Choose an online game by price and play style

10 games match

Sandbox

Minecraft

Pay once and the whole game is yours. Extras are optional, and it never pushes you to log in.

One-off purchase
No paid random items

Co-op shooter

Helldivers 2

The loudest, funniest co-op game on the list, with a shop that doesn't care when you visit.

One-off purchase
No paid random items

MMORPG

Final Fantasy XIV

Hundreds of story hours free before you're asked to subscribe, and one character can play every job.

Free trial, then subscription
No paid random items

Action looter-shooter

Warframe

Among the most generous free games around, as long as you accept an onboarding that throws a lot at you.

Free to play
Random packs: a few packs

Battle royale & creator hub

Fortnite

More a platform than a single game now, with a shop that shows prices clearly but rotates items to create urgency.

Free to play
No paid random items

Tactical shooter

VALORANT

Tense, precise 5v5 play on almost any PC, but you'll need to accept kernel-level anti-cheat and some pricey skins.

Free to play
No paid random items

Action RPG

Path of Exile 2

The deepest character building in the genre, and fully free from December. Stash tabs are the real cost.

Paid early access; free from 11 Dec 2026
Random packs: check listings

Hero shooter

Overwatch

Back to its old name with a clearer story, a strong hero roster and a shop that has improved but is still busy.

Free to play
No paid random items

Hero shooter

Marvel Rivals

Hugely entertaining 6v6 superhero play with no-expiry passes, though three currencies muddy what things really cost.

Free to play
No paid random items

Battle royale

Apex Legends

Best-in-class movement and teamwork, held back by a shop that still sells packs with random contents.

Free to play
Sells random packs

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