10 Free to Play Games That Respect Your Time and Money

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Finding quality free-to-play games that don't drain your wallet or waste your time with pointless grinding is a rarity! Join us as we count down our picks for free games that respect both your time and money. Our countdown includes Genshin Impact, Fortnite, Rocket League, and more! Which free-to-play game do you think offers the best value? Let us know in the comments!

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00:00Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we're counting down our picks for the top 10 free-to-play

00:09games that don't waste your time or money.

00:27Finding quality free-to-play experiences that don't drain your wallet or waste your time

00:31with pointless grinding is a rarity.

00:33Warframe and the other games on this list, however, are standout examples of games that

00:37respect their audience's time and money by ensuring the core gameplay experience their

00:41players know and love is readily accessible and free.

00:44The third-person looter shooter Warframe is beloved by its fans for its fast-paced combat,

00:49endless customization, and epic sci-fi story.

00:52It's also celebrated for being one of the most player-friendly free-to-play games on

00:56the market.

01:01Warframe continues to evolve with riveting new cinematic quests, over 60 unique Warframes

01:05and hundreds of weapons to collect, sprawling open worlds, and even entirely new gameplay

01:10experiences like piloting a starship, riding a flying mount to defeat a sky dragon, commandeering

01:16a mech, and so much more.

01:17You can earn every Warframe and weapon just by playing the game's various missions and

01:21quests, and its premium currency, Platinum, is so accessible that it can be obtained without

01:26spending any real-life money.

01:27Instead, you simply trade unused resources to other players.

01:31There's hundreds, if not thousands of hours of high-quality gameplay awaiting players in

01:36Warframe, and almost all of it can be accessed entirely for free.

01:40The next chapter of Warframe begins in its new cinematic update, The Old Piece, launching

01:45this December.

01:46You can sign up and download Warframe for free today on all platforms, PC, Xbox, PlayStation,

01:51Nintendo Switch, and iOS, with Android coming soon at Warframe.com.

02:06Number 10.

02:07Team Fortress 2.

02:12Originally released as part of Valve's iconic orange box all the way back in 2007, Team Fortress

02:172 would eventually become free-to-play just a few years later in 2011.

02:21This change occurred not long after they introduced a loot system, which revolutionized the free-to-play

02:25model long before it became an industry standard.

02:28Thankfully, you can pretty much earn everything you need to just by playing the game.

02:32Despite its age, Team Fortress 2 is still incredibly fun to play today, with excellent class-based

02:37gameplay that rivals the very games it influenced, such as Overwatch and Marvel Rivals.

02:42Number 9.

02:43Rocket League.

02:45Supercharged cars playing soccer may sound like something straight out of Top Gear, but

03:03it somehow ended up being the perfect formula for multiplayer action.

03:06Rocket League is one of those easy-to-play, difficult-to-master video games that's so addictive, you won't want

03:11to put the controller down, and you don't have to because you don't have to spend a penny.

03:15There's a reason this game is still going strong 10 years later.

03:18After all, nothing beats that endorphin rush you get from scoring a game-winning goal.

03:22Number 8.

03:23Counter-Strike 2.

03:29The latest version of Valve's legendary tactical shooter continues its tradition of demanding

03:45pure skill from the player above everything else.

03:48You're dropped into intense, objective-based matches where every one of your shots count.

03:52Its free-to-play model is fair and balanced, meaning every weapon and gameplay mechanic is

03:56available to all players right away, so you won't have to waste countless hours or money

04:00on obtaining what you want.

04:02Counter-Strike 2 is famous for its loot boxes, but if you don't care about cosmetics, then

04:06you can pretty much ignore them entirely.

04:14Number 7.

04:15Fall Guys.

04:24Fall Guys is the perfect type of game to pick up and play some quick sessions.

04:27It has seen a ton of changes since developer Mediatonic was purchased by Epic Games in 2021.

04:32On top of the imaginative cosmetic items, Fall Guys has seen a substantial increase in maps

04:36and modes since its initial launch, and much like Fortnite, there is a wealth of player-made

04:41maps that get thrown into the main modes sometimes.

