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15 Best Free Online Games to Play with Friends in 2023

If you are looking for something to do to pass the boring time or want to play some fun games, then this article will introduce you to the 15 best free online games that you can play with your good friends.

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Alice Estelle
Updated on Apr 21, 2023

This article will present 15 of the best free online games.

If you are overworked at the office or bored while working from home, you may need to get together with friends and scheduling a game night is the best way to connect with them. Fun isn't just for kids, many studies have shown that adults who play online games get help in tackling boredom and relieving stress.

Gaming is known to be an expensive hobby, however, in this article, we will introduce you to 15 of the best online games for free. If you are looking to connect with your friends and blow off some steam, here are 15 of the best free online games to play with friends.

1. League of Legends

Summary

League of Legends usually known as League, is a master piece of Riot Games that came out on October 27,2019. It is a multiplayer online battle arena game, in which you can team up with your friends in a five vs five battle. Each team fight to defend their half of map.

The characters in this game are called "champions," each champion possess various abilities and a different playing style. Controlling the champion, players must purchase necessary items to defeat their opponents. League of Legends is a game with most positive reviews about its accessibility, characters, and production worth.

Modes

The most played modes in League of Legends are Summoner's Rift and ARAM. Summoner's Rift is considered to be the most prominent in professional level play. It is a ranked game mode which tests your skill level and provides you an initial rank from which you can climb. While ARAM is a more relaxed five versus five game mode, played on only one map, with randomly assigned champions selection.

Advantages

Whether you are a student or an employee who has just returned home from a rough day, this game is made in such a way that it will help you relax and reduce your stress. Moreover, League of Legends has many details involved which helps the player improve their eye's response.

Audience

League of Legends can be counted from one the best free online games. Not only it is fun for kids, it dramatically helps an adult to relax after a hectic day. So, it is suitable for the player of competitive nature as well as for the ones who are just looking for some fun time.

2. Teamfight Tactics

Summary

Teamfight tactics is undoubtedly the best free online games to play with friends. It is an auto battler game, developed and published by Riot games, and basically presents a spin-off of League of Legends. In this game, you have need to have seven other players with you and compete in a last one standing match.

The players are positioned in a hexagon ring, in each round two random players are selected to a fight and the game continues. Players can further gather collectibles that can stable their economy of the coming rounds.

Modes

Like all other competitive games, Teamfight Tactics also comprised of ranked and normal game mode at launch. However, Riot games later introduced a new mode called Hyper Roll. They reduced the health bar and increased the damage to make it more exciting and difficult.

Advantages 

Back home from a boring and hectic day? This game can thrill you as every match is unique with a different chance factor. The game enables you to think broadly and creatively while building your team. The exhilarating fights help you forget all the problem and reduces your stress level.

Audience 

Although it is appropriate for both adults and kids, however, kids may find the Hyper Roll mode difficult, as it demands the player to be strategic and fast at the same time.

3. Among Us

Summary

Among Us is an American game developed and published by Innersloth in 2018. Inspired by Mafia and The Thing, this game presents a space-themed setting and consist of customizable cartoon astronauts. The two roles in this game are Crewmates and Impostor. The aim of the Crewmates is to complete all the missions on the map, and to spot and vote out the Impostors. While the job of Impostors, is to sabotage the missions or to kill all the Crewmates before they complete their task.

Modes

Recently, the developers released around 20 mods of this game. All of these mods include a new and exciting feature that completely changes the game. One of the most fun mods is the Extra Role Among Us mod, in which you get to see a sheriff, an engineer, and a medic character as well in the game.

Advantages

One of the major advantages of playing Among Us, is that you can easily play it across different devices as it is available for IOS, Android, Windows, and Mac users.

Audience

Among Us provides the finest platform for adults and kids to hang out with their friends online. It is most suitable for the players who are just looking for some time to chill.

4. Counter-Strike: GO

Summary

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive developed by Valve and Hidden Path Entertainment, came out on August 21,2012. People rank it as one of the best free online games to play with friends. It is a five-versus-five competitive game, in which there are two teams, Terrorists and Counter-Terrorists. The game presents various game modes, but in the most common one the Terrorist attempt to plant the bomb while the Counter-Terrorist fight to stop them.

