How to download PC Games for free

Introduction

Hi everyone, apps limit. Today, I want to show you how you can download some of the best and most popular PC games entirely for free. This includes games like Fortnite, Counter-Strike, League of Legends, Roblox, Call of Duty, and the list goes on and on. If you’re looking to play a fun game and you don’t want to bust out your wallet, you’re in luck.

The Free Game Phenomenon

When you look at the list of the top 20 PC games that people are playing around the world, it turns out that about 70% of these games are entirely free to play. But what’s the catch, and why are they free?

In the past, when you wanted to play a PC game, you’d have to pay for it upfront, and that would give you all of the core functionality. However, game companies have recently been changing this model, giving you the base game for free with the hope that you’ll make in-game purchases for things like virtual goods or other premium features.

In-Game Purchases

Now with these virtual goods, most of them are completely cosmetic and don’t impact your ability to win the game. About 6% of players end up making in-game purchases, and game companies end up making more money from these people than by charging everyone for the game upfront.

We should all be very thankful for these people because they are subsidizing these games for us. Some of these players who make in-game purchases are referred to as “whales” because they spend ridiculous amounts of money in-game.

Example of a “Whale”

Just as an example, there was a 15-year-old boy in Belgium who was playing the game Game of War and racked up over $46,000 worth of charges on his mom’s credit card. I bet she was probably just a little bit angry when she opened up her credit card bill at the end of the month.

Top Sites for Free PC Games

There are a few different places where you can download PC games, and unfortunately, there’s not just one comprehensive list with all free PC games. However, we’ll walk through some of the top sites where you can get the best PC games.

1. Epic Games

Epic Games is the maker of some of the most popular games, including Fortnite, Rocket League, and Genshin Impact.

• Head to their website by clicking on the link up above or in the description.
• Once on their homepage, click on “Browse” in the top navigation bar.
• Over on the right-hand side, select the “Free” filter.
• Under “Type,” select the “Games” filter to see all free games.

Some of the most popular games here include Valorant, League of Legends, Genshin Impact, Rocket League, and Fortnite. To install any of these games, simply click on the title and then click “Download” in the top right-hand corner.

2. Steam

Steam is one of the largest distributors of PC games.

• Visit their website via the link in the description.
• On their homepage, click “Free to Play” on the left-hand side.
• To see the most popular titles, click “Top Sellers.”

Here, you’ll find games like Lost Ark, Apex Legends, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, Destiny 2, PUBG Battlegrounds, and Dota 2. To play any of these games, click on the title, then click “Play Game.” If you don’t have the Steam desktop app, you’ll need to download it first.

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3. Xbox App

If you’re running Windows, the Xbox app is pre-installed.

• Search for “Xbox” in the search field and click the best match.
• In the app, type “Free” in the search field to see all free games.

You’ll find games like Roblox and Halo Infinite. To play these games, click the title and then click “Get.”

4. Battle.net

Activision Blizzard owns Battle.net, or maybe soon-to-be Microsoft.

• Visit the website via the link in the description.
• You’ll find games like Call of Duty: Warzone and StarCraft 2 on the homepage.

To download these, click on the respective logos and select “Play for Free.”

Conclusion

That’s how you can get some of the most popular PC games entirely for free, as long as you don’t make any in-game purchases. For that 15-year-old boy in Belgium, PC games have gotten a lot more expensive.

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