As video gaming expands exponentially across the globe, it becomes an ever-growing competition for developers to make a game that tops the charts and ultimately attracts a large and loyal player base.

Console and PC gaming both have their pros and cons, but there is one thing they have in common: free-to-play games! Almost 4.66 billion people were active internet users as of October 2020. So it’s no surprise that online gaming is growing the way it has been over the last couple of years.
Players of all ages are now able to gain access to better online gaming with more accessible and affordable gaming PCs .

These higher-spec PCs and advances in internet technology are helping to pave the way for online games to rival otherwise known high-end games you’d usually expect to pay for. The growing popularity of online gaming has given us a reason to list the best online games to play right now, and they’re all completely free!

Top 10 free online games to play right now!

Rocket League

The fast-paced, high-octane, vehicular football tournament game, Rocket League has had enormous success on both PC and consoles. With this level of popularity, they could have billed players for years to come but we were pleased to see the full version go free-to-play on 23 September 2020.

You can download the full game right now on consoles through each of their online stores and on PC through the Epic Games store. Get the benefits of online matches, new cars, accessories and more while enjoying different events and seasons that update on a regular basis.

Fortnite

Whether you game or not, it’s likely that you have heard of Fortnite. This extremely popular battle royale type MMO (massively multiplayer online game) has taken the gaming industry by storm.

Fortnite’s player count is 250 million players and counting and best of all, it’s free to download and play! Reap the benefits of regular updates, seasons and events, and battle your way to be the last one standing.

League of Legends

The wildly popular multiplayer online battle arena League of Legends is being played by millions of PC gamers worldwide. Set in a fantasy world, this strategy game is based on two teams of five powerful champions facing off to destroy the other’s base.

Secure kills, make epic plays, take down towers and more. The main game is free to all with the option to purchase in game items and loot to improve your stats.

Genshin Impact

Players of Genshin Impact have drawn comparisons to the massively popular Nintendo classic Breath of the Wild and it’s not hard to see why. The stunning visuals of this open-world, free-to-play adventure game have had online players captivated for years.

The main story is over 30 hours with added challenges to collect resources and craft items. Help to tackle puzzles and minibosses too! We highly recommend this free online game.

Star Wars: The Old Republic

We couldn’t have a gaming list without a mention of Star Wars, and the popular MMO experience you get while playing Star Wars: The Old Republic fits the bill. This free-to-play role-playing online game is eight years old and still going strong in 2020. Set in the Sith era, it’s a worthy title in the Star Wars gaming franchise.

Rift

Once a subscription-based MMO, Rift’s developers decided to make their popular online fantasy world game free to play! This excessively updated game (in a good way) has built an extensive player base helping to create an immersive online experience for those who play. Give it a go – you won’t regret it.

Star Trek Online

To boldly go where over 2 million people have been before, and are still there! This increasingly popular MMO role-playing game has grabbed the attention of many budding space enthusiasts. Captain your own ship and help your crew discover the wonders of the universe for free. With regular updates and the ability to improve your inventory, this is definitely an online game worthy of your time.

Eve Online

Have you ever seen yourself as a space explorer? Do you have what it takes to survive in the vast reaches of the cosmos? Eve Online boasts a massive open “universe”-sized MMO role-playing experience. Players can participate in a number of professions from mining and trading to piracy and exploration. It’s definitely worth jumping into this game. It’s just hard to believe that it’s free!

Call of Duty: Warzone

Call of Duty has become a household name in the gaming industry. And although these are usually big titles made for PC and consoles, this is a way to play something similar for free! Released on 10 March 2020 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Microsoft Windows, the game is a part of the 2019 title Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. Developers turned this free version into a battle royale-style experience, which is just as exciting.

Apex Legends

The ever-growing popularity of Apex Legends helps it worm it’s way into our top 10. This first-person shooter, battle royale, free-to-play online game has had players logging hours of gameplay.

The game is free to download on all consoles and PC via Steam. Played in either 20 three-person squads or 30 two-person duos, you land on an island and search for weapons and supplies before attempting to defeat all other players in combat. Pretty neat, eh!?

So there you have it

It’s no secret that online gaming is now massively popular with gamers of all ages. The´ accessibility of being able to play in many different ways on many different platforms has helped smaller games become the rivals of much bigger names.

Every year we see hundreds of new games break into the gaming scene and every now and then, some of those have the potential to be the next big free online game. Something us and all gamers alike are always watching over, like a hawk.

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