Are free games really free?

[aileron]

I thought I posted this elsewhere, but now I can't find it. Sorry if this is repeated post. There is at least one topic on this website about free games... X is free on gog.com. Y is free on site Z. Etc. Legit websites. My question is: Are these really free, meaning I can download, install and play it for free forever? Or are they free to install, but pay to play? Of course the answer might be different for specific games, but I mean in general.

[Matias]

yes they are free. with these giveaways that gog does you get the full game with no limitations just like you would get if you paid for it.

[The_Dirk_Diggler]

This. Infinitely this.

[aileron]

Woot! .......... <dots to make this post x chars long>

[aileron]

Wow amazing! Thanks for the reply

[trekrich]

There are some free games, that you can play and never spend a penny. But you will have to grind a lot to get the same stuff that people could get just by spending some money. Its an interesting game model, and will be interesting to see how it plays out. For me i would rather spend £30-£45 on a game and then get the full thing. Thats just my own view though.

[aileron]

Ugh that sucks. Yes I've heard of those before. Never tried them.