Free Video Game Giveaways

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This is a place to post limited-time giveaways of full video games that are then yours to keep forever at no cost.

See the sticky post for full details of what to post, how to post it, and other useful resources.

Keep it civil and keep it chill!

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The freegames community has been going for a year and a half now, probably time I updated the info.

What to post

This is a place to post limited-time giveaways of full video games that are then yours to keep forever at no cost. Please use the search to check what you're posting hasn't already been posted, and start your posts with [Source] so that people can ignore giveaways they're not interested in. For example, if Fanatical were giving away a Steam key for Pong, I'd title the post [Fanatical/Steam] Pong.

I post deals as I find them (sometimes spread out over a few days or bundled together so it doesn't get too noisy) but feel free to post them if you find them first.

If you have keys that you'd like to give away then [email protected] and [email protected] are the best places to post.

Forever-Free Friday

The main exception to the limited-time giveaways only rule is for the occasional posting of games which are always free. On Fridays you can post a game that's permanently free if you think it's worth showcasing to everyone. Maybe it's a FOSS project, maybe it's a game that's gone free-to-play, just make sure that the post starts with [Forever-Free Friday] and that it's something worth playing and not just the publishers trying the freemium model instead!

Interesting links

Where to look for free game giveaways

Where to look for games which are always free

Subscriptions you may already have which give access to free games

Non-free but otherwise notable sales

Notifications

If you want notifications for new posts you can subscribe to the community's RSS feed, and if you want more granular notifications you can use Lootscraper to get site-specific RSS feeds and skip the need for this community entirely!

No such thing as a free lunch

Nothing is ever completely free, and there's a definite hierarchy to the kinds of giveaways posted here:

  1. Free open-source software is pretty hard to beat, it's the free-est lunch you can get!
  2. Indies being given away directly by their creators on sites like itch.io, they may ask you to pay what you want or message you about their other games but that's about it
  3. DRM-free storefronts like GOG, you can download the installer and keep it forever but obviously they're hoping that you'll start using their site for making actual purchases too
  4. Steam, Epic Games, IndieGala, Fanatical, Microsoft, Google Play, etc. will offer freebies which could theoretically disappear at any point (this doesn't happen often, but always remember that you don't really "own" most digital items), they also hope that giving freebies will encourage you to spend money on other games of theirs
  5. Subscriptions like Amazon Prime Gaming cost money but you do get to keep the games even after you cancel
    • They offer free trials (supposedly only requiring a unique email) so you can sign up, claim all the games you want, then cancel
    • This is basically where I draw the line as you can still keep games forever if you're willing to jump through the required hoops
  6. Subscriptions like Netflix, GamePass, PS+ and Switch Online are more like renting games, you lose access to them when you stop paying so I don't count them as free games even if you are somehow able to access them for free
  7. Freemium/pay-to-win games which you can play for free as a second-class citizen don't count, and they generally have enough marketing budget that you're aware of them without the need to have them posted here!

We're all adults here and I hope you don't need to be told to be wary of blindly installing dodgy software or not to support companies you don't like. If you don't want to see giveaways from a particular source and you use a Lemmy client which supports filters then you can block specific strings from showing, for instance if you didn't want to see anything from Amazon then you could hide the string [Prime.

Keep it civil and keep it chill!

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[Epic] Undying (store.epicgames.com)
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Cube Paradox takes you into an infinite labyrinth world full of challenges and mystery! Your goal is simple: reach the door in each level to unlock a new, more complex labyrinth. But beware—touching the walls means game over! Each door leads to a fresh, unique maze that will test your reflexes and strategic thinking.

With its futuristic neon design and captivating atmosphere, Cube Paradox delivers a thrilling puzzle experience that’s both addictive and visually stunning.

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Play as Norm the Earthworm who is hungry for adventure and delicious treasure! Navigate our "hero" through treacherous earth and nom treasure.

Hone your skills with 100 levels in Standard Mode, then test yourself in Challenge Mode. Think you can beat them all?

Boasting 48 additional Levels where the Noms are slim and danger is plentiful!

