Alternatives to Braid

Jonathan Blow's stunning 2D platform adventure release featuring innovative time-travel mechanics and princesses in distress

Garry's Mod

Program license: Paid

Multiplayer online game where members create and share modes

OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard

Program license: Paid

An upgrade from the VLC Player or QuickTime, this software lets you enjoy your leisure time in comfort

Document Writer: Advanced Word Processor

Program license: Free

Create and edit documents before saving to a file or publishing and sharing

GIMP

Program license: Free

Open source image editor for the Mac that comes with a wide range of functions

Word Writer for Microsoft Office Open Office

Program license: Free

Lightweight, simple and effective word editing app from Microsoft

Battle Monkeys

Program license: Free

Geek Beach's 3D fighting fiesta filled with hundreds of costumes and endless primate-bashing, simian-smashing fun

Descent 2

Program license: Free

A fast-paced sci-fi shooter where you have to take down big aliens with even bigger guns

Mario Paint Composer

Program license: Free

A free Mac application that lets you recreate the Mario Paint music maker for SNES

Happy Wheels

Program license: Trial version

Several levels of racing with a bit of darker humor

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater

Program license: Trial version

An extreme sports game that offers one of the best physics engines on the market

Apeiron X

Program license: Trial version

Work together on photos with family, friends, and coworkers to achieve the best result

Coming Out on Top

Program license: Paid

This gay dating simulator puts a sense of story and character building above traditional raciness

Machinarium

Program license: Trial version

A beautiful puzzler with a handcrafted style that draws inspiration from classic point and click games

Star Trek Online

Program license: Free

Star Trek Online is an MMORPG that gives Trekkies the freedom to pilot a Romulan, Klingon or Federation starship

The Elder Scrolls Online

Program license: Paid

A massively multiplayer roleplaying game with a skill-based development system built around the popular Elder Scrolls universe

Kega Fusion

Program license: Free

Play classic Sega Genesis games on this emulator that's compatible with almost all official releases for the console

Simple Comic

Program license: Free

View all types of comic strips in various formats online

SOMA

Program license: Paid

Claustrophobic Mac-only horror title from Frictional Games featuring underwater gameplay mechanics and rich narrative elements