There is nothing better than playing an amazing game for free. Thankfully, Steam as a gaming library offers a lot of free games, but some games stand out. Here are nine of the best free-to-play games you can download on Steam.

Dota 2

Dota 2 is the stand-off sequel of the popular MOBA mod game of World of Warcraft III. Unlike the previous one, Dota 2 now features a 3D interface. Players can pick from a pool of over a hundred heroes, each with different skills and abilities to fight on a 5v5 battle match. It is a game of infinite depth and complexity as you plan your strategy and work it out with your teammates.

Team Fortress 2

Team Fortress 2 is a team-based first-person multiplayer shooting game. It offers nine distinct classes such as Scout, Soldier, Pyro, Demoman, Heavy, Engineer, Medic, Sniper, and Spy. Each of these classes provides a broad range of tactical abilities and personalities. What makes this game more exciting is that it delivers constant update such as new game modes, maps, and equipment.

Warframe

Warframe is an outstanding third-person cooperative game set in an ever-evolving sci-fi world. It introduces characters known as Tenno, warriors of blood and gun, and the masters of the Warframe armor. Pick your Tenno and control a Warframe as you go on missions and defeat The Grineer and their vast armies.

Paladins®

Paladins® is a team-based shooter game with strategy elements and character customization. It introduces you to a fantasy world of ancient technology. It also has this unique collectible card system. These cards can help amplify and augment your character’s core set of abilities, thus letting you play exactly how you want.

Unturned

Unturned is a sandbox, survival game inspired by Minecraft. Play as a survivor in a zombie infested society, where you can team up with your friends to avoid being turned into a zombie yourself. You can fortify a base, scavenge for resources and goods, and negotiate with other players online.

Clicker Heroes

Clicker Heroes is a massive hit game where the only way to kill monsters is by clicking on them. Through killing these monsters, the player will gain gold which he can use to hire new heroes and get more damage.

War Thunder

War Thunder is a cross-platform MMO for Microsoft Windows, Linux, Mac, and PlayStation 4. The game is dedicated to the war vehicles used during World War II and the Korean War. Take part in the major battles and experience military aviation as well as ground forces combat by using aircraft carriers or heavy tank with armor and impressive firepower.

Smite

Smite is the online battlegrounds of the gods. It is a multiplayer online battle arena game that lets you control mythical gods and goddesses from different mythologies including Norse, Aztec, Roman, Greek, Egyptian, and much more. It offers a new universe of strategic possibilities by using the divine powers of these mythical beings.

These games are all compatible with Microsoft Windows PCs and gaming laptops.