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A great pack of games you can launch from your desktop

A great pack of games you can launch from your desktop

Vote: (672 votes)

Program license: Free

Developer: Gemtree Software

Version: 1.12

Works under: Windows

Vote:

Program license

(672 votes)

Free

Developer

Version

Gemtree Software

1.12

Works under:

Windows

Pros

  • Incredible selection of engaging games and apps
  • Players can select one of three varieties of Peter's, the platform powering the software

Cons

  • Not much info on the company that produces the platform, Gemtree Software
  • The most recent update for the platform came in 2009

Desktop Games is a retro game platform for Windows, and the system is designed with several different variations for the player to select from. This app delivers games in a number of themes, including 3D adventure games, sports, math games, drawing games, and many others. These games are ideal for the whole family since they are built to be fun and engaging without being overly complex or inappropriate for younger ages. The platform is built with a programming system called Peter's.

There are several features of this application that make is an attractive option for those seeking a classic gaming experience. The games in this platform are quite simple, so they have a strong retro appeal that goes beyond the complexity of modern games. This software is also very space efficient, and it only takes up about a megabyte of space on a hard drive. That means that basically any Windows system can run the games as long as minimal free space is available.

This software might be thought of as a widget platform that provides users with an environment to enjoy simple games, and because it has the ability to run smaller individual apps as games, there is more utility in the software beyond games. Software widgets that can be used with this software include a digital clock, a zodiac personality analyzer, a hypnotic photo application, and many others. Using this platform, players can access over 100 games for the desktop.

Pros

  • Incredible selection of engaging games and apps
  • Players can select one of three varieties of Peter's, the platform powering the software

Cons

  • Not much info on the company that produces the platform, Gemtree Software
  • The most recent update for the platform came in 2009