Free Fire is a battle royale game designed for mobile devices. Each match drops 50 players onto a shrinking island where they must scavenge for weapons, gear, and supplies. The last person or team standing wins.

Gameplay is optimized for touchscreens with a virtual joystick for movement and customizable buttons for actions like shooting, aiming, and using items. Matches are approximately 10 minutes long, offering a faster-paced experience than some other titles in the genre.

Players can choose from a roster of characters, each with a unique active or passive ability that influences combat strategy. The game features various permanent and limited-time modes alongside the classic battle royale.