Top 10 Free Online Games You Need to Know About

Cost: You can download and play the game for free.

The Game

Eve: Online takes you on a never-ending space journey. Launched in 2003, it is the first ever massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG). With thousands of players playing at a time, Eve: Online is the world’s largest work of collaborative science fiction. This sandbox style game features an infinite galaxy with 7800 solar systems. There are a series of in-game activities like manufacturing, exploration, trading, mining and piracy that make the game even more exciting. Along with space exploration, the game features a large battle where thousands of players play together to achieve a common goal.

Eve: Online does not provide a roadmap to complete the game. Players have to find their own ways into the game. The characters in the game undergo continuous training even when the player is not logged in to the game.

Play: Eve: Online features over 7500 star systems called New Eden. The star systems are interconnected by one or more star gates. The neighboring solar systems are organized into constellations and these constellations are further divided into 64 regions. A solar system consists of different types of terrestrial things like stations, moons and asteroid fields that are useful for different kinds of operations in the game. A player can play alone or with thousands of other players in a solar system.

Tips and Tricks

• There are a lot of ships available in the game and you must know how to fly a ship well. Learn more about the gear and skills required to fly the ship and know its design. You can implement similar techniques and skills while flying a new ship.
• At the jump gate, you are cloaked for a few seconds. If you jump into the gate, do not panic. Pause for a moment and analyze the situation to figure out the next step.
• The destroyer ships are for rescue. You might be able to rescue 4 salvagers and 4 tractor beams. They also have a good cargo space, so make sure to use them to your advantage.
• Do not mine someone else’s rock, especially when they are in your group. When a player finishes the lasers first, the asteroid explodes and he/she gets the ore. So if you mine the same rock, you will simply waste time.

Cost: Valorant is a free-to-play game available for Microsoft Windows.

The Game

If you are a fan of first-person shooter games, Valorant is worth your time. Though it was the first game released in 11 years by Riot Games, the developer has done a tremendous job on it. Released in June 2020, Valorant is a 5v5 team-shooter game and the storyline is set in the future. Players have to pick one of the 10 unique agents that possess certain special powers and abilities. The two teams, attackers and defenders, are pitted against each other. The attacking team wins the game if it survives till the end while defending a spike placed on an object. The defending team wins the game if it kills the attacking team and successfully detonates the spike. There are 25 rounds in a game and the winning team gets points at the end of every round.

Play: In Valorant, every player gets to play as one of the agents with certain unique abilities. The characters hail from different countries and cultures around the world. At the beginning of the game, a player starts with a classic pistol, and other weapons can be purchased using the in-game currency. There are a variety of weapons including shotguns, assault rifles and machine guns.

There are three game modes in Valorant: standard non-ranked, spike rush and deathmatch. In the standard mode, the game is played for 25 rounds and the team that wins 13 rounds is the winner. The attacking team is tasked with planting a bomb-like device called the spike at different locations. If it protects the device from the defending team, the spike explodes and wipes out everything in the area it was planted in. On the other hand, the defending team earns a point after deactivating the spike successfully. Similarly, if either team’s members are killed before the spike explodes, the opposing team wins the game.

Tips and Tricks

• Keep the cross hairs at a high position and do not let them waver while moving on the map. Though it is difficult to maintain the cross hairs at such a height, you can position them accordingly while climbing a ladder or looking down from a vantage point. This action will help you land the best shot with minimal adjustments.
• Running causes a lot of sound. This could easily give away your position to the enemy and they might kill you instantly. So avoid running unnecessarily and stick to walking as much as you can.
• Shooting while walking or running reduces your accuracy and you may miss a crucial shot. Before you pull the trigger, stop and aim well at the enemy.
• Communicate with your teammates as frequently as possible. Use the mic to pass useful information and discuss strategies while playing the game.

Cost: Junglee Rummy is a free-to-play game. You can play cash games for as low as Rs. 10.

Platform: Android, iOS and the official website

The Game

Rummy is an ancient card game that is very popular all over the world. The craze for the game continues in the form of online rummy now. Junglee Rummy is the advanced digital avatar of traditional rummy. The platform is trusted by over 50 million users across India. You can download and play the game anywhere and anytime.

Junglee Rummy offers a seamless rummy experience on your preferred mobile device. There are a wide variety of games, including free and cash games and tournaments. You can pick a game of your choice and play in one of the following three formats: Points, Pool and Deals Rummy. If you want to win big, you can enter rummy tournaments that are available throughout the year. Recently Junglee Rummy hosted the RPL 9, where players won cash rewards from a prize pool of Rs. 7.5 crores.

