Warframe

Fast, free co-op action set across a living sci-fi solar system.

Digital ExtremesSince 2013

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By the FreeMMO Compass editorial teamReviewed: September 2026Our methodology

Our score

0,0/10

Excellent

Verdict

A genuinely free-to-play action title with years of content. Movement feels superb, and almost everything can be earned by playing rather than paying.

About Warframe

Warframe is a free co-op action game set across a huge, ever-growing sci-fi solar system. You pilot Warframes, powerful exo-suits that each play differently, through fast missions built around parkour and gunplay.

Its real strength is fair monetization: almost everything, new Warframes included, can be earned by playing rather than buying. Years of updates have added open-world zones, story quests and even space combat, making it one of the most content-rich free games going, though the early hours ask a lot of newcomers.

Screenshots from Warframe

What we like

✓ Slick, satisfying combat
✓ Fair monetization
✓ Huge amount of free content

What to know

× Steep early learning curve
× Progression can feel grindy

At a glance

SettingSci-Fi

PlatformsPC · PlayStation · Xbox · Mobile

Browser playableNo

DeveloperDigital Extremes

Released2013

ModelFree to play

How to play Warframe for free

Getting into Warframe takes about a minute:

It's free to play — no purchase needed to begin.
Available on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Mobile.
Download the free client and create an account.
Hit “Play Warframe free” and jump in.

The bottom line

Warframe earns 8.6/10 in our review. We'd call it excellent. You'll enjoy it for slick, satisfying combat and fair monetization; just go in knowing steep early learning curve. It's a free download on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Mobile, so trying it costs you nothing.

Frequently asked questions

Is Warframe free to play?

Yes. Warframe is free to start — Fast, free co-op action set across a living sci-fi solar system. There may be optional in-game purchases or premium tiers, but getting in costs nothing.

What platforms is Warframe on?

Warframe is available on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Mobile.

Can you play Warframe in a browser?

No — Warframe needs a download or client and doesn't run in the browser.

Who made Warframe and when did it release?

Warframe was developed by Digital Extremes and released in 2013.