SUMMARY
- Steam has a massive library of free-to-play titles.
- Many of these free-to-play titles are competitive titles like CS2 and Overwatch 2.
Lack of funds shouldn’t stop one from enjoying gaming. Thus if players do not have money to buy a new game or have already purchased a lot of games and are looking to play something for free to pass the time, Steam has an answer.
There are plenty of free games on Steam that can keep one entertained for weeks. Notably, the best free Steam games offer more enjoyment than some of the paid titles out there plus there’s tons of content to be enjoyed. Here are 10 best free games on Steam that one should definitely play in 2024.
The Finals
The Finals was surprise launched at The Game Awards 2023 on December 7, 2023. The game revolves around people who are competing in a televised virtual combat game show. It has 3v3v3 battles featuring maps with a destructible environment and is free to play.
The team-based FPS has a quirky sense of humor that is highly appreciated by the fans. The game had earlier opened for open beta ahead of launch, which was so successful that it crashed servers because of the overwhelming response. After launch, the game ended up outselling some of the other top AAA titles on launch.
Counter-Strike 2
Counter-Strike 2 is the fifth main installment of the Counter-Strike series and is free to play. In the game, the players are split into two teams, the Counter-Terrorists and the Terrorists, who are pitted against each other in various objective-based game modes.
Most of the game modes are divided across several rounds and in between rounds, players can purchase different weapons and equipment to use in Counter-Strike 2. It is considered to be a much-improved version of its predecessor, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, with graphical upgrades as well as a new server architecture.
Final Fantasy XIV
Square Enix’s Final Fantasy XIV is also available to be placed for free on Steam. However, just a trial of the game can be played for free. This means players can play only up to level 70 without paying anything. Post that they will have to pay to play the higher levels.
Players must create and customize the characters that they will play within the game. This includes customizing the name, race, gender, facial features, and starting class. It is set in the sprawling world of Hydaelyn, wherein players will find themselves running errands for villagers, going fishing, hunting, or passing their time in one of countless other ways.
Naraka Bladepoint
Naraka Bladepoint is a 2021 battle royale game, wherein up to 60 players get to fight each other to be the last one standing. The game combines martial arts-inspired melee combat featuring a rock-paper-scissors combat system.
The game also includes a vast arsenal of melee and ranged weapons that players get to choose from. Additionally, each hero comes with unique skills and talents, which can further be customized to suit one’s play style.
Apex Legends
Apex Legends developed by Respawn Entertainment is a hybrid of the hero shooter and battle royale genres. Ahead of a match, players get to form two- or three-player squads, and choose from pre-designed characters with unique abilities, known as “Legends”.
These Legends have a vast range of abilities to help the players emerge victorious. They come with some excelling in power, speed, or even healing their allies.
Overwatch 2
Overwatch 2 is now available to be played for free on Steam. The game includes a vast roster of characters to choose from. These include characters having their load-outs, skills, and ways to hinder the progress of the opposition in a bid to complete objectives.
And the best part is that this game has several seasons under its belt, which means one gets tons of content to enjoy for free.
Destiny 2
Destiny 2 is a huge game wherein players get to explore a galaxy filled with mysteries. The players gets in the role of a Guardian defending the bastion of Earth’s defenses, by selecting one of three unique classes. Each of these classes has its godlike powers.
It must be noted that only the main Destiny 2 game is free to play on Steam, while its additional content must be purchased. The base game only gets one far enough, but the vast number of Destiny 2 expansions can give players more to explore and exploit.
Warframe
Warframe is one of the oldest live-service however it has a loyal fan base making it one of the most popular games out there. In Warframe, players get to take on the role of a space ninja. The game has had regular updates, ever since its launch in 2013, and the game is all set to receive its mobile ports later this year.
Warframe offers a unique hack-n-shoot experience that is hard to match. It has an intriguing backstory, a rich world, and characters, combined with its aesthetics, making it a perfect package. And all this can be enjoyed for free on Steam.
Team Fortress 2
Valve’s Team Fortress is also up for grabs at no cost on Steam. This game is again pretty old, in fact, it is older than the last 2 console generations. However, it hasn’t lost its charm. This multiplayer first-person shooter game features quirky heroes paired with a bold sense of humor.
Undoubtedly it remains one of the most fun shooters in the market in spite of being more than 15 years old. Not to forget it has tons of content developed over the years, which is enough to keep one busy for months.
Dota 2
Dota 2 has over a hundred characters and deep MMO systems that players can master. The Dota 2 lets players enjoy weeks of intricate mechanics. Dota 2 matches are usually played between two teams of five players, wherein each team occupies and defends its own separate base on the map.
Each of these players has to independently control a powerful character or a “hero” with unique abilities and differing styles of play. It must be noted that Dota 2 has a large esports scene. It has teams from around the world who compete in various professional leagues and tournaments. Valve’s DOTA 2 tournament is also considered to be one of the biggest in the scene.