Modes

There are total nine game modes in CS:GO, with each mode having a distinct feature. Following are the nine modes:

  • Competitive
  • Casual
  • Deathmatch
  • Arms Race
  • Demolition
  • Wingman
  • Flying Scoutsman
  • Retakes
  • Danger Zone

Advantages 

As the game demands fast responses from the player so this helps improve player reflexes and refine communication skills.

Audience 

Although according to PEG, the game is for players who are 18 years old, there is no such restriction mentioned in-game, so anyone can play and enjoy with their friends.

5. DOTA 2

Summary

Dota 2 is sequel to Dota, developed and published by Valve in 2013. The game revolves around the concept in which two teams, each having five players, defend their separate base on the map. Using unique abilities and different playing they dominate their opponents.

Modes

There are various modes in Dota 2, each mode has different set of rules to play. Few modes of the game are Ranked Matchmaking, Captains Mode, Random Draft, etc.

Advantages

As the game asks for constant hand movement and multi-tasking, so this dramatically improves player's Hand-Eye coordination and the ability of making decision.

Audience

The recommended age that this game demands is 17, nevertheless, it is a simple and enjoyable game for all age groups.

6. Smite

Summary

A production of Rez Studios, Smite is a MOBA video game, published in 2014 for Windows, Xbox One, and PS4. The game presents a team-based fight setting, in which player can choose between God, goddess or other mythological character available. Selecting a character, you can use your ability on opponent's god and minions.

Modes

This game has a total of six game modes, each presenting eccentric game style. The sixth game mode changes daily, and it's the most fun one, as it forces player to select random character.

Advantages

Like other MOBA games, Smite enables players to enhance their communication, and improve their hand-eye coordination. At the same time, it provides mode that are totally for the players who want fun.

Audience 

The game is not recommended for below 12 years old kids, as it has few animated blood and violent scenes.

7. Brawlhalla

Summary

Brawlhalla is a combat-based game, released by Ubisoft in 2017 for Windows, Mac OS, and PS4. In this game, after choosing a character, you are dropped into an arena with your opponents. The goal is to kick them out of the visual boundaries called blastzones in-game. You can either take help from gravity, and don't let them rise up to floor or you can attack them, and push them out.

Modes

Casual Matchmaking, Ranked, Custom Online, Brawl Of The Week, and Offline Play are the five game modes in Brawlhalla.

Advantages

The biggest edge that this 2D game platform provides is that it allows up to 8 players to play at a time. So, one can have a great time with bunch of friends after a tiring day.

Audience

It is suitable for all age groups, as it presents easy-to-understand controls, and no such violent scenarios.

8. Albion Online

Summary

Albion Online is a German origin game, developed by Sandbox Interactive, came out on July 17,2017. The game portrays a medieval fantasy setting, in which playing style and abilities depend on the type of equipment you wear. Exploring the surrounding and performing activities can get you fame, which in return allows access to different weapons and armors.

Modes

Players can have fun in the Open World game mode, where they are free to explore with no restrictions. Other game modes are Dungeons, World Bosses, Expeditions, etc.

Advantages

If you are an introvert with not a big friends circle, then this is one of the best free online games for you. As in this game, you get a lot of content and modes which you can enjoy and explore solo.

Audience

Albion Online provides a friendly environment for all kind of gamer, especially for those who don't have anyone to play with.

9. World of Tanks

Summary 

World of Tanks is free-to-play multiplayer online game, developed and published by Wargaming on August 12,2010. In this game, the players control tanks dating back to starting of World War 2 to the Cold War. Players are given control of the movement and firing equipment of the tank, they dominate by destroying the opponent, or taking control of the enemy's base.

Modes

The developers of World of Tanks released around 15 exhilarating game modes. The most famous among them is Frontline mode. It is a 30 versus 30 battle game, in which you can also select rental tanks if you don't have one yet.

