. And

Smacking stuff. Hitting things just to see how far they’ll go. Such a practice is frowned upon in the real world (unless you’re a sports superstar). In the realm of Flash gaming, however, it’s a task we highly encourage! Although they’re not a member of a notable sub-genre in particular, these “launching” games like the titles below are reflex-based action games that challenge you to see how far you can throw or knock something. Maybe

One of the oldest commercially-successful genres is the fighting game. Featuring small stages and one-on-one combat, fighting games allowed players to take on each other in competitive bouts or fight their way through a series of matches to prove their skill. Fighters eventually morphed into the brawler, a genre with a story, level progression, and two player co-op modes. Now, two dimensional battles became a little more fluid, allowing players to move up and down