Warframe

Warframe

Digital Extremes · March 25, 2013 · Free to Play, Looter Shooter, Action RPG, Third-Person Shooter, Action

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Warframe price

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About Warframe

✦ AI summary

Pilot a powerful bio-metal Warframe through a sprawling interplanetary system, unleashing devastating abilities and weapons to obliterate enemies solo or with friends in intense co-op missions. Customize your loadout from 40+ unique Warframes and hundreds of weapons, explore massive open worlds and cinematic story campaigns, and master your perfect playstyle across this action-packed sci-fi experience.

Confront warring factions throughout a sprawling interplanetary system as you follow the guidance of the mysterious Lotus and level up your Warframe, build an Arsenal of destructive firepower, and realize your true potential across massive open worlds in this thrilling, genre-defining third-person combat experience.

BECOME A POWERFUL WARRIOR

Enter your Warframe: a bio-metal suit of untold power. Unleash its Abilities and wield a vast array of devastating weaponry to effortlessly annihilate hordes of enemies on sight. And when the slaughter is over, you can earn or instantly unlock 40+ different Warframes - each with a unique suite of powers - to re-experience the mayhem any way you want.

BATTLE ALONGSIDE FRIENDS

Form a Squad with your friends and earn valuable bonus Rewards when you complete Missions together via highly collaborative, co-op gameplay. Utilize your Warframe’s Abilities to heal allies, redirect enemy fire, and achieve your objectives. Stuck on a particular challenge? In-game matchmaking makes it easy to connect with friendly Tenno whenever you need an extra hand.

EXPLORE A MASSIVE SYSTEM

Deftly maneuver through ground-based Missions with your Warframe’s mesmerizing parkour skills, or take to the stars and engage in massive ship-to-ship battles in your very own customizable spacecraft. Lose yourself within mysterious open-world landscapes and discover a system teeming with fascinating lifeforms - both friendly and hostile.

DISCOVER AN EPIC STORY

Marvel at the sweeping history of the Origin System as you experience Warframe’s massive cinematic narrative spanning 5 separate expansions and 30+ story-based Quests. Discover the power within and experience your first taste of invincibility with one of three original Warframes before you begin your journey, develop your skills and seek out the truth behind your awakening.

MASTER YOUR ARSENAL

Your starter Weapons are just the beginning. Craft hundreds of destructive armaments, plus vehicles, Companions and more. Level them up and experiment until you find the right combination of gear that suits your unique playstyle. Fashion your weaponry for a fearsome look to compliment your custom-designed loadout.

CUSTOMIZE ENDLESSLY

Entering the Origin System means joining legions of friendly Tenno, each with their own personalized Warframes, Weapons and gear. With a staggering number of Customization options available to enhance your Loadout, designing the perfect look for your Warframe makes for an endlessly rewarding challenge for you and your Squad.

Warframe — game info

Platforms
Windows
Steam Deck
Verified
Player modes
Single-player, Online co-op, Cross-platform multiplayer
Controller
Full controller support
PC Game Pass
Not included

Warframe in the rankings

DLC & expansions

Warframe: Fulmin Battlekit

Warframe: Fulmin Battlekit

46
from$1.99
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Warframe: Glaxion Battlekit

Warframe: Glaxion Battlekit

46
from$2.99
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Warframe: Starter Weapon Pack

