In response to California’s AB 2426 law, set to take effect in 2025, Steam recently updated its platform to clarify a crucial point: when you buy a game, you’re not purchasing ownership of it, but rather a license to access it. This distinction between ownership and licensing has long been present in digital media, but many consumers may not have been aware of it. Essentially, the games you buy don’t actually belong to you, and your access could be restricted or revoked under certain circumstances.

Interestingly, other platforms like GOG.com have hinted at similar updates, but Steam has been the first major player to take action. Platforms such as Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, and Epic Games Store have yet to follow suit.

This raises an interesting question: What if we rethought game ownership altogether? Imagine a decentralized Web3 version of Steam, powered by blockchain technology, where players actually own the games they buy.

Blockchain has the potential to transform digital ownership. With non-fungible tokens (NFTs), players could verifiably own their games, giving them more control over their purchases. In this scenario, a torrent-like...

ShockRods is a fast-paced arena racing shooter game, featuring intense 6v6 or 12-player free-for-all matches where players compete to dominate their opponents.

Gameplay footage video, no commentary.

Available for free on Steam

In the realm of online gaming, battle royale games have taken the world by storm, captivating millions of players with their adrenaline-fueled action and strategic gameplay. These competitive, last-man-standing matches have revolutionized the gaming landscape, challenging players to outwit, outplay, and outlast their opponents in a constant battle for survival. Get ready to embark on a thrilling journey as we explore the top 20 battle royale games that are electrifying the gaming scene today. From the vibrant world of Fortnite to the intense realism of PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds, prepare to be immersed in a world of exhilarating challenges and epic encounters.

1. Fortnite
2. PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS
3. Apex Legends
4. Call of Duty®: Warzone 2.0
5. Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodhunt
6. KOMPETE
7. Realm Royale Reforged
8. NARAKA: BLADEPOINT
9. Farlight 84
10. Ring of Elysium
11. Darwin Project
12. Cyber Hunter
13. CRSED: F.O.A.D.
14. Super Mecha Champions
15. Battlerite Royale
16. Dominance
17. H1Z1
18. Super Animal Royale
19. Total Lockdown
20. Eternal Return

Torchlight: Infinite - an action RPG role-playing game and the fourth game in the Torchlight series. 

Gameplay footage video, no commentary.

Available for free on Steam

Gene Shift Auto - a GTA-inspired top-down multiplayer Battle Royale shooter with multiple rounds.

Gameplay footage, no commentary.

Available for free at: https://geneshiftauto.com

Farlight 84 - a cross-platform Hero-Shooter Battle Royale game with vehicles and abilities.

Gameplay footage 2023, no commentary.

Available for free on Steam and mobile.

Dominance - a multiplayer top-down Battle Royale shooter, with different characters and items that provide abilities.

Gameplay footage 2023, no commentary.

Available for free on Steam

Gaming these days has brought us so much joy, entertainment, and a way to connect with other players from all over the world. However, it's not all sunshine and rainbows, as there are new problems and annoyances that come with the modern-day gaming experience for PC users.

One of the most frustrating issues that gamers face today is waiting for constant updates to download and install. It seems like every time you log on to play your favorite game, there's an update waiting for you. And not only that, but some games are so big that they take up a massive amount of space on your device. This can be really annoying, especially if you don't play games that often, and you end up waiting more than you actually play.

In the past, gamers were able to share or sell their physical game discs with friends or family. However, with most games being digital now, this isn't really a thing anymore. This is a major disadvantage of digital gaming, as it takes away the ability to share the joy of gaming with others. However, blockchain technology and the use of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) might be the solution. NFT...

Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodhunt

A fast-paced third-person online Battle Royale video game footage with Brujah Vandal Archetype and Nosferatu Saboteur temmate.

Available for free at: https://bloodhunt.com/en-us

Rogue Company

A third person tactical action shooter game footage video.

Victory, no commentary, 2022, QHD, 60FPS.

Available for free at: https://www.roguecompany.com

Eternal Return: Black Survival - a top-down multiplayer online survival arena battle royale game with crafting.

Gameplay footage in FHD & 60 FPS.

Available for free on Steam

Totally Accurate Battlegrounds - a Low-Poly Physics-based parkour multiplayer battle royale video game.

Gameplay footage in FHD & 60 FPS.

Available for free on Steam

CSGO - Danger Zone (battle royale mode) - a first person team-based tactical action shooter game footage.

Win gameplay 2022, Blacksite map in QHD.

Available for free on Steam

SUPER PEOPLE 1 - a multiplayer skill-based third person hero shooter battle royale game with crafting, classes and special abilities.

Solo victory using teleporter, no commentary in QHD & 60 FPS.

Available for free on Steam

SMASH LEGENDS - a cross platform multiplayer action PVP brawler MOBA.

Gameplay footage on PC, no commentary, QHD & 60 FPS.

Available for free on: https://smashlegends.com

Islands of Nyne: Battle Royale - a skill-driven Sci-fi first-person only Battle Royale game.

Gameplay footage, no commentary, QHD & 60 FPS.

Available for free on Steam

Ultimate Royale: Survivors 究极求生:大逃杀 a last-man-standing top down shooter PvP & zombie survival battle royale game.

Gameplay footage, no commentary.

Available for free on Steam

Knockout City™ - a multiplayer Free-to-Play third person tactical team based action PvP arena game.

Gameplay footage.

Available for free at: https://www.knockoutcity.com

World Boss - a multiplayer fast-paced first-person arena action shooter with upgradeable weapons and perks.

Gameplay footage, no commentary.

Available for free on Steam

Super Animal Royale - a 64-player 2D top-down online survival shooter, battle royale game.

Solo gameplay footage, victory without commentary in QHD & 60FPS.

Available for free at: https://animalroyale.com

UNDECEMBER - an online Hack and Slash Action RPG game with immersive storyline.

Gameplay footage, no commentary, 2022, QHD, 60FPS.

Available for free on: https://undecember.line.games/en

H1Z1 - a fast-paced, action arcade, competitive Battle Royale game with a variety of game modes.

Gameplay footage, no commentary 2022.

Available for free on https://www.h1z1.com/home

Realm Royale: Reforged a medieval Battle Royale trio victory with Hunter.
Gameplay footage, no commentary 2022.

Available for free on: https://www.realmroyale.com

Naraka: Bladepoint - an action-adventure game PvP Battle Royale video game.

PC gameplay footage, victory, survival mode, Holoroth map.

Available on https://www.narakathegame.com

Apex Legends - an online free-to-play Battle Royale-Hero shooter game.

Gameplay footage, victory with Bloodhound, no commentary, 2022, QHD, 60FPS.

Available for free on: https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/apex-legends

Lost Ark - a medieval massively-multiplayer online action role-playing game.

PC gameplay footage video, no commentary, 2022.

Available for free on: https://www.playlostark.com

SMITE - a third-person multiplayer action battleground arena MOBA game.

PC gameplay footage video, no commentary, 2022.

Available for free on: https://www.smitegame.com

Paladins - an objective-based team first-person hero shooter MOBA game.

PC gameplay footage video, no commentary, 2022.

Available for free at: https://www.paladins.com

Darwin Project - an intense last one standing multiplayer survival battle royale arena game with action PvP where players can gather resources, craft tools, upgrade their gear and more.

Available for free on Steam.

Super Mecha Champions - an action shooter battle royale game featuring mecha combats, which sets scene in a neo-futuristic Alpha City.

Available for free on: https://www.supermechachampions.com