Tech Desk 
Sep 21, 2024
Level up your gaming experience for less than you'd pay at the cinema! The world of free-to-play games (F2P) has changed: with so many incredible options now available, here are the top free PC games to keep you entertained for hours on come what may, shoot-em-up fan or high-strategy city-builder.
The F2P model has come a long way, ensuring that gamers enjoy fun experiences without a hefty demand for subscription charges or purchases. You have got something from this curated list as a casual player or hardcore gamer.
Enlisted
A historical shooter with pride in the period-accurate weapons and equipment, lead your squad of AI soldiers through some of the most famous campaigns of WWII, utilising distinct skill sets to unlock new vehicles and equipment.
World of Tanks
World of Tanks is a tank simulator with complex game mechanics. Participate in deathmatch scenarios with hundreds of vehicles to unlock across ten different tiers. Wargaming's F2P hit has something for every tank enthusiast, from speedy scouts to hulking heavies.
War Thunder
War Thunder is huge, multiplayer WW2 combat game that captures everything there is to this explosion and excitement about flying planes and tanks. You can jump into either realism or accessibility.
Genshin Impact
Genshin Impact is an open-world adventure with amazing visuals and loads of resources to gather, craft, and cook. Explore a massive world, battle monsters, and unlock new characters.
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Honkai Star Rail
Honkai Star Rail is a turn-based RPG with an interstellar universe. Build your eclectic team and confront monstrous armies, and engage in interaction with the environment to solve puzzles.
League of Legends
League of Legends is competitive multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) that often updates with big player numbers. Different champions with plenty of choices and engage in strategic team-based battles with the opponents.
Fortnite
Fortnite is a battle royale game that stands out for its creative building possibilities and exciting combination of action and strategy. Land on the island, plunder the loot and be outlasted by your opponent.
Apex Legends
It is a hyper-competitive battle royale game that has innovative respawning mechanics and various playable legends. Engage in such blood-curdling combat and strategic teamplay.
Other notable mentions
Other notable F2P games include:
- Mech Arena is a mech-based shooter.
- Forge of Empires, a historical city-building game.
- Neverwinter, a free-to-play massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG).
- Path of Exile, an action RPG with deep character customisation.
- Rocket League, a physics-based sports game.
