Every free game, itemised
Grouped by how free they stay. Each receipt was checked against official store pages and FAQs on 3 November 2026.
Free for real 8 games
Fortnite
Every mode is playable for £0 and the paid items are cosmetic, so in our editorial view the free route is the real game, not a demo.
Rocket League
All modes, ranks and tournaments are open for £0 and purchases are cosmetic, so in our editorial view this is one of the fairest free deals around.
Fall Guys
Every round and show is free and purchases are costumes and a season pass, so in our editorial view the free version is the whole game.
Marvel Rivals
Heroes, maps and modes are all free and purchases are cosmetic, so in our editorial view the free route is the full game; just watch the busy shop.
Overwatch
All heroes and modes are free and the shop sells cosmetics, so in our editorial view the free route is the real game, despite the loot-box return.
Warframe
Our editorial view: you can play and finish Warframe's content without paying, because gear is earned in-game and the premium currency can be traded for.
Pokémon UNITE
Our editorial view: with Aeos gem sales stopped, there is nothing left to buy, but the game only has until 23 March 2027 to run.
THE FINALS
Our editorial view: every weapon and mode that affects a match is available without paying; spending is about looks and faster cosmetic progress.
Free-ish 9 games
Call of Duty: Warzone
The full battle royale is free and new base weapons sit on free Battle Pass tiers, but a dense shop and premium tracks make it free-ish in our editorial view.
Apex Legends
All Legends are earnable through play and cosmetics don't change stats, but the Legend grind and random Apex Packs make it free-ish in our editorial view.
VALORANT
Every mode and every gun is free and skins are cosmetic, but new agents can take a grind or VP to unlock, so in our editorial view it's free-ish.
Genshin Impact
Our editorial view: the adventure is genuinely free, but collecting specific characters runs through paid random draws, so spending pressure is real.
Honkai: Star Rail
Our editorial view: the story and turn-based battles are free, but chasing particular characters means paid random draws and a busy shop.
Roblox
Our editorial view: Roblox itself is free and most games are playable without paying, but creator shops, some selling random items, make spending a constant option.
Brawl Stars
Our editorial view: matches are free to play, but multiple paid passes and random items keep spending in view for a young audience.
MARVEL SNAP
Our editorial view: you can build competitive decks without paying, but a busy shop and faster collection for spenders make it free-ish rather than free.
eFootball
Our editorial view: you can play and build a squad for free with in-game currencies, but random paid packs and a competitive Dream Team mode make spending tempting.
