6 Best New Free Games of 2023

Free-to-play games can usually be very hit or miss. With a large number of titles currently available, it can also often be difficult to pin down which one you want to try out. Luckily we’ve put together a list of the best new free games worth checking out now and into 2023.

#6 Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising

Platform: PC PS4 PS5
Release Date: December 14, 2023

Steam | PlayStation

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?

#5 Marvel Snap

Platform: PC
Release Date: August 22, 2023

Steam

Are you ready to play an epic card game based on the beloved Marvel Comics universe? If so, get ready for Marvel Snap! The game features you building a deck comprised of some of the greatest characters Marvel has ever created. Good guys, villains, anti-heroes, supporting characters, etc.! You can build your deck the way you want it to deliver the best impact or ensure that your favorite characters are repped! But don’t forget, you’re playing a card game, which means you’ll need to use the special board to your advantage! Play special areas to affect the battlefield. Build up wicked combos! And when the time arrives, make your opponents “SNAP!”

#4 Pineapple on pizza

Platform: PC
Release Date: March 28, 2023

Steam

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.

#3 Harry Potter: Magic Awakened

• Publisher: NetEase, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, Portkey Games, EnvoyGames
• Developer: NetEase Interactive Entertainment Limited, Portkey Games, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
• Platform: Mobile, PC
• Release Date: 2022

If you’re a fan of Harry Potter then this is probably a no-brainer but Harry Potter: Magic Awakened has you attending Hogwarts and mastering everything from spells to duals. There’s a lot to explore here for all Potter fans as you explore Hogwarts, collect cards, brew potions, and battle creatures.

#2 Overprime

• Publisher: Netmarble F&C
• Developer: Netmarble F&C Team SoulEve
• Platform: PC
• Release Date: Full Launch TBD

Overprime has everything you can think of. Third-person action, multiplayer online battle action (MOBA), and team-based combat in beautiful vistas with stunning graphics. Overprime‘s main focus is on team cooperation meaning this is the perfect game for you and a group of friends.

#1 UFL

• Publisher: Strikerz
• Developer: Strikerz
• Platform: PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S
• Release Date: TBD 2023

For too many years the football gaming world has been mainly dominated by FIFA with the occasionally decent PES title. UFL, set to release in 2023 brings football to the free-to-play market. While there’s still very little news about the title the team at Strikerz have already teamed up with a number of clubs including West Ham United and Sporting Lisbon. Whether it’ll be a competitor to FIFA in the future remains to be seen but with it being free to play there’s no reason not to give it a shot.

Disclaimer: This article was updated on 11/16/23 as we continue to adjust this list with new entries or remove games due to delays or failure to captivate audiences.