Can you nom your way to 100% and become the Ultimate Muncher of Earth?

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Tracklash is a top down 2d local multiplayer game where you compete against your friends to see who can win the race first without getting destroyed. You can win by either reaching the end before your opponent or using your turret to blow up the other player!

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In this remastered and enhanced edition, revisit a classic and experience Iris's painted world like never before! Beautiful new artwork fills modern displays and adds new depth to the Drawn world. The updated user interface includes an improved hint system, new puzzle elements add more ways to interact within these incredible environments, old scenes are packed with new detail, and much more!

A mysterious tower holds the secrets to untold power and the little girl who wields it. Iris is the key to your world's future and can bring her art to life, but an unknown evil wants to keep her from her destiny. When she's captured and trapped somewhere in the tower, only you can rescue her and save the kingdom in the process! Can you traverse the worlds inside her paintings to reach her in time? Find out in this spell-binding puzzle adventure!

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If you love pixelated retro games, this is for you and get ready for some intense retro space shooting!

Fight again waves of invaders in this arcade space shooter and collect power-ups to increase your fire power. Try to beat your high-score in Classic, Time Attack or Hardcore mode or challenge your friend in Multiplayer mode. If you like classic arcade shooters then you will love Super Destronaut.

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Follow a woman who awakens in the dead of night to a disturbance in her house. As she ventures into the darkness to uncover its source, she soon realizes she has crossed into a realm beyond the known.

"Your wife have not been feeling well lately, so you went out for pizza and you wanted to try and cheer her up a bit with a small gift."

Playtime around 10-15 min.

The protagonist arrives at a trailer park on the edge of the forest, where old, battered trailers have been abandoned. Other travelers have already stayed here, but everything seems abandoned. The first night passes peacefully, but on the second he notices that someone is watching him from a neighboring trailer. The shadow disappears as soon as he gets closer.

With each night, the oddities multiply: footsteps are heard behind the walls, lights suddenly turn on in other trailers, and he finds small things on the ground - as if someone left them on purpose. During one of his night walks, the hero discovers that other trailers look abandoned for a reason - people have disappeared without a trace.

Now the hero must understand who is hiding in the deep depths of the forest and why he is being watched before it is too late to leave this place.

A quiet evening at home quickly spirals into a nightmare. Strange occurrences disturb the peace, pulling you deeper into a chilling mystery. Something isn’t right, and as you begin to uncover pieces of the truth, an overwhelming sense of dread takes hold.

Darkness surrounds you. Unseen forces stalk your every move. A cryptic warning from a stranger offers the only hope of escape—but reaching safety will require courage, quick thinking, and a steady nerve.

What’s waiting for you in the shadows? What secrets lie ahead? One thing is certain: you’re not alone.

Step into the shoes of Noah, a solitary figure seeking solace in the confines of a cramped, caravan-like home during a relentless storm. As rain pounds against the roof and a flickering light struggles to illuminate the shadows, the evening begins to unravel into something far more sinister.

What starts as a quiet, uneasy night quickly descends into a psychological nightmare. Whispers drift through the air, faint yet unmistakable, calling your name. Objects move without explanation, and memories of a past you'd rather forget begin to claw their way to the surface.

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Bang Bang Racing is a distinct arcade game focusing not only on speed but also on technical driving skills. The very intuitive control system and the exciting tracks provide endless fun for everyone in the family.

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You are a traveler who decided to camp deep in an uncharted forest, seeking adventure and solitude. But as night falls, the silence becomes deafening, and you quickly realize you are not alone. Something ancient and malevolent lurks in the shadows, watching your every move.

Enter a haunting world where the forest itself seems alive with dread, and an unspeakable entity—the Silent One—stalks you. Armed with only a camera and your wits, you must navigate the dense woods, collect clues, and uncover the truth before it’s too late. But beware: the Silent One is always watching, and the more you learn, the more dangerous it becomes.

Will you survive the night, or will you become its next victim?

