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 year ago* (last edited 10 months ago) by smeg@feddit.uk to c/freegames@feddit.uk
 
 

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] or [Store via 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 [Steam via Fanatical] 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 !giftofgaming@lemmy.world is a better place 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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The great fight arena awaits you! Step inside, test your strength, and prove your skill against powerful opponents. Only true fighters will rise to claim victory.

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Fantasy General includes the base game and the "Island Challenge" add-on.

For over a century, the world of Aer was a place of peace, joy, and prosperity. Through advances in technology and magic, its inhabitants created a harmonious society rid of disease, destruction, and evil. All was well within the land of Aer... until the Shadowlord came. Summoning forth creatures of evil and attracting the most despicable of men, he created a powerful army and conquered Aer, engulfing it in pain, suffering, and death. With the populace kept weak and divided through brutality and fear, few dare to openly challenge his reign. But now The Council of Five, a leadership of Aer's wisest rulers and mages, has selected a powerful general to unite its people and challenge the Shadowlord's rule. With magic, beasts, mortals, and mechs at your disposal, you must construct and lead your army across the lands of Aer, defeating the Shadowlord's forces and generals. Join the battle and restore peace and happiness to this broken world.

This turn-based strategy game is the third installment in Strategic Simulations' Five Star General series. Build your army from the ground up, research upgrades to strengthen your forces, and augment your army with items and heroes. With an atmospheric choral soundtrack, a user-friendly point-and-click interface, and engaging strategic gameplay, Fantasy General will have you hooked from the opening cinematic and will keep you plotting and battling to the very end.

  • Battle the Shadowlord's forces and lieutenants across five continents
  • Choose your general from four champions, each with unique traits and abilities
  • Customize and upgrade your army, with over ten unit classes and four races to recruit from
  • Uncover hidden items and heroes to upgrade your troops and lead your army
  • Choose from three game modes: Campaign, Scenarios, and Local Multiplayer
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From the creators of Neon Vector Dash comes a focused pivot into high-precision, tactile arcade combat. Neon Slice is the result of everything we’ve learned at Neon’s Studio, condensed into a lethal, satisfying experience where your speed is your only weapon.

While the original grid has been sunset, the spirit of the studio is sharper than ever. We developed this project to push the limits of physics-based combat and "feel-good" arcade mechanics.

THE GAMEPLAY

  • Precision Slicing: Use a high-speed blade system to bisect enemies at any angle. Every swipe feels heavy, fast, and dangerous.
  • Momentum Physics: Watch as neutralized polygons shatter and drift through the void based on the velocity of your strike.
  • Survival Logic: Face off against an evolving wave spawner that tracks your progress and scales the difficulty in real-time. The better you get, the harder the grid fights back.

CORE FEATURES

  • Ultra-Smooth Performance: Optimized for a locked 60FPS+ experience, ensuring your cuts are frame-perfect every time.
  • Signature Aesthetic: Hand-tuned glow effects and dynamic lighting that deliver that iconic Neon’s Studio look.
  • Tactile Feedback: Every slice is designed to feel satisfying, from the initial impact to the final shatter.

CONTROLS

  • Mouse / Touch: Click & Drag to slice through the darkness.
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Hi folks, I have a single Steam key for TWW3 going spare and it must be redeemed by the 4th May, no meat space friends are interested, so it's free to a good internet home.

JY4D8-4WH09-W0A4K

If you claim it, please let me know and I'll edit the post.

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Punch your way through the Streets of Rage once again! Streets of Rage 4 takes forward the Streets of Rage legacy in this neo retro beat'em up with hand-drawn comic inspired graphics and updated mechanics.

Streets of Rage comes back for a sequel 25 years after the last episode : a new crime syndicate seems to have taken control of the streets and corrupted the police. All you have to fight against them is your friends... and your fists ! Critically acclaimed, Streets of Rage 4 won several awards and nominated as Best Action Games at the 2020 Game Awards.

FEATURES

  • Rediscover the classic Beat em up Streets of Rage Franchise with new fight mechanics
  • Get thrilled by the Retro hand-drawn comics-inspired artistic direction by the studio behind Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap serving juicy animations & vivid FX
  • Unlock up to 5 new & emblematic playable characters and fight your way through 12 various stages to bring back order to the streets
  • Challenge yourself in different modes : Story, Training, Arcade...
  • Listen to a new Electro OST with world class musicians such as Olivier Derivière and legend Yuzo Koshiro
  • Get retro with up to 13 alternative retro characters, secret retro levels or choose the SoR1&2 OST and enable the Retro Pixel graphics !

Do note that multiplayer mode will not be available at launch but will come in a free update after release.

