VALORANT
VALORANT: A free online shooter built around team tactics, round objectives, and multiple match modes. Ranked #3 of 98 in PC Games by our editors (9.2/10); pricing: Free plan; best for free 5v5 tactical shooter matches.
At a glance
- Editor score9.2 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forFree 5v5 tactical shooter matches
- Free planYes
- Paid fromNone
- Supported OSWindows
- Facts checked5 Oct 2026
Where it wins
- Free-to-play entry with no listed purchase price
- Competitive and Unranked 5v5 modes, plus Deathmatch and Spike Rush
- Agents and team-strategy maps shape each match
Where it doesn't
- No single-player mode
- The PC listing focuses on Windows
- Its core experience is online multiplayer, not solo play
Our verdict on VALORANT
VALORANT is a free-to-play tactical shooter from Riot Games, built around online 5v5 matches. Players choose agents with distinct abilities, then attack or defend across rounds while using gunplay and abilities to complete objectives. Its focus suits players looking for team-based tactical matches rather than a single-player campaign. This listing covers the PC game, with Windows as its supported operating system.
Match options include Competitive and Unranked play, alongside Deathmatch and Spike Rush. That gives players different ways to approach online matches, while the central format remains team-based and tactical. Maps are designed for team strategies, and agent selection adds another layer to how teams approach objectives. The result is a focused shooter offering rather than a broad collection of unrelated game modes; players seeking tactical team play have a clear reason to consider it.
The free-to-play model means there is no listed purchase price for entry. VALORANT is online multiplayer and has no single-player mode, so it is not a fit for players who want an offline or solo campaign. The product is available on PC, while this directory entry addresses the Windows PC version. Choose it if you want free online matches with round-based attack-and-defend play, agent abilities, and several match types. Look elsewhere if single-player content is essential or you want a game centered on solo play.
VALORANT pricing
VALORANT fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | None |
| Genre | Action |
| Single-player | No |
| Online multiplayer | Yes |
| Controller support | Not verified |
| Mod support | Not verified |
| Supported OS | Windows |
| Deployment | Cloud |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Pricing | Free plan |
| Website | playvalorant.com |
| Facts checked | 5 Oct 2026 |
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