  • Dynamic Aggression System: The Silent One evolves, becoming more aggressive as you progress, ensuring a terrifying and unpredictable experience.
  • Immersive Forest Setting: Explore a dark, atmospheric forest with chilling sound design, realistic visuals, and dynamic lighting.
  • Terrifying Encounters: Experience heart-pounding jump scares and intense chase sequences that will leave you on edge.
  • Environmental Storytelling: Discover abandoned campsites, eerie carvings, and unsettling clues that hint at the forest’s grim history.
  • Tools for Survival: Use your camera to repel the Silent One—but only when you dare to face it.

Why You’ll Love It: The Silent One is perfect for fans of psychological horror, survival games, and the thrill of being hunted. With every step you take, the forest grows darker, and the line between predator and prey blurs.

Are You Brave Enough? Play The Silent One now and experience the terror for yourself. Remember: the Silent One is always watching, and silence is not your friend

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"Night Shift At Pop's" has you experience the night shift at a QSR (quick service restaurant) where employees may have to take orders from customers, but aren't obligated to do anything out of line including showing respect.

Customers will order food items. These may have ingredients or add some that the game itself does not inform you of. In those times, you'll need to consult the Employee Handbook to know what you'll need to include. You can't open up the sandwich, sides, or drinks to look back through what you have already for the order, so if an order gets Rejected, toss it in the trash to reset what's in your hands, check the register for the current order's receipt, and try again.

All the fun of fast food, without the rush. Honest! Those who work for Pops have nothing to gain from lying.

There are 50 mazes in this labyrinth with a door at the end leading to the next maze. Your goal is to get to the end of the labyrinth. There is a Monster on most floors that will kill you with a touch.

Toilets can be used to Save. The area around them is safe from the Monster. Not every floor has one. Eyes on the walls may or may not alert the Monster to exactly where you are.

There is no reasoning with Monsters. There is no hope but to run.

"My Older Sister Left The Computer So I Got On And Found Myself Trying To Coordinate A Raid In A Game And I Don't Play MMO's" is a game where you attempt to coordinate a raid in an MMO and give people orders while not knowing how to actually accomplish that due to inexperience.

What do skills do? Are the descriptions correct? What do the names mean? What are all these status effects? You don't know, but maybe you can blunder your way to victory.

This game was made for "Games that Shouldn't Be Games Jam 2021".

In 'I Have Low Stats But My Class Is "Leader", So I Recruited Everyone I Know To Fight The Dark Lord', or 'IHLSBMCILSIREIKTFTDL' for short, you primarily play as the main character Josephine, fated to defeat the Dark Lord. However, as she's generally unskilled in combat, she recruits literally everyone in her hometown to fight enemies with a party of 99 characters!

  • Nearly 100 characters to recruit and use!
  • A decent variety of skills and equipment for each character!
  • 24 different elemental types, from Slashing and Fire to Legal and Financial damage!
  • Plenty of status effects! Become Absolved, drown in Bloodlust, and deal with Allergies!
  • No leveling system; with so many characters, that's just excessive!
  • Rather than an open world, have a simple level-based world map! Never worry about missing out on anything!
  • Everything from boss fights to cutting hair in a combat setting! Puns! Mostly relegated to item descriptions and such, but if that's a selling point for you then great!
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Coromon is a modern monster taming game with retro pixelart. Coromon brings an immersive storyline, strategic turn-based combat, and challenging puzzles to a classic genre.

In the region of Velua where Humans and Coromon live in harmony, a shady organization is on the verge of releasing a dark power upon the world. Will they succeed in their evil plans, or can they still be stopped?

Step into the role of a young hero joining the technologically advanced organization of Lux Solis. Gather your favorite Coromon to create a powerful squad. Together with your Coromon, you'll have to train, fight, and puzzle your way through an adventure-filled world!

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Build ancient Roman cities. Earn money, fame and honor in this casual simulation game.

Construct an idyllic ancient Roman city with plenty of houses and keep your residents happy by providing all the services they need. You'll be rewarded with money, fame and honor. It's up to you how to play - you can work your way to the top in the comprehensive campaign mode or you can create and play your own custom scenarios. Build dozens of Roman-styled houses, structures and other buildings. Trophies and awards available for the meticulous gamer! Enjoy this classic time-management strategy game.