On making your first deposit, you get a welcome bonus up to Rs. 5250. There are other perks too like benefits of the Loyalty Program and the Refer a Friend program and much more.

Play: Junglee Rummy offers the Indian version of the game called Indian Rummy or 13 card rummy. Two to six players participate in a match. The game is played using one or two card decks including Jokers. Each player is dealt 13 cards and the remaining cards in the deck form closed and open piles. The two piles are kept on the table. When the game begins, players have to match cards by drawing cards from any of the two piles and discarding cards to the open pile.

The objective of the 13-card game is to arrange all the cards in sequences, or sequences and sets. A sequence consists of three or more consecutive cards of the same suit. A set consists of three or four cards of the same rank. For a valid declaration, there should be at least two sequences in your hand, at least one of which must be a pure sequence. Here is an example of a valid declaration:

After arranging the cards in the required combinations, discard the 14th card and click on the "Finish" button to declare your hand. You win the game when the declared cards are valid. Otherwise you lose the game and get a penalty of 80 points.

Tips and Tricks

• Sorting is one of the most effective strategies to win a rummy game. As soon as cards are dealt, arrange them either manually or by using the "Sort" button present on your device screen. It helps you identify the potential sequences and sets in your hand.
• Hand analysis is a useful strategy to calculate the probability of winning a match. For example, if you have a pre-made sequence and a set, it is a winning hand. You can work with the remaining cards easily and make a valid declaration within a few moves.
• Jokers play a very important role in rummy. However, this trump card must be used wisely.
• Middle cards can be melded more easily as compared to high cards. If possible, horde middle cards and use them to your advantage in the game.

Cost: Warframe is a free-to-play game.

The Game

Launched in 2013, Warframe is a free-to-play action game that features an unending world with an amazing variety of characters and environments. The game features beautiful sci-fi visuals, a gripping storyline, clever game mechanics and thrilling battles that keep you hooked for several hours at a time. The game is set in the future and the player controls one of the members of Tenno, a group of ancient warriors who are at war in the solar system. The game also features an elaborate tutorial that helps you understand more about the game.

Play: The player gets to control the members of Tenno who have woken from years of cryosleep after coming back from the Tau System. They are at war with Grineer, the Corpus, the Infested and the Sentients. To fight the enemies, Tenno utilizes biomechanical suits to channel their unique abilities. They are accompanied by the Lotus, who guides them through difficult situations and provides them hints to defeat the enemies.

The player has to complete certain missions like finding certain junctions to traverse through other planets or locations, fighting a boss character and target assassinations. On completing a mission, the player is rewarded with a loot that is useful to boost a weapon, warframes and appearance.

Tips and Tricks

• Start hoarding weapons and other equipment right from the very first mission. These items are very useful in the further rounds of the game.
• Mods are useful to boost your warframes and weapons. But it is important to understand mods before using them. They create special effects when combined with other mods. For example, a toxin mod and an electricity mod can cause corrosive damage. It is useful for killing armored enemies.
• Platinum is a premium currency that is used to buy weapons and warframes. But it is also used to purchase warframe and weapon slots. You can get Platinum for free when you buy the game on PS4 and other platforms. Save on the free platinum and use it only when you need a weapon desperately.

Cost: The game is available to download for free.

The Game

If you are someone who enjoys playing Hearthstone and other digital collectible card games, you will definitely enjoy Magic: The Gathering Arena. Launched in 2018, it is the digital version of Magic: The Gathering, which was released back in 1993. The game rules are similar to the physical version of the game. Players have to build their own decks, gain cards through booster packs and other in-game achievements.

Magic: The Gathering Arena is a simplified version of the physical card game. The game features striking graphics and designs and simple user interface. There are game tutorials, for first-time players, off-game menu screens, gameplay flow and many other elements to explore and interact with the game system.

Play: MTG Arena has the same rules as the physical card game. The game is played using a deck of cards including land cards and play cards. The land cards are used to generate five different colors of mana whereas the play cards use the mana to call for creatures, cast spells, and activate effects and abilities. The objective of the game is to reduce the opponent’s life to zero. Players can play the game using the selected deck and have to achieve the objective to win the game.

