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 3 weeks 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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Eden's Prison is a perspective shifting 2d platformer. The goal is to climb as high as possible by bouncing on the ledges. Collecting items causes subtle changes to the tower itself, which is an optical illusion.

I began developing this on December 1, 2013, and released it on January 21, 2014 as "Eighteen Star". Levels are randomly generated, and no two playthroughs are the same.

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After a long, stressful day at work, you step outside into the cold winter night and head to your friend's house for some beer and the football game. As you walk, you start to feel something is off—your surroundings are seemingly changing. The streetlights begin to flicker erratically, and strange figures appear out of nowhere. It feels as though the world around you is shifting into a past timeline you don’t belong in. A chill crawls down your spine as you spot that familiar vintage car from decades past.

Something isn’t right.

He’s watching you.

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[Epic] Beyond Blue (store.epicgames.com)
submitted 20 hours ago by RmDebArc_5@sh.itjust.works to c/freegames
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Deadfall is a dark, bloody, atmospheric, dynamic, brutal shooter in the spirit of action movies of the 80s and 90s.

2026 year. In the depths of Rockford Island, a group of scientists led by Ben Broadbury is conducting experiments on primates. Their goal is to create a drug that enhances the physical abilities of a person. You are Roach Craig, a sergeant and the best fighter of the valiant B4 unit under the command of Colonel Paul Greenberg, a military enthusiast with a wealth of combat experience. After receiving intelligence about the experiments, he sent his agent Alex Byrne to the laboratory to get the drug and strengthen his soldiers. The agent arrived at the scene and soon stopped communicating. To find out what happened, the Colonel sends his best B4 squad to the island, led by Roach. But getting there is not so easy - the whole island is guarded by the best people of Broadbury!

The game will definitely appeal to all fans of bloody dynamic shooters, fans of old school games and the atmosphere of action films of the 80s and 90s, which permeates the entire game. The development of the game was primarily inspired by the 2004 game Far Cry from the Crytek studio and such films as Terminator, Rambo, Commando, Predator and others. The game also contains a lot of humor and references. The soundtrack is written in the Metal genre with notes of Industrial, Synthwave and also has a clear spirit of the Terminator.

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You’re a Black Hole, escaping the endless darkness trying to consume you!

Get ready for an incredible journey filled with bright lights, exciting challenges, and an experience that goes beyond just playing. In Neon Valley, every moment matters and every second is an opportunity to have fun and excel!

Online Global Ranking: Show who the true master of Neon Valley is! Outperform the best players and leave your mark on the leaderboard.

Hypnotic Neon Visuals: Enjoy a stunning design that shines on AMOLED screens. The vibrant colours will take your breath away!

Coins and In-game Store: Earn coins by playing and exchange them for amazing items in the store! And the best part: no real money is needed.

Procedural Levels: Every level is unique, ensuring that you never play the same level twice!

Adjustable Difficulty: Neon Valley adapts to your play style! Start with easier levels and face increasingly challenging tasks.

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You were only supposed to maintain the candles. Now, you're trapped in a house that breathes with secrets, haunted by its tragic past and a man whose sanity flickers like the flames you must tend.

The only way to escape is by saving the man who’s trying to kill you.

Hired for an odd task, you must keep the candles lit inside Elias’s mansion. As the night goes on and each candle burns out, you take one step closer to danger. The house owner is slipping into madness—once the darkness takes hold, there's no reasoning with him.

Can you find a way out before midnight—before the darkness takes over, the flames spiral out of control, and everything burns to ash?

Candlelight Mechanics – Keep the house illuminated, but be careful which candles you light.

Story-Driven Puzzles – Every puzzle you solve unravels a dark chapter of Elias Chandler’s past—a man scarred by loss, pain, and something far worse.

No Place to Hide – When your sanity crumbles and danger looms, there are no closets or corners to cower in. Your only hope is to restore the light before the darkness consumes you.

This is just the beginning—the story is far from over. Whatever haunts this house may not be done with him... and now, it might be coming for you.

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After climate change reached its peak, humanity and its entire history were submerged. You, the person who most accurately predicted the impact of climate change on the world, began to prepare a doomsday plan. Your years passed planning. All you needed was to find the resources to implement this plan. After a long search, you managed to convince some rich people to invest. When the apocalypse came earlier than expected, 100 people were able to reach the last bastion of humanity as a result of the hasty evacuation. But the financiers of your masterpiece were not among these people. They were never seen on the horizon. Now, can you lead the last remaining human community and pull humanity and yourself from the brink of extinction into existence? Everything depends on this now. To the PLATFORM...

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Under grim moonlight, the fierce clayborne warrior Grey Irma battles, driven by a lonesome purpose: find the Sculptor, and unravel the mystery of her existence.