  • Construct an idyllic ancient Roman city.
  • Build dozens of Roman-styled houses, structures and other buildings.
  • Win trophies and awards in 24 unique campaign scenarios.
  • Play your own custom scenarios.
  • Reach up to 22 achievements.

Enjoy this classic and simple time management simulation game from the popular Townopolis-Romopolis-Megapolis series. Achieve various goals by building ancient Roman cities on a limited area with limited resources and in a limited time. But don't worry - you can pause the game at any time, or play casually without the time limit if you prefer.

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Bizarre Adventure is an action-platformer where you fight various enemies. The game is challenging and unpredictable.

You are an adventurer trapped in a bizarre world. Travel through different levels and defeat all the bosses. The order of levels and bosses are generated randomly by the game to make each run a little bit more unique.

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Free again on Android

Lovely adventuring RPG series. Casual, story-driven journey and quests.Embark on a dangerous quest to save the city from the dragon threat.

In your travels around the world, you come to a city that has just experienced a dragon attack. No one knows where the terrible beast came from. While people live in fear, a little boy, an orphan named Brent, dreams of courageous acts that will bring him recognition. The desire for justice brings you to a joint quest with Brent. You have to go into the dangerous wilderness, find the dragon and fight the greatest struggle of your life. Your heroic courage and your skills will save the city from evil.

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Naomi and her friends travel to a haunted mansion where they will face monsters and spirits.

Have fun in this rpg game where you will enjoy the events of Naomi and her friends. The game is in Latin American Spanish.

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A game about survival among the zombie apocalypse with simple gameplay but very difficult but passable levels

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Reaping souls of the dead and punching a clock might get monotonous but it's honest work for a Crow. The job gets lively when your assigned soul is stolen and you must track down a desperate thief to a realm untouched by death - where creatures grow far past their expiry and overflow with greed and power.

Talon-Sharp Combat: Utilize melee weapons, arrows, and magic to overcome a fantastic array of beasts and demigods. Mistakes are punished and victory is rewarded. Gain an edge by mastering the abilities and upgrades you obtain.

A Beautifully Bleak World: Venture beyond the Doors and explore a land full of twisted inhabitants and countless secrets, bringing hope to the weird and wonderful characters you'll meet along the way.

A Dark Mystery to Unravel: Track down and defeat colossal tyrants with stories and motivations of their own. Experience a somber yet darkly comedic tale, uncovering the truths behind the flow of souls, the role of the Crows, and the origin of the Doors.

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Packed Train is a casual puzzle game in which the player has to take cute little creatures of all sorts of shapes and pack them onto a train.

Yeah, it's weird, but it's super fun! Enjoy the endless experience of beautiful and cute characters, colorful levels and cool gameplay.

The game features gameplay that can entertain for hours and hours, leaderboards (and achievements) in timed mode that will test your skills, speed and perception. Get those cute creatures up there before the train leaves forever, without them!

Chill mode is for those who like to carefully craft their highscores and don’t like any interruptions. They can play at their own pace and never care about time! Isn't that like a dream come true?

Challenge your mind with puzzles that keep on coming and coming. This is a perfect game for a short break at work or a longer session at home. It's suitable for everyone as well. Keep your tracks clean and your eyes open - there’s always something to solve!

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It's like a match three bubble shooter but with physics of magnetic balls. Relax your brain with perfect time killer without any ads. Unique gameplay that will not let you get bored. WARNING! It's addictive! Blast your way to victory in this explosive shooting game!

  • Aim as sniper carefully and tap where you want to shot.
  • Match 3 or more colored balls to break them.
  • Match 4 or more colored balls in a row to get special bonus balls.
  • Use less balls to score higher and try to earn 3 stars.
  • Earn gems from falling magnetic balls.
  • Use 5 special powerful boosters and items to help you blast through levels.
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[Steam] Mini Thief (store.steampowered.com)
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