Stadia hasn't had the best start to its life. When it was first released, users had to pay a monthly fee simply to browse the online store. Google then forced users to buy a game on the Stadia service without knowing how well the game would run on their system.

Stadia has finally made the right choice and now allows gamers to create a free account or pay a monthly fee for exclusive discounts and a larger collection of free games.

However, a few impressive titles are available to basic Stadia members completely free! Here's how you can start gaming on Stadia without spending a dime.

What Is Google Stadia?

Stadia is a video game streaming service from Google. It doesn't require gamers to install games on their device, and they can play right from their browser.

Stadia allows players to link an official Stadia controller to their TV through Chromecast Ultra, which comes in the box, or choose to link their PlayStation or Xbox controllers through Bluetooth or USB. Stadia's streaming service even allows users who own devices that run iOS and macOS to play games through its mobile app and the Google Chrome browser.

For those who have fast internet speeds, this is a fantastic way to play some AAA titles without needing an expensive, custom-built PC and the need to install huge game files. The best part of all is users can now play some of these games absolutely free.

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What Stadia Games Can You Get for Free?

As of the writing of this article, there are five free full games that you can play on Stadia with a basic account:

  • Super Animal Royale
  • Destiny 2
  • Crayta
  • Super Bomberman R Online
  • Nine To Five (Early Access

These games are mainly online multiplayer titles. However, they provide hours of enjoyment with friends and are completely free to play with a basic Stadia account.

How to Play Stadia Games for Free

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If you attempt to go to Stadia's website to sign up for free, it will make you sign up for a free trial of Stadia Pro with a Credit Card or PayPal, and will automatically charge that payment method in one month.

To bypass this, go to the link of a free game, such as Super Bomberman R Online, and sign up for a Stadia account on that page. From there, you can browse the store for other free games without needing to sign up for a free trial of Stadia Pro.

To browse only free games, scroll down to All Games, then sort the list by Price. This will allow you to see free games available for Stadia users, as well as Stadia Pro users.

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Free Games Available With Stadia Pro

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There's a much larger collection of free games available if you sign up for Stadia Pro. There is a one-month free trial, and users are able to cancel any time.

To find free games for Stadia Pro members, the process is exactly the same. Users will navigate to the Store tab, scroll down to All Games or Stadia Pro Games, then sort by Price.

Here is the full list of games available to Stadia Pro members for free as of the writing of this article:

  • Transformers: Battlegrounds - Complete Edition
  • Hello Engineer
  • Destroy All Humans!
  • Wreckfest
  • The Falconeer: Warrior Edition
  • Foreclosed
  • Darksiders II - Deathinitive Edition
  • Republique (accent above e)
  • Cthulu Saves Christmas
  • Terraria
  • The Darkside Detective
  • Kemono Heroes
  • It Came From Space And Ate Our Brains
  • Epistory - Typing Chronicles
  • Saints Row IV: Re-Elected
  • PixelJunk Raiders
  • Wave Break
  • Killer Queen Black
  • Legend of Keepers: Career of a Dungeon Manager
  • Moonlighter
  • Journey to the Savage Planet
  • Cake Bash
  • AVICII Invector
  • Little Big Workshop
  • Floor Kids
  • Figment
  • Blue Fire
  • Unto The End
  • GRIME
  • Hundred Days - Winemaking Simulator
  • Street Power Football
  • Wavetale
  • Mafia III: Definitive Edition
  • ARK: Survival Evolve
  • Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince
  • DreamWorks Spirit Lucky's Big Adventure
  • Control Ultimate Edition
  • PAW Patrol Mighty Pups Save Adventure Bay
  • MotoGP 20
  • The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III
  • Ys VIII
  • DIRT 5
  • Hitman - The Complete First Season
  • Crayta: Premium Edition

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Stadia May Not Be Perfect... But It's Better When It's Free

Stadia has had a tough couple of first years of life. Browsing games wasn't always free, but thanks to demand from Stadia fans and pressure from the competition, Google seems to have made the right choice by allowing gamers to create a free Stadia account.

The optional Stadia Pro account gives players a wider range of free games to play, as well as gives discounts on other available titles. If you never had a chance to try out Google Stadia, now you have nothing to lose!