Quick Tips

This game can be played in two modes: Constructed Deck Play and Draft Play. In the Constructed Deck Play mode, players are allowed to create their own decks of cards from their libraries. Initially the library consists of base cards and pre-made decks. It can be upgraded after completing daily quests and after winning a match. In the Draft Play mode, players are presented with special booster packs to build a deck. They have to win as many matches as they can with the given cards. Players can keep the drafted cards when they win 7 matches or when they lose 3 matches.

Tips and Tricks

• Gems are a premium currency and they can be either purchased or earned in different ways such as draft event prizes or by improving the game. When you get these gems, do not spend them right away. You can buy cosmetic items at amazing discounts using gems.
• Wildcards are used to build a specific deck. You might get tempted to use them right away but they should be saved for the first few minutes of the game. You can use gold to get a few packs before using wildcards.
• Wildcard Vault is a secret feature of MTG: Arena. You might have got four copies of a card but it still shows up in packs. This is because they are a part of the vault. If you draw a common or uncommon card from a deck, your points will get added to the vault. After gaining 1000 points, the wildcard vault opens and you can get different types of wildcards, a mythic rare, 2 rares and 3 uncommons.

Platform: Windows, PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo Switch

The Game

Monster Hunter is the pioneer of action role-playing games. This game is one of the most successful franchises by Capcom and many other gaming companies have followed suit. Dauntless is highly inspired by Monster Hunter but the game has a few extra features that keep you hooked for hours at a time.

A product by Phoenix Labs, Dauntless is a free-to-play role-playing action game that was released in 2019. The game features large monsters called behemoths and players have to kill these monsters to access better weapons and armor. Dauntless does not have a deep narrative except for a brief introduction to the game world. There are no options to change any aspects of your character like appearance and physique. Players have to choose from a limited number of skin colors, hairstyles and preset faces. Players can select one of the seven available weapons after creating a character. The weapons include chain blades, war pikes, swords, axes and firearms. Many weapons are used as a defense against a specific enemy. For example, a sword is perfect for armorless behemoths whereas a hammer is used to break the protective plating.

Play: Dauntless can be played solo or in a squad of four people. The game is set in a fantasy world where a catastrophic event has turned the world upside down. This event has given rise to the monstrous creatures called behemoths. Players play as slayers to kill the behemoths and collect loot after upgrading their weapons. During hunting, players get to use a combo system to attack the moths and monitor their health and stamina.

Tips and Tricks

• When you are in the battlefield, take some time to collect flowers, ether wisps and rocks. These items are crafting reagents and they are used to brew useful potions.
• There are hit points that can be used to kill behemoths. So if you collect sufficient points, you can attack them quickly. There are some combos that cause extra damage. You can use them and save the hit points.
• You can switch between weapons to kill the monsters. Use different varieties of weapons and armors to match behemoth versions: shock, terra, blaze, neutral and frost. When you kill a specific type of behemoth, you get its armors and weapons. For example, killing a blaze behemoth gets you a weapon that deals with blaze damage.

Cost: Destiny 2 is available for free on many platforms including Steam.

The Game

First launched in 2017, Destiny 2 has been developed by Bungie and it is a sequel to the original game called Destiny. The game has great design and story-driven gameplay, which was lacking in its prequel. You get to play as the Guardian of Earth, who protects the human race from different aliens. The game offers a series of expansion packs that add new content to the storyline. Year One has two small expansions: Curse of Osiris and Warmind, and one large expansion: Forsaken. There are two more years in the game: Year Two and Year Three.

Play: The game features returning characters from the original Destiny. Each of the three characters -- Warlock, Hunter and Titan -- has their own special abilities, upgrades and perks. On selecting a class, players can select a character from one of the three subclasses: human, awoken and exo. Players can also customize the features of their characters, such as their gender or race

In Destiny 2, the player versus environment theme takes up the majority of the game. Players can explore different areas including Earth’s European Dead Zone, Saturn’s moons Titan and Io, and the centaur planet Nessus. Two more planets, Mercury and Mars, get added to the game at The Curse of Osiris and the Warmind. Similarly in Forsaken, two more explorable areas get added in Reef and the Dreaming City. In the player versus environment (PvE) game, the focus is on exploration of the worlds.

Tips and Tricks

• Destiny 2 is best played in a team. If there are two or more players available, form an alliance and enter the game. You can join or create a clan to increase points and move ahead quickly.
• When you cross power level 280, you can create legendary mods at the gunsmith’s in the game’s social spaces. Mods are designed in such a way that they add certain benefits to the gear

Platform: Android, iOS, Windows, MacOS, PlayStation, and Xbox

Cost: World of Warships can be downloaded and played for free.

