You control a space ninja in armored suits, running and leaping through corridors with fluid parkour moves while shooting and slicing through waves of enemies. There is a huge amount of gear to grind for and unlock, and the story slowly unfolds as you progress through years of added content. It is free to play, but be ready for a slow start while you learn what all the systems actually do.
Gameplay video
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Screenshots & review notes
Why it lands
This is one of the most generous free-to-play games out there, offering years of content without aggressive monetization pressure.
How it plays
Bullet-jumping and parkour traversal make even basic missions feel fluid, while the crafting and modding systems reward long-term investment.
Style and score
Its sci-fi aesthetic and moody lighting have aged remarkably well, though the sheer number of systems can overwhelm at first glance.
Who it's for
With a decade of updates behind it, there is an enormous amount to work toward. Best suited to players willing to commit for the long haul.
Frames captured from the gameplay video above; notes are our own take on the game.
What it's like to play
A free-to-play space ninja looter-shooter with a decade of content: over fifty warframes, each a different class with unique abilities, and a movement system of bullet jumps and wall runs that makes traversal a joy. The grind for crafting materials and mods is the core loop, and building toward a new frame gives missions constant purpose. Railjack space combat and open-world zones broaden the scope.
The story quests, once dismissed, became some of the best narrative content in free-to-play gaming, with cinematic quests like The Second Dream. Nearly everything is earnable through play, making it one of the fairest free games around. Cross-save lets you continue your account anywhere.
The new player experience is notoriously confusing, with systems stacked on systems and little guidance. The Switch version shows visual and performance strain in busy missions. For players who push through the opening hours, there are hundreds of hours of generous content here.