The 5 best free games on Steam to play on PC

With prices that increased by around 500% a few months ago, a good option on the Steam video game platform is to browse the catalog to get free titles. The truth is that they are not lacking and in this note from TN Tecno we tell you some of the best options to take into account and play on PC without spending a penny.

5 data about Steam

It is one of the most popular video game platforms among computer gamers. It was launched in 2003. It is owned by the company Valve, although it also includes games from other studios, many of them large and many others independent. that there are currently about 11 million video games available on Steam. One of its main competitors is the Epic Games Store, which is managed by the developer of Fortnite: Battle Royale.

Steam: the 5 best games to download for free

Within Steam it is possible to find a section dedicated to free video games. This means that they are downloaded without paying, although in some cases they may include in-game purchases.

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As it may be, in the following selection you will find variety: shooting titles, a cartoonish reinvention of hand-to-hand fights, and installments inscribed in the horror genre.

Brawhalla, the fight reinvented

It is a fighting game that, although it refers us to installments of the genre such as Street Fighter or Mortal Kombat, brings a more cartoonish and versatile proposal. There are many modes to play, from classic hand-to-hand fights, to combat involving balls or special challenges.

Brawlhalla, an interesting fighting game that focuses on cartoonish characters. (Photo: Steam)

It is free to download on Steam and can be played without any issues or obstacles. That is to say: you will not reach a point where you will not advance if you do not pay. Of course: to unlock characters and settings it is necessary to open the wallet.

Ultimate Custom Night, for lovers of playful horror

A free variant for gamers who like installments like Friday Nights at Freedy’s.

Ultimate Custom Night proposes to play with animatronic creatures. (Photo: Steam)

It stands out for its good level of customization and the variety of adventures, always immersed in a terrifying but relatively naive tone.

A couple of free shooters on Steam

Among the variety of free download proposals on the platform, it is possible to find rivals worthy of Fortnite, from Epic Games. By diving into the free Steam catalog you will find these three games that are worth trying, especially if you are a fan of action, shooting and survival games.

PUBG is an emblem in the field of battle royale. (Photo: Steam)

PUBG: Battlegrounds: It is an emblem among the battle royale and some say that it overshadows Fortnite. In fact, it predates Epic’s game. Since 2022 it has a free version that is worth getting your hands on.

“Apex Legends” is a survival game that shares many characteristics with “Fortnite: Battle Royale” (Photo: EA/Respawn).

Apex Legends: Another worthy competitor among survival games, which has the backing of a weight firm like Electronic Arts. As in the previous cases, it is achieved without payment, although it requires money to unlock characters and skins.

Star Wars: The Old Republic, galactic and free action

We close this list of free games on Steam with a perfect option for fans of the galactic saga, since it is achieved without payment and that does not detract from the quality of the delivery.

Star Wars: The Old Republic includes a lot of action in its free version. (Photo: Steam)

It is an MMORPG (massively multiplayer online role-playing game) that allows the user to take the role of a character on any of the sides, both on the light and on the dark side. That is, you choose if you will be a Jedi, Sith, a smuggler or a mercenary. The free version is not complete, but it has a lot to pass the time.