The Best Free Games to Play Right Now

While video games evolve from generation to generation, gamers mostly stay the same. And every gamer knows the worst thing about gaming is boredom.

Eventually, you get tired of rotating through your library of games. But unless you’re swimming in money, it’s not easy to check out a bunch of new titles all at once.

The solution? Free games! There are a ton of free games out there that are just waiting for you to get your game on.

Of course, some of these free games are better than others. How can you know what is worth your time and what’s worth skipping out on? We’ve assembled a comprehensive guide to the best free games you start playing today!

Fortnite: Battle Royale

You might be shaking your head at the first entry on our list. After all, Fortnite: Battle Royale has reached that cultural saturation point where even your grandmother knows what it’s all about.

If you can get past that, though, you’ll find a surprisingly rich and complex game. This survival game is very easy for newcomers to pick up and begin having some serious fun. And if you really want to start unlocking cosmetic goodies, you can purchase a Battle Pass.

However, part of why this game is at the top of our list is that the free experience doesn’t feel like a compromise. There is a lot to explore and enjoy, and you can do it all without spending a dime.

Hearthstone

Many gamers grew up playing Magic: The Gathering or other customizable card game. As you get older, though, the realities of pouring a ton of money into cards and time into finding games starts taking its toll.

While Magic has created its own free online version in the form of Magic: The Gathering Arena, the best of the digital CCGs is Blizzard’s Hearthstone. While the game encourages you to spend money on virtual gold to buy packs, you can earn gold through daily challenges and never pay anything.

The game is full of Blizzard Easter eggs, but you don’t need to be a World of Warcraft superfan to love this game. It’s deep and strategic while being cute and accessible. And did we mention it plays perfectly on your phone and tablet as well as PC?