Warframe: Starter Weapon Pack

from$4.99
lowest tracked $2.49
Warframe: Wukong Qitian Collection-30%

Warframe: Wukong Qitian Collection

61
from$10.49
lowest tracked
Warframe: Nokko Bundle-30%

Warframe: Nokko Bundle

61
from$17.49
lowest tracked
Warframe: Constellations Gemini Collection

Warframe: Constellations Gemini Collection

46
from$19.99
lowest tracked
Warframe: Constellations Sirius & Orion Bundle

Warframe: Constellations Sirius & Orion Bundle

46
from$19.99
lowest tracked
Warframe: The Old Peace Uriel Bundle

Warframe: The Old Peace Uriel Bundle

29
from$19.99
lowest tracked $15.99
Warframe: The Shadowgrapher Bundle

Warframe: The Shadowgrapher Bundle

46
from$19.99
lowest tracked
Warframe: Oraxia Bundle-30%

Warframe: Oraxia Bundle

61
from$20.99
lowest tracked
Warframe: Mesa Heirloom Collection

Warframe: Mesa Heirloom Collection

46
from$24.99
lowest tracked
Warframe: TennoCon 2026 Digital Pack

Warframe: TennoCon 2026 Digital Pack

46
from$24.99
lowest tracked
Warframe: The Old Peace Gemini Collection

Warframe: The Old Peace Gemini Collection

29
from$24.99
lowest tracked $19.99
Warframe: Vauban Heirloom Collection

Warframe: Vauban Heirloom Collection

46
from$24.99
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Warframe: Narin Bundle

Warframe: Narin Bundle

46
from$29.99
lowest tracked
Warframe: Eat and Run Collection

Warframe: Eat and Run Collection

46
from$29.99
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Warframe: Constellations Complete Collection

Warframe: Constellations Complete Collection

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from$34.99
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Warframe: The Old Peace Complete Collection

Warframe: The Old Peace Complete Collection

29
from$44.99
lowest tracked $35.99
Warframe: Citrine Prime Access - Accessories Pack

Warframe: Citrine Prime Access - Accessories Pack

46
from$49.99
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Warframe: Citrine Prime Access - Weapons Pack

Warframe: Citrine Prime Access - Weapons Pack

46
from$49.99
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Warframe: Styanax Prime Access - Accessories Pack

Warframe: Styanax Prime Access - Accessories Pack

46
from$49.99
lowest tracked
Warframe: Styanax Prime Access - Weapons Pack

Warframe: Styanax Prime Access - Weapons Pack

46
from$49.99
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Warframe: Citrine Prime Access - Prime Pack

Warframe: Citrine Prime Access - Prime Pack

46
from$79.99
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Warframe: Styanax Prime Access - Prime Pack

Warframe: Styanax Prime Access - Prime Pack

46
from$79.99
lowest tracked

What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

✦ AI summary

Players consistently praise the game's addictive and engaging gameplay loop, with reviewers reporting dozens of hours played and highlighting the wild variety of content, quirky missions, and creative mechanics that keep them entertained. The main complaint centers around quality-of-life restrictions like daily standing caps and lengthy crafting times that feel artificially limiting, with some players expressing willingness to pay for their removal. The game is also noted as having low PC requirements, making it accessible while delivering surprisingly deep and fun content that appeals even to

Recommended Oct 2, 2026
10/10 for me personally i like games with grinding stuff. Starting Can feel overwhelming as there is a lot of stuff. I gave it some time and got hooked, there is a LLOOTTTT of stuff to do in the game. The best is that even prime Warframe skins can be obtained for free. This game can be played for 1000's of Hours.
Recommended Oct 2, 2026
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Recommended Oct 2, 2026
Amazing game :)
Not recommended Oct 2, 2026
Can't say I'd recommend it. I always find myself wanting to jump back in, and then remembering why I quit. The game REALLY pushes you in a certain direction around the Duviri Paradox. I felt the same way back when you essentially HAD to do eidolon runs. I don't like a lot of this extra content they try to stuff into the game, even if they're trying to keep things fresh.
Not recommended Oct 2, 2026
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Not recommended Oct 2, 2026
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Patch notes & news

Latest updates from Steam.

Community Announcements · Nilae Jun 24, 2026

Two Weeks to TennoCon 2026!

Warframe's TennoCon 2026 returns July 10-11 featuring cosplay contests, a live orchestra concert, and other celebration events.

Community Announcements · bloates Jun 23, 2026

Jade Shadows: Constellations Merch

Warframe revealed Jade Shadows: Constellations with a cinematic trailer from THE LINE Studio featuring the new Warframes Sirius and Orion.

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