For anyone looking to enjoy some great multiplayer games with friends and while running low on budget, fret not as we are here to help you in choosing some great Free-2-Play games. While most of these games are total Free-2-Play, each game is well-refined and will offer enjoyable experiences akin to that of AAA releases.
Apex Legends
One of the finest and equally enjoyable battle royale game. From Respawn Entertainment, Apex Legends stands out from the already crowded BR genre with its unique ever-growing roster of legendary characters. Each character comes with unique powerful abilities that can change the tide of the battle in an instant.
The game is strategic at its core and allows players to combine their unique skills together with other players to form the ultimate ability. The game has won Steam’s “Best game you suck at award” in 2020.
Apex Legends is available for free on Steam here and Origin here.
Destiny 2
Another game to enjoy with friends. While Destiny 2 is Free-2-Play, only the base game with previously released DLCs before Forsaken DLC is available for players to enjoy for free. Destiny 2 is one of the most unique games in the Looter Shooter genre. The game is an Open World action MMO with a single evolving world. The game offers different game modes like PVP, PVPVE, and PVE.
While the latest DLC will cost you money, the game offers enough content to new players to thoroughly enjoy the game and make their choice. Also, Destiny 2 offers cross-platform support with features such as cross-play and cross-save available for free.
Try out Destiny 2 on Steam here.
Genshin Impact
Genshin Impact is the latest launched game on the list. Released in September last year, the game is still fresh and new. While no doubt Genshin Impact is just 3 months old, developer miHoYo has added enough content to make games with years worth of content blush.
Genshin Impact is a free-to-play action role-playing game that features a fantasy open-world environment and action-based battle system using elemental magic. The game is available on PC, Android, and iOS. The game will easily enthrall you with its fluid combat and beautiful cartoonish style world.
Try Genshin Impact for PC here.
Rocket League
One of the oldest Free-2-Play title on the list. Released in 2015, Rocket League has steadily made its way into mainstream gaming with its unique gameplay. If you ever wonderland what would happen if you play Football with your car then look no further than this game.
Rocket League provides players the opportunity the quirky Car-Football gameplay. Matches are fast-paced and highly intense. The game is easy to drop in and try out, but the skill ceiling is very high and it will take continuous effort to improve your gameplay for higher ranks. The game also supports cross-platform gameplay and is regularly updated.
Try Rocket League exclusively on Epic Games Store here.
Paladins
For the fans of Overwatch or those that wanna try overwatch kinda game, then Paladins is the perfect fit for you. Paladins is a free-2-play fantasy team-based shooter game. Players get to choose from a wide variety of Legendary Champion of the Realm. Each Champion comes with a unique set of abilities and new Champions are regularly added to the game, keeping the game exciting.
Players also have the ability to fine-tune their champions further with Paladins’ deckbuilding system. Players can become an iron sights sniper, a grenade-slinging explosives expert, or a track star with an assault rifle — all on the same champion.