Today, expensive AAA titles and fancy graphics rule in gaming. It’s hard to imagine that free = good. But with a little digging, you can find great content. Ready to check it out?
Of course, everyone has heard of SOME free games. The field of esports wouldn’t be the same without Dota 2, Fortnite and CS:GO. But what if you like strategy, or a good storyline, or even some pure, mindless fun? Buckle up for a wild ride in Free Gamestown!
EVE Online
An MMORPG of staggering beauty and infinite possibilities, EVE is the dream of every sci-fi junkie. You can be a lone explorer, join trade consortiums, wage war among the stars... and you don’t have to pay a dime.
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Sometimes, a gamer just wants to kill something. Or ten thousand of something. In this game, you get to. Enjoy the pure psycho fun of killing droves of enemies. It’s currently listed as free on GOG.com but be careful! It has an 18+ age restriction, and for a good reason! Good for relieving some stress, though.
Path of Exile
Getting flashbacks from Diablo? This hack-and-slash extRRRavaganza will keep you on your toes at all times. The number of skills and ways to combine them is practically endless. It’s fast-paced, rich in content and full of other players to team up with. All you need to do is install, register and play. Also, GGG announced that Path of Exile II is coming in “late 2020”!
Crusader Kings II
Wait, that’s free now? When it came out in 2012, Crusader Kings II had a normal price for the time. Now, you can get it on Steam for exactly 0$ and enjoy hours days of fun. The game is a grand strategy and dynasty simulator in one. You manipulate rulers and kingdoms of Medieval Europe. If you are a fan of medieval history, you will love this one!
World of Warships
Something missing from your life? It might be the U.S. Sampson Destroyer. In this game, you combat others in epic naval warfare. You can collect and upgrade your ships as you progress. With World of Warships, you also learn a lot about the different tiers and types of combat ships. This one’s for all the Captains. Try the other titles by Wargaming: World of Tanks and World of Airplanes. All are free to play!
Beneath a Steel Sky
Launched in distant 1994, this game is a retro classic. Don’t let the fuzzy graphics fool you: it features amazing art. Dave Gibbons, the creator of the Watchmen comic series, drew most of it. But where it truly shines, is in the storyline. It delivers a grim dystopian future, mysteries to solve and social commentary. If you enjoy a good story and the cyberpunk vibe, grab it for free from GOG.com!
Open World Game: the Open World Game
This list has officially gone meta now. An indie project, this game is meant to ironize classic RPG and open-world games. It’s minimal yet beautiful in its simplicity. And its storyline is very short, only some brief journal entries. But minimal doesn’t mean boring. You can spend hours moving about, hunting small icons, fishing and unlocking achievements. Completely free on Steam and a great way to relax after a stressful day!
This concludes our list of awesome free games. Did we miss a hidden gem? Let us know and we’ll make a new list!