The Game

World of Warships is an award-winning, free-to-play action game by Wargaming. Wargaming has also developed World of Tank, which became a global phenomenon and gave rise to a new game genre: World War 2 Vehicle Shooter. So its next release was quite anticipated by game critics. World of Warships turned out to be even better. This game has a subtle mix of warships and huge guns that are extraordinary and huge and compel you to play the game with fervor and excitement.

World of Warships is a tactical war game that takes place on urban landscapes. The battleships are slow and weak so you have to plan and strategize constantly to win the game.

Play: World of Warships is played in teams and players play with two basic equipment: ship guns and torpedoes. A team can be further divided into a group of three players to join and play a combat together. Players can play with real players or with AI bots in three different game modes: standard, domination and epicenter.

The story is set in the early 20th century and continues until the 1950s World War. There are five types of ships in the game: destroyers, battleships, aircraft carriers, submarines and cruisers. The ships are operated by the navies of different nations, including the United States, Japan, France, Germany, Italy, Russia, Sweden, and some South-Asian countries.

World of Warships offers a lot of combat missions, challenges, campaigns and collections for extra goals and prizes. The combats take place in a storyline that is inside or outside the military or historical genres. However, the battles take place in limited areas of the map that have a dynamic weather system. This makes the battles more diverse and interesting.

Tips and Tricks

• Torpedoes are a basic type of armament in World of Warships. They move slowly and focus on short or long range attack, armor penetration, etc. They can be used to travel on water and function on a limited range. One of the best ways to use torpedoes is to release them one by one. After selecting the weapon, hold the “ALT” key and release them one at a time.
• Do not rush in at the beginning of the game. Learn about your enemies in depth before making a move. Go slow and always stay with your pack.

Platform: Android, iOS, Windows, MacOS, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch

Cost: Brawlhalla can be played for free across platforms.

The Game

With over 5 million users on board, Brawlhalla is a popular free-to-play fighting game. It is a 2D fighting game that features amazing characters. The player gets to control the characters and each hero has unique abilities and uses special weapons. The game is played in 1v1 and 2vs modes and the players battle it out to emerge as the greatest warrior. In 4v4 mode, the game gets quite chaotic and the last surviving player wins the game. For new players, there are tutorials and tests to help them understand and learn the game in depth.

Play: The objective of this game is to survive till the end. This can be done by knocking an opponent off the game’s border and attacking them repeatedly. When the character is knocked off the stage, the player loses a life. The player with the highest points wins the match.

Brawlhalla can be played in different modes such as 1v1, 2v2 and 4v4. Players can also join groups and create a clan. While playing a match, various gadgets and weapons are dropped from the sky and players can pick them up. The characters can use 2 out of 13 weapons, including rocket lances, blasters, cannons, spears, hammers, gauntlets, scythes, bows, greatswords and magic orbs. Other gadgets like mines, bombs and spike balls are also used in the game. Each character has certain special characteristics such as strength, defense, dexterity and speed.

This game has simple controls and special moves. New players can learn and start playing the game quickly. You can use moving keys and buttons for dodging, attacking, picking and throwing weapons.

Tips and Tricks

• Jumping frequently makes it difficult for your opponents to aim at you. You have access to two jumps at a time. This means you can jump on a platform and once again in the air. But you must use them wisely.
• Dashing allows your character to move a small distance in a direction. This action is very useful, especially when you are playing a ranked match. You can quickly engage or dodge your opponents and also avoid their signature moves.

Free Online Games FAQs

Can I play online rummy for free?

Yes, there are many online rummy providers like Junglee Rummy where you can play unlimited games for free and win amazing prizes.

Is EVE Online Free?

Yes, Eve Online is free to download and play. You can download the game from the official website and start playing online.

Where can I play Valorant?

You can play Valorant on their official website. You need to sign up to start playing.

Is World of Warships free on PC?

Yes, World of Warships is absolutely free on PC.

What are some free online games that I can play without downloading?

You can play many games online without downloading them. You can access these games directly from the web browsers. Some popular free online games include: Forge of Empires, Anocris, Game of Thrones Winter is Coming, Junglee Rummy, Stronghold Kingdoms, Elvenar, Travian: Legends, Rail Nation, Supremacy 1: The Great War, Codenames, Ditto, Fallen London and many more.