04:43So if you want a free-to-play game that's a little more chill and casual, well, get your

04:47bean costume on.

04:56Number 6.

04:57Dota 2.

05:05Being the sequel to the mod that revolutionized the MOBA genre, Dota 2 has big shoes to fill.

05:10Thankfully, it more than lived up to its legacy and provided players with the perfect follow-up.

05:14What makes this game a great option for newcomers is that unlike its rival League of Legends,

05:18all of the playable heroes are available right away, ensuring a level playing field.

05:23This means you won't have to play hours on end or start spending your hard-earned cash

05:27just to give one of them a quick playtest and see if they're suitable for you.

05:37Number 5.

05:38Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket

05:48The surge in popularity for the Pokemon trading card game in the last few years has been astronomical.

05:53And let's face it, a lot of fans have been priced out of the hobby.

05:56That's when the Pokemon company decided to grace us with a little way for us to still

05:59get that fix without breaking the bank.

06:02Pokemon TCG Pocket gives players a free booster pack to open every 12 hours, so even if you

06:07pull junk, you're not going to be throwing your phone at the closet wall.

06:10It also allows you to play battles completely free of charge, either against the game's

06:14AI to earn more rewards, or against other players.

06:17Of course, as with most cases, there are some benefits from throwing a little cash at the

06:21app, but honestly, you'll get by just fine without it.

06:37Number 4.

06:38Apex Legends

06:47Despite being 6 years old, Apex Legends has continued to provide an excellent experience

06:52with new ideas being added through playable characters and maps.

06:55Unlike other games published by Electronic Arts, its monetization thankfully remains cosmetic.

07:00New Legends are constantly introduced through updates, and while they can be unlocked through

07:04premium currency known as Apex Coins, you can also obtain them by simply playing the game

07:08and leveling up.

07:09In Apex Legends, its your sharp skills and coordinated teamwork that wins matches, not whatever's

07:14in your digital wallet.

07:21Number 3.

07:22Path of Exile

07:29The gold standard for free to play action RPGs, Path of Exile rewards players without

07:33milking them dry.

07:34The team at Grinding Gear Games created a game with a massive skill tree and intricate character

07:38build system that provides an amazing amount of replayability.

07:41Path of Exile's monetization system focuses purely on cosmetic and convenience items without

07:46compromising its core gameplay.

07:48And for those of you wanting more, its upcoming sequel will also be free to play once it launches

07:52out of early access.

08:06Number 2.

08:07Fortnite

08:12This may seem like an obvious choice, but Fortnite really is one of the best free to play games

08:15out there.

08:16Even if you don't like battle royales, the platform game has gone beyond that and now

08:20offers a litany of other game modes to get into, some made by its own player base.

08:24You can jump into official modes made by Epic Games such as Rocket Racing, LEGO Fortnite,

08:29or Fortnite Fest.

08:31Or you can check out various fan games inspired by survival horror games, PvE shooters, platformers,

08:36or just unique PvP game modes.

08:38Sure, some may give the game crap for its absurd crossovers and intense focus on trends, but

08:43you can easily play this game without spending a single cent.

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09:07Number 1.

09:08Genshin Impact

09:21Genshin Impact broke new ground when it was released, offering a free to play game with

09:25a sprawling, breathtaking open world usually only available in premium titles.

09:30You can spend hundreds of hours exploring the vast regions of Teyvat, with its engaging

09:35story and satisfying combat, all completely free of charge.

09:39There's a wealth of playable characters in the game and immensely fun mechanics to play

09:42around with.

09:43And while Genshin Impact does contain gacha mechanics for those who want to spend, you

09:47can easily get by and have plenty of fun with the free characters they continuously provide.

09:51The dragon was but a child full of wonder, and soared the heavens free from care.

09:59Are you on the lookout for a free to play game that you feel plays fair with your time

10:02and money?

10:03If so, be sure to check out Warframe for yourself.

10:06Warframe's next big update, The Old Piece, launches this December.

10:09You can check out Warframe for free on PC, Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, and iOS with

10:15Android coming soon.

10:16Sign up for the ultimate looter shooter at Warframe.com.

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