New Zealand's free-game radar
Independent reviews of brilliant free-to-play games — sorted for Kiwi players, honest about optional purchases, and quick to compare.
This week's orbit
Our standout pick balances a generous free path, active co-op and enough depth to keep a squad busy.
EDITOR'S PICK
CO-OP ACTION • PC / CONSOLE
“Fast movement, an enormous build sandbox and years of missions make this the most generous long-haul co-op pick in our current orbit.”
The free list
Scores are Kiwi Orbit editorial ratings, not user-vote averages. Availability and in-game offers can change.
SQUAD PICKElite movement and distinct Legends make every three-player fight feel tactical.
HOT NOWBig super-powered team plays with a friendly all-heroes-unlocked model.
BIGGEST ORBITBattle royale is only the launchpad for an enormous range of free experiences.
TACTICAL PICKPrecise five-player tactics with abilities that open clever team plays.
EASY TO STARTFive-minute matches, one brilliant idea and a near-limitless ceiling.
EDITOR'S PICKA remarkably deep free path for players who like mastering systems together.
COMPETITIVEPure aim, teamwork and economy decisions in an enduring competitive format.
DEEP DIVEA bottomless strategy game for patient teams willing to learn its language.
GUNPLAYExcellent co-op gunplay, but check what the free starter path includes first.
ACCESSIBLEClear roles and bright readability make team combat easy to enter.
SURVIVALHigh-stakes survival for squads who prefer restraint over superpowers.
CHAOS PICKDestruction turns compact objective matches into unscripted action films.
RPG PICKThe theory-crafter's choice: dense, demanding and astonishingly generous.
VEHICLESA wide vehicle sandbox with satisfying detail and a long progression road.
QUICK PLAYFast, friendly and available nearly everywhere — ideal for a short session.
MOBA CLASSICA hugely readable competitive foundation with years of strategic depth.
PARTY PICKColourful obstacle chaos that welcomes every kind of player.
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Pick your lane
Skip the endless store scroll. Start with the way you actually want to play.
Competitive team games built for a regular squad.
See squad games 02 / DEEP DIVEBuilds, progression and enough systems for months.
See deep games 03 / QUICK HITLow setup, fast rounds and easy rematches.
See quick gamesThe Kiwi check
Every recommendation is judged as a game first and a free product second. A famous logo never earns an automatic place.
Read our transparency standardCan a new player reach meaningful modes without buying the base game?
Controls, readability, match variety and that “one more round” feeling.
Oceania access, platform reach and practical session lengths for local players.
Clear monetisation, healthy onboarding and useful accessibility options.
Plain-English promise
The games in this guide can be downloaded or started without paying Kiwi Orbit or buying their base game. Publishers may separately offer cosmetic items, expansions, premium passes or faster progression. Those purchases are optional and occur on third-party services.
Player perspectives
Composite profiles based on common play styles — not paid endorsements or claims from identifiable people.
I want something our group can learn in one evening, but still be improving at a month later.
Give me movement that feels great and a progression system I can keep pulling apart.
I have fifteen minutes after work. I need a clean match, not an hour of setup.
Good questions
Clear answers about what we review, what “free” covers, and where Kiwi Orbit fits.
hello@kiwi-orbit.comEach listed title has a playable base game or starter experience that does not require a base-game purchase. Optional cosmetics, passes, expansions or account upgrades may still be sold by the publisher. Destiny 2, for example, has a free starter experience with major paid expansions.
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No. We help you compare games, then link to the publisher's official site. Downloads, accounts, purchases, age rules and gameplay are handled entirely by that third party.
Scores are independent Kiwi Orbit editorial assessments with extra attention to Oceania access, platform availability and practical session experience. They are not public-vote averages.
No. It means the base game or stated starter experience can be accessed without a purchase. Many publishers sell optional digital items or expansions. Always review the official store page and parental controls before spending.
We review the catalogue when a game's access model, platform coverage or overall player experience materially changes. The current list was last editorially checked on 12 August 2026.