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How to Find Free Strategy Computer Games

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There are many free strategy games on the Internet. Follow the instructions below to find them.

Difficulty: Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Internet access
  • Computer
  1. Step 1

    Search for Web sites that specialize in free strategy games. Type “free strategy games” into your favorite search engine to summon a list of sites.

  2. Step 2

    Search through the list of strategy games on a free game site. The free strategy games will be in their own section.

  3. Step 3

    Make sure your computer has the required properties and test the game. The strategy games will usually list the minimum requirements you need to run them. Some games will require more memory and a faster processor than others.

  4. Step 4

    Play the game before you download to see what you think. Most reputable sites will offer trials of the games before you download the full version.

  5. Step 5

    When you find a game that you like, look for the free download so you can play offline. Strategy games will run faster when they are running directly from your hard drive. Follow the Web site's download instructions to download the game to your computer.

Tips & Warnings
  • Try many different games before you download one. You may audition a game and find that you like it better than the game you were originally considering.
  • Look for multiple free game sites. There many different free game sites on the web, so don’t limit yourself to one.
  • Be careful when downloading games. Make sure you are downloading from a trusted site and your virus protection software is current.
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