Co-op play is one of the best ways to play in the world today. Here are some of the best (and free) co-op games on the market.
Most people love communication. When people come together, they can share ideas, create memories, and build things together. If earlier communication was seen as a personal activity, now it can also take place on the Internet: social networks, YouTube and, of course, video games play a leading role.
Exploration of the virtual world can be incredibly enjoyable alone, but even more enjoyable with friends. It's also low cost, thanks to the ever-growing number of high quality free games available online. As a result, the only thing players really need is to spend time with friends.
Updated April 12, 2021 by Thomas Bowen: As more publishers choose to use the free to play model for their games, now is a really great time for gamers. Of course, this model has its drawbacks, such as aggressive monetization and the constant threat of sudden server shutdowns. But on the other hand, it provides a level of accessibility that is not found in many modern triple games. Games that can be played for free usually have huge player bases, which means it's always easy to find a match. The fact that many of them now support crossplay further reduces the time spent in the lobby, and also allows PC players to play with their friends on other platforms.
10. PlanetSide 2 (84)
Once upon a time, PlanetSide 2 held the Guinness World Record for the largest battle in a first-person shooter, with more than 1,283 players taking part. Since then, the number of players has dropped significantly, although there are still a lot of people playing the game in 2021.
Sony doesn't have the best track record when it comes to supporting MMOs, but to its credit, the Japanese giant has been supporting PlanetSide 2 for almost a decade. With crisp graphics and polished combat mechanics, it serves as a reliable alternative for those who are fed up with the many battle royale games that have flooded the market in recent years.
9. EVE Online (88)
While some additional game content requires a subscription, the vast majority of EVE Online's features are completely free. With so much fun to see and do in the game, it's hard to argue that it's not worth the price.
Known for its insanely large-scale space battles, EVE Online is one of the largest MMORPGs in the world, both in terms of the size of its player base and the universe it provides players to explore. RPG fans should check out this game, although science fiction and space exploration fans will also love it.
8. Apex Legends (88)
Released in early 2019, Apex Legends is a free first-person shooter. It requires quite a significant amount of hard disk space - 40 GB, but it might be worth every megabyte; especially for those who just want to enjoy the game with their friends. However, they may have to come to terms with some mistakes.
The best thing about this game is that it is still relatively new, which means that it has a lot of interesting and innovative ideas and mechanics. It is updated regularly and has one of the best battle royale modes in the world. The graphics are pretty good too, especially for a free game.
7. Destiny 2 (83)
Who wouldn't want to play a game made by the same developers as the first few Halo games? In addition, Destiny 2, which once required pre-purchase, is now free to play on Windows and other platforms, making it a great game to play with friends.
It may be almost four years old, but Bungie plans to continue supporting the game for at least two more years. It has great visuals, solid gameplay mechanics, and tons of exciting worlds to explore. The only drawback, perhaps, is the huge size of the game file, which with a size of more than 100 GB can be a problem for some players.
6. Dota 2 (90)
Many people might think that since Dota 2 came out in 2013, it belongs to the older generation of gamers. However, this is not the case, as even in 2020 Dota 2 remains a great game to play with friends and caters to a wide range of demographic groups thanks to its excellent cast of heroes.
It is considered by many to be one of the best MOBA games of all time, which is a really high rating considering the competition. Plus, the game is much smaller in size than some other free games, which means it doesn't take up much hard drive space and doesn't require too much processing power to run at an acceptable frame rate.
5. Team Fortress 2 (92)
Everyone knows Team Fortress 2 because it is one of the most popular multiplayer games of its era. However, despite its advanced age, the varied game modes, contrasting character styles and the intuitive nature of the game allow it to be a lot of fun today.
One of the main strengths of the game is its unique art style, which takes a highly stylized cartoonish approach. It's also incredibly well optimized, which means it should perform well even on low-end gaming platforms and still looks pretty solid even when compared to some of the latest multiplayer FPS games.
4. Path Of Exile (86)
For those looking for a hardcore RPG game, Path of Exile might be the best free co-op RPG game. It skillfully combines retro elements and modern gameplay features, which allows it to appeal to both older and younger generations.
Plus, the game looks great, especially considering that it was released almost ten years ago. Path of Exile is a great game to play after work or school; play as specific characters and build unique stories together. It is considered by many to be a must-have RPG game and one of the most unique co-op games in the world.
3. Valorant (80)
The highly critically acclaimed and low-rated game Valorant is a somewhat controversial FPS game that is quite similar to CS: GO, but also quite different from it. It was created by the developer of the popular League Of Legends, Riot Games, and is a great game to play with friends.
It was first released in June 2020 and, in terms of performance, should perform well on a wide range of system configurations. Some people may be a little intimidated by the use of microtransactions in the game, although this is a fairly common trade-off when it comes to free-to-play games.
2. Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (83)
The Counter-Strike series laid the foundation on which many modern shooters are built, and have played a huge role in the development and improvement of the FPS genre. The latest version of the series, CS: GO, is by far the best of them all and remains one of the most popular shooters on the planet.
It is incredibly well balanced and is known for its classic yet modern gameplay that has made it one of the premier esports games. It's also pretty simple in hardware: it is around 15GB in size and is capable of over 60fps without requiring a top-end graphics card.
1. World of Tanks Blitz (83)
As a result, the game is one of the most affordable multiplayer games out there and has a huge and active player base. It also supports crossplay, which allows PC players to team up with those playing the game on mobile or Switch, which is another huge benefit to purchasing this game.