Push the limits of your combat skills, and master new abilities to progress through an unforgiving nonlinear 2D world. Face off against the relentless darkness that seeks to destroy you. In Moonscars, every death is a lesson learnt - and as you overcome each challenge, new truths will be revealed.

Before you rise, you first must fall. Mold yourself into a master warrior through a cycle of trial and triumph.

Explore the shadows and secrets concealed in the moonlight of a painterly nonlinear 2D realm marred by desperation and despair.

Sharpen your skills and reflexes in challenging, action-packed combat. Slash and parry with your sword, wield unique special weapons, and command powerful Witchery.

Unearth a strange, dark fantasy tale filled with twists and intricate worldbuilding. Seek the truth of your creation and be rewarded.

Bear witness to tales and memories of betrayal, suffering, and revenge as Grey Irma and her fellow beings of flesh and clay seek truth and purpose.

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10 wacky prototypes/demos I made when I started learning game dev. Don't expect them to be polished, don't expect them to save your progress, don't expect them save your marriage. There are typos, and some might not even run, but you can totally have fun with them.

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[Steam] RPG Maker VX Ace (store.steampowered.com)
submitted 3 days ago by Occhioverde@feddit.it to c/freegames
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complete achievements while identifying randomly spawned ghosts in each match. Use traps and quick thinking to uncover the ghost's identity before it’s too late!

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House of Golf 2 delivers an engaging multiplayer golf experience with over 100 unique holes to conquer. Gather up to 4 players for lively couch play sessions, showcasing your skills with jaw-dropping shots. Compete in live tournaments for exciting rewards and leave your mark on the world of golf!

Who will reign supreme in your household? Gather up to 4 players for the ultimate couch play experience. House of Golf 2 is tailor-made for lively gatherings and family fun!

Over 100 meticulously crafted holes to conquer, including new holes unlocked by Live Tournaments and Events.

Unleash your creativity and skill with our innovative Trick Score System. Showcase your mastery with jaw-dropping shots, ricocheting around corners and defying gravity to earn impressive scores and wow your friends.

Ready to test your mettle? Dive into Live Tournaments and compete on dynamic courses for exciting prizes - from coins to exclusive skins and golf balls. There's always a new challenge to conquer and rewards to claim. Don't miss out - grab your virtual clubs and make your mark.

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Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader is a charmingly humorous quiz game based on the popular TV franchise. Multiple-choice questions, true-or-false challenges, and minigames will test your proficiency in 24 different subjects. Faced with a tough question, you can always rely on your classmates for help.

More than 6,800 questions on topics like animal sciences, vocabulary, math, and more are delivered by a diverse, fully voiced, and animated cast of characters. Beat each challenge alone or together with family and friends in exciting couch co-op multiplayer gameplay to prove that you are, in fact, smarter than a 5th grader!

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[itch.io] Car Rushers, endless runner (maicrogamestudios.itch.io)
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Try to survive and win the games. Nobody said it would be easy but you still have a chance to win, so what are you waiting for? Play your own story and talk to people.

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Civilians move from town to town along roads and from their houses to grocery stores. Firefighters move to and fight fires, often trying to prioritize ones near their fire stations/towns. Fire burns things down and turns them to ash. Ash regrows into forest or open space.

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You have been hired by a reporter Erica to search for a missing YouTuber Jasko. He went in to investigate on the myth of a demonic entity. Now he's missing!

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[Itch.io] ATOMICAL (alexbaza.itch.io)
submitted 6 days ago by smeg to c/freegames
 
 

No description to give me a clue as to what this is about, but it's free for the next three hours!

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It's a modern Galaga-style game. Fun, simple, and just enough variety

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Oberty is a mind-bending puzzle game about crafting patterns by combining geometric shapes. Rotate and combine simple geometric shapes that interact at intersections until you match it to the reference pattern.

With each successive level, the goal becomes more difficult, and the arrangement of elements becomes less obvious.

Each level gives you a few cards with simple geometric shapes, choose some, rotate and combine cards to reach target shape. During the game you playing with different shapes of cards: squares, hexagons, octagram stars.

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Liam is a father of three, who leads a regular life in the countryside, until a letter from the king changes everything. A plot to ruin the very foundation of life in the world of Talachrann is afoot, and it's up to Liam, and the child soldier Adrian, to find the plot and put an end to it.

An RM game made mostly with base assets, full release was on September 15th.

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Challenge your mind with SudokuPro. The classic number puzzle game that tests your logic and problem-solving skills. Whether you're a beginner or a Sudoku master, this app offers a variety of puzzles for all levels. Play Sudoku offline with no ads, enjoy daily Sudoku challenges, and sharpen your brain anytime, anywhere!

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