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- #15 Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising
- #14 Marvel Snap
- #13 Pineapple on pizza
- #12 Harry Potter: Magic Awakened
- #11 Block N Load 2
- #10 SCP: Event Classified
- #9 Pinball FX
- #8 Warlander
- #7 Honkai: Star Rail
- #6 VEILED EXPERTS
- #5 Landfall Archives
- #4 The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog
- #3 My Hero: Ultra Rumble
- #2 Wayfinder
- #1 Warhaven
Free to play games are great for many different reasons, some of which include being easily accessible to large audiences due to no financial barrier, and typically a good output of new content. Many of the industry’s biggest games year after year are free to play titles such as Fortnite and Apex Legends. That said, the future of free to play games is looking bright, so here’s our top ten free games set to release in 2023.
#15 Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising
Platform: PC PS4 PS5
Release Date: December 14, 2023
Is there anything better in the gaming world than a free game? Or a free game to try out so you don’t spend money on a title you won’t like? Well, if you feel this way, try out Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising! It has a “free edition” that’ll let you test out the characters and controls to see if it’s to your liking. If it is, you might just find your next fighting game obsession!
The title mixes a nice campaign mode with numerous fighting modes alongside a robust set of fighting game characters to control!
So dive in and see what you think! It’s free, what have you got to lose?
#14 Marvel Snap
Platform: PC
Release Date: August 22, 2023
What good is a card game if you can’t play it with friends or against rivals? In Marvel Snap, you’ll get to build a deck full of iconic characters and locations from the Marvel Comics Universe, then take it to task by fighting those online. The challenge will always be there whether you play against random people or those you know. You’ll need to use your deck to the fullest to come out on top. The flow of the whole battle can be changed on a single card, so you’ll want to make sure it’s your card that does it! Get new cards, and then see how they fair against your opponents! The game is constantly updating, so there are always new things to add and foes to battle.
#13 Pineapple on pizza
Platform: PC
Release Date: March 28, 2023
Given how costly everything is nowadays, it’s understandable that you might want to enjoy a short but sweet experience that doesn’t cost a dime. To that end, Pineapple On Pizza is the game for you to scratch that itch.
In the game, which lasts only about ten minutes, you’ll head to a dance party on an island. But you’re not going to take part in the dancing. Instead, you’re going to try and break up this party and be the “pineapple on pizza” that you were born to be.
It might sound odd at first, but once you dive into the game, you’ll see the potential.
#12 Harry Potter: Magic Awakened
Platform: PC
Release Date: 2023
Harry Potter: Magic Awakened is a collectible card game. In this title, players will get tossed into the magical wizarding world ten years after the Battle of Hogwarts. This was the event where Harry Potter managed to gain a legendary victory in defeating Lord Voldemort. Now, we’re taking the role of a new first-year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. While Voldermort may no longer be a problem, other mysterious events are taking place. Prepare for a new thrilling adventure as you attempt to find a missing first-year, Ivy Warrington.
#11 Block N Load 2
Platform: PC
Release Date: 2023
If you enjoyed the first Block N Load, then check out the sequel. This is a multiplayer shooter game where the focus is not only on fighting off enemies but using an in-game building system to construct defenses or means to reach new areas. Make up different buildings, place traps, and get ready to unleash chaos when an enemy player comes roaming in. With the sequel, we’re tossed 1,000 years into the future, where you’ll have new blocks and weapons at your disposal.
#10 SCP: Event Classified
Platform: PC
Release Date: Q3, 2023
SCP: Event Classified is a FPS horror game. Players are tossed into a strange facility with up to 120 total players. Depending on the role you’re given, there are objectives you’ll have to complete. For some, these could be objectives relatively easy with the help of another player or role. But it’s a fight for survival, and while you could aid another, they might very well stab you in the back. Developers also highlight replayability with the map shuffle, bringing out different items, anomalies that will appear in the map, and even relationships between certain roles.
#9 Pinball FX
Platform: PC PS4 Xbox One PS5 XSX|S
Release Date: February 16, 2023
Who doesn’t love pinball? If you don’t, you need to get out more and actually live a little.
Regardless, if you are hankering for the old-school kind of pinball games that you grew up on, get Pinball FX. They have recreated 100 classic pinball machines digitally so that you can play the titles you tried to get a high score on before.
But that’s not all! You can decorate a special game room so that you can feel like you’re a kid again or an adult living out a dream. That dream being you can live unabashedly and enjoy pinball whenever you want.
