How to play Flash games safely and for free on PC

Many of us grew up using websites full of flash games and enjoying each and everyone of them. In a way, Adobe’s multimedia software became a fundamental part of our daily lives. Unfortunately, Flash ended its development back in 2021 (2011 on smartphones), and with its demise, millions of games fell into obscurity. Now, with Flashpoint Infinity, we can all become internet archeologists and relive the good old days by playing the best games from this golden age.

How to install Flashpoint Infinity

Flashpoint Infinity is incredibly easy to install. The team at BlueMaxima has worked hard to create a version accessible for everyone. However, there’s always a chance you may come across some unexpected problems, so here’s the best guide to make sure you don’t miss a single detail.

1. Open the Flashpoint Infinity page on Uptodown.
2. Click on download.
3. Once downloaded, run it.
4. Follow the installation process, indicating the path where you want to install it.
5. That’s it! You’re ready to play.

However, there may be a small problem: the program may not show you the included flash games. This is very common, and it also has a very simple solution:

1. Go to “Settings” and then go to the “Flashpoint Path” section.
2. Choose the installation path of Flashpoint Infinity.
3. Download the updated version of flashpoint.sqlite from the official website.
4. Go to the “Data” folder where you installed the program and replace the file with the one that already existed there.

The best Flashpoint Infinity games

As the app’s creators assure, in Flashpoint Infinity, you can find practically all the games that were ever created. They have a more than a terabyte database filled with these types of games. The one you’re looking for is sure to be on the list. However, if you’re unsure which ones to choose, here’s a cheat sheet with the best games to help you deal with your nostalgia.

• Alien Hominid: If you’re familiar with Metal Slug, this game probably won’t catch you off guard because it’s practically a skin of it. In it, you’ll play an alien who has to face the feds that want to hunt you down. The game doesn’t skimp on gore or dark humor, which made it the game that everyone wanted to try back in the day.
• Boxhead: We can’t be the only ones who lost hours of sleep and missed class to play this little title. Basically, it’s a game where you have to withstand massive waves of zombies by using a powerful arsenal and making a series of constructions for you to take cover. The key to success in Boxhead: creating forts in the most rugged areas and being patient. You can thank us later.

• Any game from the Madness saga: This is one of the longest-running sagas of its kind. The Madness saga began as a series of short films (which you can also watch in Flashpoint Infinity). In these, a man takes on half the world in order to hunt down an evil clown. You play this man in the games and have to face everything, and grin and bear it. For many of us, these short films and video games were the talks of recess while growing up.
• 1066: This rather difficult strategy title puts you in the shoes of the contenders during the Battle of Hastings. It’s a historical strategy game that’s only recommended for experts.

• Burrito Bison: Its creator, Kongregate, now makes games for phones. In fact, there’s an improved version of Burrito Bison for phones that’s a real knockout. However, for anyone who’s simply nostalgic for the original version, it’s also available here.

Animations: the other side of Flashpoint Infinity

As previously mentioned, you can also find different animations quite iconic from a few years back. “Madness” was one of the most famous around the world.

However, there are many others that are worthwhile, such as “ASDF The Movie,” which always offered a great amount of absurd humor. The legendary animation “All Your Base Are Belong to Us” is also available.

Is it safe to play Flash games in 2022?

In 2017, Adobe warned that it was going to be done with Flash as of January 1, 2021. Because of this, the multimedia software no longer received any further security updates, which made it a target for so-called “malware.” With Flashpoint Infinity, you can forget about this problem. It’s completely secure and open source, so the program code is publicly available on its website. Consequently, it’s a totally non-profit project, and its developers are determined to maintain it as a relic that will bring back games that are now considered ancient internet artifacts.

Translated by Sarah Odebralski