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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submitted 1 month ago* (last edited 1 week ago) by smeg to c/freegames
 
 

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 !randomactsofgaming@lemm.ee and !giftofgaming@lemmy.world 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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submitted 9 hours ago* (last edited 1 hour ago) by smeg to c/freegames
 
 

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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submitted 3 days ago by smeg to c/freegames
 
 

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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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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"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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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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[Steam] Towaga: Among Shadows (store.steampowered.com)
submitted 5 days ago by mox@lemmy.sdf.org to c/freegames
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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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A game about survival among the zombie apocalypse with simple gameplay but very difficult but passable levels

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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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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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submitted 1 week ago by smeg to c/freegames
 
 

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)
submitted 1 week ago by Cynthia@literature.cafe to c/freegames
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Embark on an unforgettable journey across five mesmerizing islands, each offering its own unique setting: dive deep into vibrant underwater realms, wander through enchanting forests, explore mystical fairy lands, relax on sunlit beaches, and brave the vast, golden desert. Each island presents three breathtaking levels, each a new adventure filled with stunning scenes and hidden treasures waiting for you to discover.

Adventure Mode: Begin your journey here! Unlock levels as you go, revealing new challenges on every island. Each unlocked level can be replayed in other modes, and your progress is saved so you can return whenever you want.

Arcade Mode: Go for the high score! With set time limits per level, you’ll need to be fast and sharp. Choose from Easy, Medium, or Hard difficulty settings, each more intense than the last. This mode offers the highest point potential – perfect for score chasers looking for their next challenge.

Time Challenge Mode: The clock is ticking! You’ll start with a set amount of time, but for every level you complete, extra seconds are added. How long can you hold out? With increasing difficulties, this mode pushes your focus and reflexes to the limit.

Ambient Mode: Need to unwind? Let the soothing background music and nature sounds – from gentle ocean waves to mystical forest melodies – relax you completely. This mode is ideal for stress relief and can even be a soothing lullaby to help babies drift off to sleep.

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Night Maniac is a horror game that puts you in the role of Jonathan, a young man who finds himself caught up in a series of terrifying events after a shocking escape. The story takes place in the town of Red Valley. The game also tells the story of John, a local employee at Red Valley Butcher.

Hank, a determined police officer, comes on the scene to investigate and locate a dangerous fugitive, fearing that he may be closer than anyone imagines. As the tension rises, Jonathan and Hank are forced to confront a true nightmare as they try to survive a growing threat, the night maniac.

The gameplay time is approximately 1 hour and a few minutes

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[Epic] Escape Academy (store.epicgames.com)
submitted 1 week ago by Cynthia@literature.cafe to c/freegames
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Shogun Showdown is a turn-based combat game with rogue-like and deck-building elements. Position yourself and attack at the right time, upgrade your tiles, and combine them to get ready to face the Shogun!

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Dive into Froggy, a captivating game where your frog's tongue becomes your climbing ally. Conquer obstacles, catch flies, and leap to new heights in this innovative adventure. Experience unique gameplay, charming graphics, and endless fun!

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Hell has frozen over. Only you can protect the final burning pyre from the forces of heaven and restore the inferno. Monster Train brings a new strategic layer to roguelike deck building, with three vertical play fields to defend.

To take back hell, you'll need to power up. Choose a route carefully; upgrade your champion, recruit units, upgrade cards, gain passive bonuses, or duplicate any card in your deck.

With five unique clans to choose from. Pick your primary and supporting clan to gain access to all cards from both. During your run you'll be able to improve cards by mixing and matching upgrades to open up new roads to victory.

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A crazy and colorful runner in a cartoon style, where the player has to go through many rooms with various trials and try to survive. The game contains a huge number of references, parodies and memes to make fun. Overcome terrifying and funny traps, dodge objects flying at you, and collect various cosmetic items to be different from other squid!

There's also a video trailer on Steam

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A new story, new characters, and a new underwater environment to explore.

Follow Mac and Charlie, a husband and wife duo, who make their living scouring the ocean for salvage. But when they stumble upon an abandoned oil rig in the Pacific Ocean, they uncover a horrific secret that Cayne Corporation will do anything to keep hidden.

Mac, Charlie, and their trusty Super-Toy, Moses, will encounter an immersive narrative filled with spine-tingling horror and unexpected twists. Combining the thrilling storytelling of STASIS and a tense underwater setting, STASIS: BONE TOTEM offers a personal story that will test the limits of family resilience.

Navigate through a massive underwater base, complete intricate puzzles, and solve an ancient secret concealed at the bottom of the ocean. BONE TOTEM features the same isometric, point-and-click gameplay that made STASIS a classic fan favorite, but with a new cast and a unique setting that will leave you gasping for breath.

With stunning visuals, a music score by Mark Morgan, a screenplay written by a Hollywood ace, voice acting by veteran actors, and a gripping storyline that will keep you on the edge of your seat - STASIS: BONE TOTEM is a must-play game for horror and sci-fi adventure fans.

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