Two indie CRPGs:
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Teudogar and the Alliance with Rome I've yet to try it out, but it's definitely worth a look. It isn't freeware, but cheap. And there is a huge demo version of it. It's said to provide great gameplay, a deep story with a historical background and much realism. Consult the homepage for more information.
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Prelude to Darkness This one can be downloaded for free. Got it yesterday but haven't played more than half an hour yet. So far it's quite intriguing. I'm sure it will keep me occupied for a couple of weeks. So...get it!