CAREFULLY REDESIGNED FOR MOBILE

  • Revamped interface
  • Game Center achievements
  • iCloud - Share your progress between iOS devices
  • Compatible with MFicontrollers
  • No micro-transactions!

NEW MULTIPLAYER UPDATE

  • Play online with a partner and gang up to defeat the Y twins' evil plan together!
  • Test your strength : hop in Battle Mode and fight your friends across your favorite levels"

Mr. X Nightmare DLC

The fight continues in Wood Oak City. After the events of Streets of Rage 4, our heroes wanted to prepare themselves for future threats. Axel, Blaze and their mates will start a very special deranged training with the help of Dr. Zan, who built an AI program from the remnants of Mister X’s brain that simulates every kind of danger they could be facing.

With this DLC, get ready for:

  • 3 new playable characters
  • A new Survival mode with weekly challenges
  • Character customization: build your own fighting style with new moves
  • New weapons and enemies!

Crack your knuckles and get ready for Streets of Rage 4 everywhere you go!

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Made by one of the most prolific music curators (so you know the soundtrack is good), Sheepy follows MrSuicideSheep's mascot on an emotional journey through a mostly abandoned city

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Welcome, Pilot. Your job is simple. Follow these steps:

  • Destroy wood, metal, titanium, and more.
  • Collect scrap and sell it for profit.
  • Upgrade your submarine with Mr. H0b0.
  • Uncover the mystery behind the dam.

Enjoy these additional features:

  • Relaxing Atmosphere: Enjoy the calming underwater world.
  • Deep Upgrades: Improve your speed, attack rate, load capacity, scrap value, and more.
  • Combat Drone: Buy a drone to help you destroy the scrap.
  • Utility Drone: Buy a drone to help you collect the scrap.
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Oddsparks: An Automation Adventure is a blend of Automation and Real Time Strategy for both the die-hard fans of the Automation genre and the Automation-curious. Explore a strange fantasy world, uncover the mysteries of the past, automate your workshops, and go on adventures with your odd & adorable Sparks!

DESIGN, DECORATE, BUILD, AUTOMATE!

Oddsparks is a great entry point into automation games but with a fresh spin for those who’ve already played thousands of hours in the genre. You’ll design automated workshops and put your Sparks to work in carrying and crafting everything you could need - including more Sparks!

Without conveyor belts, you'll have to manage the Spark traffic to optimize your designs. Use your wide toolbox of options to solve the logistics puzzles you'll face as you tackle distance and elevation.

EXPLORE, DISCOVER, UNEARTH, ADVENTURE!

Take your Sparks for an adventure into procedurally generated worlds! Face unusual enemies like Spunnies and Beelephants as you explore diverse and distinct biomes. Find resources amidst forgotten ruins. Clear up the way to build and connect your workshops. Bring your newfound knowledge home.

Help your cozy village grow, share with, and learn from the folks you’ve grown up with. With this new technology and the secrets of the past, what changes will you spark in the world around you?

FEATURES

  • Play in single-player or online co-op (Up to 4 players officially supported, uncapped) with a simple host & join system to jump in and out of any friend's game.
  • Build massive automation & logistics networks to carry your items and Sparks places.
  • Use an advanced logic system with tools for logistics management, including sensors, wires, gates, actions/events, and switches.
  • Build a comprehensive elevated Spark train system to overcome the greatest distances and the highest mountains!
  • Complete quests from your fellow villagers to unlock new buildings for your workshop and watch your village grow.
  • Construct a base defense system to protect your workshops from waves of corruption with new defense tools.
  • Explore procedurally generated worlds with diverse and distinct biomes, unusual enemies, and forgotten ruins.
  • Unlock new customization options for your character to show off your fashion style.
  • Customize the world settings to tweak challenge levels, unlock automation features, or use terraforming tools.
  • Designed for both gamepad and mouse & keyboard play.
  • Designed with an accessible core that's further backed up by accessibility features, such as the ability to rebind both mouse & keyboard and gamepad controls.
  • You can pet the Sparks!
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Rebel Galaxy is a swashbuckling space adventure with action-packed combat, exploration, discovery, trade, and "negotiation" with the outlandish denizens at the edge of the known universe.

As the commander of an immensely powerful star destroyer, you'll battle pirates, explore anomalies, befriend aliens, scavenge battle wreckage, mine asteroids, and discover artifacts. Choose your path as a roguish do-gooder, crafty space-trader, or power-hungry privateer – or maybe a little of each! Buy larger and more powerful craft with your hard-earned credits, and outfit them with a variety of wicked weapons and defenses. Set in a galaxy of fantastic sights and secrets to be found, Rebel Galaxy is above all a space epic of adventure, exploration, and combat.

