Our picks could have easily stretched to three times as many games as we've squeezed in below, which means you might have many suggestions for games we've missed. And if you're after an MMO that's free to play, you can check out our dedicated list of the best MMORPGs to play, as many of our favourites don't require subscription these days.
The result is a list of games including everything from ARPGs to managament, 2D platformers to co-op first-person shooters. Mods and anything dependant on another purchase have also been stapled to a frisbee and thrown out a window, so feel safe in the knowledge that you won’t be spending a single penny. Our list includes both free and free-to-play games, and anything with a mandatory cost has been booted.
From newer releases to old-timey classics, our unordered list is packed with the best free PC games available. Games are increasingly expensive, but there are still plenty of great experiences to be had without paying a single penny for them, just like the ones you'll find below in our list of the best free PC games you can play right now.
