Best Free to Play Games to Play While You Exercise

Free to play games that hold up during a workout, so you can try one without paying anything up front. Want more? Browse every review or see our overall best of list.

1. 

   Warframe3/3

   Treadmill and bike 3/3Pause friendly: No

   Warframe keeps you busy with steady action, so it works well on a treadmill or bike. Its controller controls are manageable during exercise, even when...

2. 

   World of Tanks Blitz3/3

   Treadmill and bike 3/3Pause friendly: No

   Short matches and methodical tank combat make World of Tanks Blitz easy to play while you exercise. You still need to keep an eye on...

3. 

   Path of Exile2.7/3

   Treadmill and bike 3/3Pause friendly: No

   Path of Exile works well for a workout because you can use a controller and the action keeps moving. Quick dodges and positioning take some...

4. 

   The Sims 42.7/3

   Treadmill and bike 3/3Pause friendly: Yes

   The Sims 4 works well for a workout because its relaxed pace and controller support let you play without sudden movements or complicated commands. You...

5. 

   PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS2.7/3

   Treadmill and bike 3/3Pause friendly: No

   PUBG works well for a workout because the matches keep moving and controller input suits treadmill or bike play. The action can demand quick reactions,...

6. 

   Halo Infinite2.7/3

   Treadmill and bike 3/3Pause friendly: Sometimes

   Halo Infinite works well for a workout thanks to steady controller inputs and a campaign that keeps you moving. Its open world and gunfights hold...

7. 

   Trove2.7/3

   Treadmill and bike 3/3Pause friendly: No

   Trove works well for a workout thanks to its controller support and relaxed mix of exploration and combat. You can keep moving without needing sharp...

8. 

   Supermarket Together2.7/3

   Treadmill and bike 3/3Pause friendly: No

   Controller support and simple controls make Supermarket Together easy to play while you run or pedal. The busy tasks give you something to focus on...

9. 

   PlanetSide 22.7/3

   Treadmill and bike 3/3Pause friendly: No

   PlanetSide 2 keeps the action moving, so it gives you plenty to focus on during a workout. Its controller support and steady pace make it...

10. 

    Clicker Heroes2.7/3

    Treadmill and bike 3/3Pause friendly: Yes

    Clicker Heroes works well during a workout because it needs no quick reflexes or precise movements. The slow stretches can make the game feel a...

11. 

    AdVenture Capitalist2.7/3

    Treadmill and bike 3/3Pause friendly: Yes

    AdVenture Capitalist works well for a workout because it needs few controls and lets you step away without losing progress. It can get repetitive, though,...

12. 

    Team Fortress 22.7/3

    Treadmill and bike 2/3Pause friendly: No

    Team Fortress 2 has short rounds and plenty to keep your mind busy, but its quick action and precise aiming can be hard to manage...

13. 

    Helltaker2.7/3

    Treadmill and bike 2/3Pause friendly: Yes

    The controller controls are simple, but some puzzles make you stop and think. Helltaker can work for a workout, though those pauses may interrupt your...

14. 

    Robocraft2.7/3

    Treadmill and bike 2/3Pause friendly: No

    Robocraft’s combat is easy enough to manage while you exercise, and controller support helps. Robot customization takes more care, so you may need to pause...

15. 

    Crab Game2.7/3

    Treadmill and bike 2/3Pause friendly: No

    Crab Game’s quick mini games make it a fun distraction while you exercise. The quick reflexes it asks for can also pull your attention away...

16. 

    Totally Accurate Battlegrounds2.7/3

    Treadmill and bike 2/3Pause friendly: No

    Short, active matches make Totally Accurate Battlegrounds easy to fit into a workout. But the quick reactions and attention it demands can make running or...

17. 

    Black Squad2.7/3

    Treadmill and bike 2/3Pause friendly: No

    Black Squad’s quick matches can help distract you from exercise, but aiming and shooting while running takes more coordination than you may want. Biking is...

18. 

    Ultimate Custom Night2.7/3

    Treadmill and bike 2/3Pause friendly: Yes

    The constant camera checks and power management keep you busy, but quick reactions can be awkward while running or riding. It works better for shorter...

19. 

    Stumble Guys2.5/3

    Treadmill and bike 2/3Pause friendly: No

    Short rounds and controller support make Stumble Guys workable while you exercise. Its chaotic courses can still pull your attention away, and some obstacles need...

20. 

    Dota 22.3/3

    Treadmill and bike 2/3Pause friendly: No

    Dota 2 can keep you focused, but its keyboard and mouse setup and quick team fights make it a tricky workout game.

21. 

    Apex Legends2.3/3

    Treadmill and bike 2/3Pause friendly: No

    Apex Legends keeps you busy, with little downtime and engaging gameplay. Quick aiming and movement make it hard to manage on a treadmill or bike....

22. 

    War Thunder2.3/3

    Treadmill and bike 2/3Pause friendly: No

    War Thunder gives you plenty to do during a workout, but precise aiming and involved controls can be awkward while running or riding. It works...

23. 

    Brawlhalla2.3/3

    Treadmill and bike 2/3Pause friendly: No

    Short matches make Brawlhalla easy to fit into a workout, and the action can help pass the time. Quick reflexes can be tough to manage...

24. 

    Paladins2.3/3

    Treadmill and bike 2/3Pause friendly: No

    Controller support makes Paladins workable on a treadmill or bike, but fast fights can throw off your focus, aim, and timing. It is manageable if...

25. 

    Doki Doki Literature Club!2.3/3

    Treadmill and bike 2/3Pause friendly: Yes

    Doki Doki Literature Club! asks little of your hands, so it can work during an easy treadmill session or bike ride. Quiet stretches and story...