The edge of the universe is a pretty dangerous place, so watch your back.

Captain a massive spaceship engaging in epic scale space battles. Trade, negotiate, mine asteroids, hunt bounties, be a pirate, and explore a randomized open-world galactic map. Make your own path through a dialogue tree-driven storyline making friends and enemies of a variety of alien factions.

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Translated from French:

Welcome to the world of Chess & Matches, a turn-based tactical RPG that merges deep chess strategy with the intensity and action of football. Forget everything you know: here, it's not your speed that counts, but your brain. Using a simple deck of cards, lead a team of your own, thwart your opponent's plans, and lead your players to glory.

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Neo Cab is a visual novel about emotional survival in an automated world.

You play as Lina, the last human cab driver. It's your very first night driving the lonely streets of Los Ojos, and your best friend has just disappeared.

Is she in grave danger... or just the flakiest friend ever? Either way, now you need to find cash, a place to crash, and some answers.

Your only leads are the diverse cast of characters you pick up in your cab, but getting them to open up isn't always easy. The anarchist punks don't trust you, the corporate yuppies don't see you, and the cops won't leave you alone. But if you can balance honesty, empathy, and your own emotional health, you might just learn their secrets.

Can you survive late-stage capitalism long enough to save your friend?

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[Itch] You are a rock, RPG(?) (thisguyisgreat3.itch.io)
submitted 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) by smeg@feddit.uk to c/freegames@feddit.uk
 
 

You are a rock.

You cannot move. You cannot speak. But the world still changes you.

🌧 Rain falls. 🐦 Birds land. 👣 Humans pass by.

And you choose how to respond.

Gameplay

  • Experience a choice-based system where every decision shapes your form
  • Watch your rock physically change over time (moss, cracks, awareness)
  • Unlock new events as the years pass
  • Discover multiple endings based on your actions

What kind of game is this?

This is not a fast-paced game.

It’s:

  • Slow
  • Atmospheric
  • Slightly strange
  • Sometimes funny
  • Sometimes… something else

Replayability

Your choices matter.

Different paths lead to different outcomes:

  • Become a monument
  • Remain hidden in nature
  • Break apart into dust
  • Or become something… more

⏱ Playtime

~15–25 minutes per run

Features

  • Dynamic sound system (no downloads required)
  • Evolving visuals using canvas rendering
  • Smooth UI and transitions
  • Local save system

Note

This game starts simple… but it does not stay that way.

You are a rock.

What you become is up to you.

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I always wanted to play this game as a kid but never played. At age 22 it doesn't give pleasure anymore lol.

Anyway, enjoy it:

https://archive.org/details/police-force-2

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You didn't ask to lead this expedition, but here you are. Stuck in the ice, Captain missing, miles from civilization. Someone has to take charge. Manage your meager resources, balance safety and morale, make the hard calls, and head in the only direction you can - through The Pale Beyond.

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You work the counter as an unknown presence begins to mimic the local population. Your job is simple, keep the store running. But as the night progresses, the people walking through the doors start to feel... off.

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"8AM" plunges the player into an enigmatic and tense game of observation and decision under an unfathomable veil of mystery. In this game, you find yourself in a stark room, devoid of any memory or knowledge of your purpose or how you arrived there. The only companions in your solitary vigil are a set of devices and a computer, your window to the outside world, connecting you exclusively to the security camera system of a seemingly ordinary house.

The house is inhabited by a family whose life appears to proceed normally until the clock strikes midnight. From that moment, as the hours slip towards dawn, you become a witness to a series of events that could be classified as ordinary or deeply disturbing. The nature of these occurrences varies widely, from ghostly figures slipping through the corridors in the darkness, manifestations of paranormal activity that defy all logic, to the strange behaviors of the family members, like sleepwalking, which could hide something more sinister.

Your task is simple yet immensely complicated: to determine whether what you are witnessing is a manifestation of the supernatural or mere coincidences and everyday events interpreted through a prism of isolation and tension. There are no clear answers, nor are you provided with tools to investigate or influence events. Your judgment is your only guide in this dark task.

Every correct decision you make brings you one step closer to your final goal: reaching 8:00 a.m. and, with it, your liberation. But what does "correct" truly mean in a world where reality intertwines with the incomprehensible? There are no truths to unravel, only the growing anxiety that each choice could be as right as it is wrong.

"8AM" is a challenge to perception, a game that forces you to question reality and face the uncertainty of the night. With each passing night and every decision you make, you not only draw closer to liberation but also delve deeper into the mystery of the human condition and the nature of reality itself. This game not only challenges you to observe but also to reflect on what it means to be a spectator of the lives of others, isolated yet intimately linked to their fate.

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