“Free-to-play” doesn’t mean what it used to. These days, the best free games on the market are also some of the biggest-budget and most-supported live-service games, with massive communities and regular streams of updates that keep them fresh and interesting. And while free-to-play games were once almost exclusively mobile with little variation, there are very good free games today available across PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch, running the gamut of just about every genre imaginable–from blockbuster shooters like Fortnite to turn-based RPGs like Honkai Star Rail, and everything in-between.

Many have been going strong for years now, which means there’s plenty to do for newcomers. Usually, their on-boarding for new users has been polished over time as well, giving you a great chance to catch up and learn the ropes even if you haven’t touched it before. If you want to play a game without spending a lot of money, these are the best you can find. For even more selections, check out our picks for the best free games on Steam.