The 20 best free games you can play right now on Xbox Series and Xbox One

Free to play, complete episodes and cost-free proposals that do not require Xbox Game Pass or online subscription to play with your console.

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If you feel like playing without spending a single euro, Xbox currently offers one of the most complete libraries of free games. And we’re not just talking about multiplayer titles like Fortnite or Apex Legends, but also genuine role-playing, action, or strategy gems that you can download and play without paying a thing.

The selection of free-to-play games is constantly growing on Xbox Series and Xbox One, so we’ve compiled 20 free titles that you can enjoy right now, with options for all tastes. Whether you’re looking for quick matches or longer adventures, you’re sure to find something that suits your needs.

20 Great Free Games Available on Xbox

Here’s a selection of the most interesting free games to download today:

• Apex Legends – Respawn’s battle royale remains as strong as ever, with fast-paced action and unique heroes.

• Call of Duty: Warzone – The free multiplayer mode of Call of Duty with massive maps, varied modes, and a gigantic community.

• Fortnite – Beyond the battle royale, it now includes Festival and Origins, three distinct experiences under the same launcher.

• Overwatch 2 – Blizzard’s team shooter revamped, with cooperative modes and updated seasons.

• Rocket League – Cars playing soccer, polished physics, and quick matches. An instant classic.

• Destiny 2 – Space adventure, raids, campaigns, and free PvP. Perfect for cooperative play.

• Warframe – One of the best free looter shooters, with a massive campaign and an expanding universe.

• Halo Infinite (multiplayer) – The PvP mode of Halo Infinite is completely free, with constant support.

• eFootball 2024 – Free soccer with official licenses, ideal for quick matches or entire seasons.

• Brawlhalla – Frenetic fighting in the style of Smash Bros. with characters of all kinds and great gameplay.

• Paladins – A free alternative to Overwatch, with varied heroes and constant progression.

• Genshin Impact – Action RPG with an open world and anime aesthetics, available on Xbox since this year.

• Disney Speedstorm – Mario Kart-style racing with Disney characters and weekly events.

• SMITE – Third-person MOBA with gods from all mythologies. It has a unique style and many hours of gameplay.

• Dauntless – Cooperative action in the style of Monster Hunter, ideal for hunting with friends without spending a thing.

• Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel – The official card game from Konami, perfect for fans of the anime or competitive play.

• PUBG: Battlegrounds – The original battle royale that started it all. Available for free with console improvements.

• Naraka: Bladepoint – Hand-to-hand combat and parkour in a different battle royale, free for months.

• The First Descendant – Cooperative sci-fi shooter, one of the latest free releases on Xbox.

• Stumble Guys – Minigames, multiplayer chaos, and plenty of laughs. The Fall Guys clone that has triumphed.

Bonus with other lesser-known but also free games:

• Trove – Free MMO with voxel aesthetics and world-building, perfect if you like Minecraft-style creativity.

• Enlisted – World War II-set military shooter with massive battles and good technical level.

• Clicker Heroes – Ideal for unwinding or playing in the background, a surprisingly addictive idle RPG.

• Divine Knockout (DKO) – Third-person fighter with Smash Bros-style physics, but in 3D scenarios.

• Phantom Dust – A cult classic from Xbox with strategy, action, and card-based combat.

• Doritos Crash Course – Fast-paced platforming in the style of Wipeout, pure free arcade courtesy of Xbox.

• The Council – Episode 1: The Mad Ones – Adventure with decisions and narrative style. Only the first episode is free, but it’s a good test.

• Opus Castle – First-person horror set in a mysterious Brazilian castle. Surprising indie proposal.

• Predecessor – A third-person MOBA in full evolution, with well-differentiated heroes and tactical matches.

• Drift Legends 2 – Drift-focused racing, realistic physics, and progression without additional cost.

All these games are available for free on the Xbox Store and can be played on both Xbox Series and Xbox One. You don’t need Game Pass to download them, and many of them even allow cross-play or shared progress. Which one will you try first?