#8 Warlander
Platform: PC PS5 XSX|S
Release Date: January 24, 2023
There are many medieval games out there for you to try. But what ones can you think of that have you going full-on crazy to try and win a battle? If you can’t think of one, you should look at Warlander. At first, the game seems like nothing more than a medieval fighting game, but it’s so much more.
You’ll be able to use incredible abilities to wipe out foes, even channeling the power of the gods! If that’s not enough for you, there are robots in the game you can control!
Additionally, there will be 100 players on the map, so you’ll need to keep your head on a swivel so you’re not caught off guard by what your rivals do.
#7 Honkai: Star Rail
Platform: PC
Release Date: April 26, 2023
The latest entry in the HoYoVerse will have you on the edge of your seat as you span the universe looking for more planets to explore, companions to meet, and more! So get ready for Honkai: Star Rail!
This intense Space RPG will continue the journey of past games and helps you unravel some of the series greater mysteries as you go on countless adventures! There’s a large galaxy to explore within the title, so go to each world that you find and see if it holds something for you to do.
You never know who you might meet, or how they’ll affect the story, so be on your guard!
#6 VEILED EXPERTS
Platform: PC
Release Date: May 19, 2023
If you’re looking for a high-octane competitive shooter, check out VEILED EXPERTS. The game lets you pick an operative with a special set of skills, then sends you into battles where you must complete certain objectives.
But how you complete them and get around the map is entirely up to you. You’ll have numerous options available to you, and you can alter the environment as you need to to have a better chance of getting the job done.
So try out the operatives, see what strategies you can do, and then come out on top! Good luck, you’re going to need it.
#5 Landfall Archives
Platform: PC
Release Date: March 31, 2023
One of the sad realities of video game development is that not everything you design, create, and so on will get released to the public. Sometimes you start in one direction and then move into another mid-production. Or a game gets scrapped so you can work on another title with more potential.
Landfall Archives is a unique take on that concept as you’ll descend into an “archive” and get to play every title that the titular Landfall and his crew attempted to make but never released.
You’ll find previous versions of eventually made games and others that never got out in any form. So why not head into the archives and see what awaits you?
#4 The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog
Platform: PC
Release Date: March 31, 2023
Wait, SEGA killed Sonic The Hedgehog? They must not want any money from him anymore!
Ok, it’s not really like that. The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog is a “parody” game SEGA released on April Fool’s Day. In fact, it’s free-to-play and many people have enjoyed what they did.
Basically, Amy Rose held a birthday party on the Mirage Express with the theme of a murder mystery. Care to guess who the victim is in this scenario? Exactly, Sonic. So now you have to figure out who killed him and whether things are more literal than they appear.
Do you think you can solve the caper?
#3 My Hero: Ultra Rumble
Platform: PC PS4 Xbox One Switch
Release Date: 2023
Whether you love the manga or the anime, you know what it means to go “Plus Ultra!” In My Hero: Ultra Rumble, you’ll get that opportunity while playing as one of your favorite Pro-Heroes or the villains they battle against.
Specifically, the game is a battle royal title composed of 3-man teams. You’ll choose the characters you want to play as, team up with other players, and then try to eliminate everyone else.
How you use your Quirks is vital to your victory. Don’t just rush in, as that might lead to a quick exit. So work with your squad and be the best heroes or villains on the field!
#2 Wayfinder
What happens when the world you know and love are shattered, and chaos is lurking in every corner? Simple, you must rise alongside your friends and take everything back!
In Wayfinder, you’ll experience an MMO where you can create your own path and build up your character how you please. Team up with friends to face the numerous challenges of this corrupted world and see if you can bring things back to the way they were.
You decide where to go, who to fight, want to do next, etc. So make the adventure that you want, and see where it takes you and those who are with you!
#1 Warhaven
Why fight everyone alone when you can have a team helping you?
In Warhaven, the battles here are large in scope, as two teams of 16 players will do battle on massive battlefields where both sword and sorcery are at play. You’ll pick the kind of fighter you want to be and do your best to turn the tide of battle in your favor.
If that’s not enough, you can even transform into beings known as Immortals to further help your side.
Each fight will be intense, and you’ll want to work with your squad to come out on top! So, are you ready for war?
Disclaimer: This article was updated on 10/20/23 as we continue to adjust this list with new entries or remove games due to delays or failure to captivate audiences.
