Popular free games

«League of Legends"First of all, it stands out for its simplicity and low entry threshold. A person who previously did not even know what online games were can immediately start playing this project, and he may well like it. But don’t think that it is simple in itself. The more time you spend in it, the more opportunities open to you: runes, farming, etc.

But there is also a controversial point in “League”: a Newbie cannot use all the characters at once; they will become available one by one as the game progresses. For some this will be a plus, because it is much easier to master one hero than a hundred, but for others it will seem monotonous and boring.

Start playing League of Legends... https://ru.leagueoflegends.com/ru-ru/

The League's main competitor in the MOBA genre is Dota 2.

↑ Dota 2

«DotA» in some places compares favorably with League of Legends. For example, here all the characters are open at once, and the donation is ONLY visual. But in turn, this MOBA will require more skills and immersion in the game from the player than the same “League of Legends”. For example, there will be many more mechanics related to items, as well as a larger number of well-thought-out abilities. In particular, in Dota 2 there are 5 completely different types of jerk, whereas in “League” there are only a couple of them. But "pillboxes“There is one very big disadvantage that experienced players know about - the community. It is unlikely that a person who decided to try his hand at games for the first time will launch “Dota”and will not get depressed from a lot of settings; they really don’t like non-professional players.

Start playing Dota 2 https://store.steampowered.com/app/570/Dota_2/

And these 2 games have been free-to-play favorites in the MOBA genre for many years.

The next popular gaming genre is Shooter (shooter, English shooter - “shooter”).

Since we started our review of the MOBA genre with "League of Legends", let's start here with a project from the same developer, an American company Riot Games.

↑ Valorant

It is a A relatively new game, it was released in 2020. The developers set themselves the goal, first of all, to make an e-sports game for all segments of the population, so Valorant will most likely run on any computer. Valorant features a cast of characters with unique abilities that may not seem very original to some at first. But in the proposed game worlds, which look quite diverse (winter location, city, jungle, etc.), even super-heroes have a hard time coping with the opposing team.

Start playing Valorant https://playvalorant.com/ru-ru/

It would be strange if we forgot the ageless Counter-Strike in its latest version:

↑ CS: GO

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Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (from English — “Counterstrike: Global Offensive”). One of the advantages of the game is its ease of learning. CS mechanics are not at all difficult to master; just a couple of videos on YouTube are enough. But the variety of variations: maps, operatives, skins, etc., on which the developers spared no effort or time, allows the game to take its rightful place among its competitors and increase its fan base from year to year.

At the moment CS: GO is shareware, because in order to gain access to full functionality, you will have to purchase a Premium account. For example, without it you cannot play for a rating, and the possibility of obtaining new rare weapon skins is also seriously limited.

Start playing CS: GO https://store.steampowered.com/app/730/CounterStrike_Global_Offensive/

↑ Quake champions

Unlike previous shooting games, this one is more old-fashioned. "Quake"is essentially a pure shooter without unnecessary mechanics. That is, if in the same CS:GO there is something like tactics - throwing grenades and the like, everything depends only on your reaction and ability to quickly change and reload weapons. Also, this project gave birth to the jumping mechanic and has been using it for many games in a row.

Unfortunately, nowadays Quake not very popular, his best times are behind him. But, if you want to shoot your heart out, this game is for you.

Start playing Quake Champions https://quake.bethesda.net/ru/playnow

↑ Fortnite

Fortnite - this is the most popular Battle Royale in our time. The graphics are made in a cartoon style, and one of the main differences from other Battle Royales is the ability to build structures directly during the battle. Also, the shooting is very highly randomized, which is why any player will be able to win sooner or later—it’s just a matter of time. "Fortnite” focuses mainly on a children's audience, but an adult can play a couple of times. This is facilitated by the developers, who often update the game and add many interesting features, both permanent and seasonal. Start playing Fortnite

↑ Apex Legends

The most popular game. It compares favorably with other battle royales with its dynamism and sophistication. Due to the lack of fall damage and the ability to resurrect allies on the go, the process is addictive.

This game is definitely one of the best free games you can play in your free time.

The universe is taken from the series of the long-dead famous shooter Titanfall, which, however, is still loved in narrow circles. This is probably why the game has earned such love and a fan base.

Apex is suitable mainly for teenagers and players under the age of 25.

Start playing Apex Legends https://www.ea.com/ru-ru/games/apex-legends

To conclude our review, I would like to touch upon such a rather specific genre as Card collectible games. There are not so many of them and donation plays a more important role in them than in other free games, but nevertheless they exist and you don’t want to miss them.

↑ Hearthstone

Card games are famous primarily for their well-developed plot and variety of possible decks. What can't be taken away from Hearthstone is its story, which was taken straight from the legendary WarCraft series of games. Unlike other CCGs, Hearthstone has an "adventure" mode that is updated regularly. In “adventures,” the player can go through prepared battles offline. This is a great opportunity to practice before going into ranked mode. There are a lot of memes about this game on YouTube, because it has very funny voice acting, which is even in Russian.

Start playing Hearthstone https://playhearthstone.com/ru-ru

↑ Gwent: The Witcher

As the name suggests, this is a card game in the Witcher universe, taken straight from the third part of the famous franchise. The big plus of the game is that it is a meticulously transferred Gwent from the original, but supplemented with new cards and beautiful animations. The games themselves look atmospheric and very rich, and the outcome of the round is never known in advance. Recommended for all The Witcher fans.