Mike D. Sykes, II
May 5, 2020 4:53 pm ET
By now, after being stuck in the house for so long with absolutely nothing to do, you’ve probably played through every video game you have and are looking for something new.
But games aren’t cheap — especially not during this time. But you’resoincredibly bored. You need something to do.
Don’t worry. We’ve got you covered right here. Video games are fun and they don’t have to be expensive. In fact, they can even be free. We have a list of the best free to play video games available for you to play right now while you’re stuck in the house doing nothing. Enjoy.
If you’re looking for other gaming content, check these out:
- 34 video games you should be playing through quarantine.
- 33 of the best multiplayer video games to play while staying at home.
- 28 of the best single-player video games to play while staying at home.
- 19 of the best video game releases in 2020
1. FortniteThe battle royale looter-shooter game is easily the most popular game in the world right now — free or otherwise. Its worth your time based on that alone. There's a multiplayer element so, if you're new, you don't have to fight alone.
2. Call of Duty: WarzoneIf you're a fan of the Call of Duty franchise in general, this game is definitely for you. It combines Call of Duty with Fortnite's Battle Royale concept and turns it into a masterpiece. There's also a multiplayer element here.
3. Apex LegendsApex Legends is like a much more high-flying, action packed version of Warzone. It's similar to Fortnite, but holds its own as a first person shooter. It's best to go in with a team as opposed to solo to increase your chances of being the last standing.
4. PlayerUnknown's BattlegroundsPUBG saw success in the battle royale field before Fortnite did and created a blueprint that worked. You can play in teams of up to 4.
5. Counter-Strike: Global OffensiveThis game focuses on strategy and comes with a ton of action through its seven different game modes. You can play battle royale or a deathmath between you and some friends.
6. DauntlessIf you've ever played Monster Hunter: World but were looking for a bit more action, then this would be the game for you. It's not as expansive, but the monster fights are just as thrilling and the open world its set in looks fantastic.
7. WarframeThis game might be one of the most challenging on this list, but you never stop coming back to it. It's a high thrill, sci-fi space adventure that never stops surprising you.
8. World of TanksThis game is exactly what it sounds like. You're a tank that gets plopped down on a map and fights with other players (tanks) in a battle royale style firefight.
9. RunescapeThis is the OG of all OG free to play games. Runescape is a legendary PC RPG experience that always keeps you on some sort of quest. The entire map isn't free, but what's available at no cost is super expansive and will keep you hooked for weeks at a time.
10. Pokemon GoPokemon Go was groundbreaking when it first jumped on the scene four years ago. As far as mobile games go, it's still one of the best and a great way to stay active.
11. HearthstoneThis is a trading card game brought to us from the World of Warcraft. The best part is you can craft new, powerful cards without having to drop a dollar on the actual game.
12. Path of ExileThis game keeps you constantly in the action with enemies that seem to just go on forever and ever along with loot that randomly generates. It's your quintessential button masher.
13. Sky: Children of the LightThis mobile, indie game sends you and your friends searching for the keys to unlocking the mysteries of the seven different sky realms you travel across. It's enthralling. And you thought you were glued to the phone now?
14. H1Z1If you were to fuse Fortnite and COD: Warzone together, H1Z1 would be the end result. It's a bit wacky like Fortnite gets, but not too crazy. It also gets tactical, in the mold of COD or Counter-Strike, but not too in the weeds. It's a happy medium.
15. Killer InstinctIf you love a good fighting game, then you have to get Killer Instinct. It's not quite Mortal Kombat, but it'll do the job for you.
16. League of LegendsThere's no way one could make this list without including League of Legends. It's one of the best strategy games ever, but does take a serious time investment to understand.
17. SmiteIn this game, you get to be a God. You battle against other Gods on specific maps in a battle royale style fight. But between mythical beings with wild powers and not just guns.
18. DOTA 2This is League of Legend's chief rival in the action-strategy realm and it absolutely holds its own.
19. War ThunderIt's sort of like World of Tanks except for instead of just being a tank, you can take to the skies in an air ship or even participate in naval combat with other players.
20. PaladinsThis is a free to play team-based shooter in the mold of an Overwatch. Players pick certain characters and use their skills to cover for each other as they try to defeat their opponent.
21. BrawlhallaThis is like a more accessible version of the Super Smash Bros. franchise without the Nintendo characters. Cross-play is available on Xbox, Playstation and the Nintendo Switch.
22. Destiny 2Destiny 2's entire game isn't free to play but everything from the first year is fair game, free of charge. Not bad for one of the best selling games ever.
23. Dead or Alive 6If you were a fan of the Tekken franchise, this is absolutely the game for you.
24. Star Wars: The Old RepublicStar Wars fans know that this is one of the best games the movie franchise has ever given us. And, somehow, it's available to you at no cost.
25. Eve OnlineIf you've ever wondered what it would be like to travel through space and fight other spaceships while discovering new territory, you've got to play this game.
26. Guild Wars 2Create your character after choosing from one of five races and save your world from the Elder Dragon — a new existential threat.