Advantages 

World of Tanks have dozens of vehicles that you can unlock, while playing in a clan and gaining XP. Daily grind aids in your strategy building technique.

Audience 

As it is easy to play game, with a lot unlockable vehicles, various age groups find it thrilling to unlock achievements in this game.

10. Dauntless

Summary 

Dauntless is an action role-play game published by Riot Games on September 26,2019. The game portrays the scenario of a mystical world, in which the player selects the character of slayers and defeats the monster named Behemoths. Destroying the enemy, they gain XP and loot, from which they can upgrade their weapon for a better experience.

Modes

There is no such designated modes in Dauntless, however the fun thing to do in the game is to upgrade your armor and weapon skins. Upgrading your armor and weapons, gives you a totally different experience against enemies.

Advantages 

The game facilitates players with cross-platform, so there is no restriction for desktop or mobile users. At the same time, players can enjoy numerous character customization.

Audience

As the game provides a lot of authority to the players to customize their character, it attracts traffic of youth towards it.

11. EVE Online

Summary 

Eve Online developed by CCP Games, is a space-based setting game, in which the players can take part in various activities, earn points, and progress in the game. After a choosing a character, player is then required to play one of four races, on which its further journey is dependent.

Modes 

There are no specific modes in this game, nevertheless, there are exciting missions that you can complete, and earn rewards.

Advantages

The biggest advantage that this game provides, is the one who buys its subscription. After buying it, you get access to top-notch ships and from there, you can write your own destiny.

Audience 

This game is most suitable for the players who are interested in sci-fi MMORPG.

12. Sea Of Thieves

Summary 

Sea of Thieves is a game based on action and adventure. Microsoft Studios published it on March 20,2018. The game revolves around a pirate who completes missions and explore open world through his ship.

Modes

The two game modes in Sea of Thieves are Arena and Adventure. The most enjoyable is Adventure, as you can explore world without any restrictions.

Advantages 

If you are a PC player, you have an upper hand over other consoles, as on PC you can get deadly accuracy and quicker respawn.

Audience 

Players on consoles like PS4 or Xbox, don't usually prefer this game, as it is hard to aim and it is hard to make quick changes during a fight.

13. Pokémon GO

Summary 

Pokémon GO brings augmented reality technology for its users. It is developed and published by Niantic on July 6,2016. After creating an avatar, player can visit PokeStops for attracting rare Pokémons or they can join Gyms if they are looking for a fight.

Modes

This game connects you to your geographical location, and puts you on a map where you can find various missions and a lot of Pokémons to capture.

Advantage 

As it is an open-world game, it enables its user to explore their neighbors. This helps the player with some exercise and reducing anxiety.

Audience 

This game charms the players who wants to physically active and wants to socialize more.

14. Mario Kart Tour

Summary

Mario Kart Tour is a kart racing game, developed by Nintendo on September 25,2019. In this game, you can download different tours, in which each tour comprising of three races and a bonus challenge. Winning the tours, you earn points and collect rewards.

Modes 

There are four modes while you race, that are 50cc, 100cc, 150cc and 200cc. In each mode the speed gets faster.

Advantage 

Mario Kart Tour gives a different kind of gaming experience to its users, as they stay fresh due to constant rotation of tracks in the tour.

Audience

The people who are interested to visit different race courses in the world, tend to play this game as it is based on real-world cities tracks.

15. Sky: Children Of Light

Summary 

Sky: Children Of Light is an open-world game published by Thatgamecompany on July 18,2019. The players fly through the kingdom and complete tasks, using the cape that gives them abilities.

Modes 

There are seven realms that represent seven stages of the game, with each stage having a unique experience.

Advantage

It is surely among few best free online games available from which one can easily socialize and make new friends.

Audience

This game attracts the attention of the players who prefer adventure and at the same time a wholesome storyline.

About Alice Estelle
Alice Estelle has been a newspaper editor and a book editor with extensive writing experience. She also has deep research in the field of mobile software and is keen on exploring and solving various problems of iOS and Android systems.
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