Destiny 2 review

Destiny 2 closes the list because the free version is a sampler. Bungie's Steam page offers three classes, the Titan, Warlock and Hunter, plus story missions, patrols, strikes, raids and PvP modes such as team arenas and free-for-all, with thousands of weapons and armor options. Shooting and abilities are excellent, and raids give a regular group of adults a reason to meet each week. The catch is that many campaigns are sold separately. On the US Steam store, the Forsaken, Shadowkeep and Beyond Light packs cost $9.99 each, and newer expansions such as Renegades and The Edge of Fate cost $19.99 each; the Collection bundle lists at $144.91. Destiny 2 also uses BattlEye kernel-level anti-cheat that Steam says requires manual removal after uninstalling. It is a strong shooter to try for free, but value drops if you want the full story. We compared documented features and published prices; we did not measure performance.

Who it is for

Adults who want a co-op shooter with raids and are willing to buy expansions later.

Price

Free to play on Steam; expansion packs start at $9.99, such as the Forsaken Pack.

Destiny 2: Forsaken Pack $9.99
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 10, 2026.

Key features

• Three classes: Titan, Warlock and Hunter
• Story missions, quests and patrols
• Strikes and raid progression for fireteams
• PvP modes including team arenas and free-for-all
• Thousands of weapons and armor combinations

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Raids give long-term goals for a regular group
• Strength: Shooting and abilities are the core draw
• Strength: Paid campaigns can be bought one at a time
• Weakness: Much of the best content sits in paid expansions
• Weakness: Kernel-level BattlEye anti-cheat needs manual removal after uninstall
• Weakness: Steam reviews are Mostly Positive

Key facts

• Price: Free; expansions sold separately
• Cheapest expansion pack: Forsaken Pack $9.99
• Newest expansions: Renegades and The Edge of Fate, $19.99 each
• Developer: Bungie
• Anti-cheat: BattlEye, kernel level

Where it ranks

Destiny 2 is No. 10 in our Best Free Games for Adults verdict and No. 10 in Best Free Online Games.