Best Free Games to Play This Summer 2025

Broke but ready to game? From Marvel Rivals and Overwatch 2 to Civilization VI (yes, free on Epic!), here are the absolute best FREE games to dive into this summer. We’re talking shooters, MMOs, strategy, and indie gems—no microtransaction trap hype, just real fun. I break down each game with Steam ratings, vibes, and what makes them worth your precious time. Let’s get into it.

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⟹ Chapters:

00:00 Intro
00:35 Marvel Rivals
01:32 Overwatch 2
02:20 Civ VI
03:13 Path of Exile
04:12 Lost Ark
05:08 Slapshot: Rebound
05:56 Mecha BREAK
06:48 Wuthering Waves
07:40 Destiny 2
08:35 Once Human
09:30 Delta Force
10:34 THRONE AND LIBERTY
11:31 Enlisted
12:26 Trackmania
13:24 Cave Story's Secret Santa