Free Stuff: The Thread [Archive] - Giant in the Playground Forums

rooster707

2018-04-27, 03:28 PM

The Mod Wonder: Since Rooster started this thread, I'm going to piggyback on his post to lay out some guidelines.

This is a post for Free Stuff from various gaming-related places. Steam, GOG, Drivethru RPG, and the like. Try to let us know when it starts and when it ends, and don't use it for advertising things that aren't 100% free. For example, as I write this, if you buy Battletech from GOG, you get Shadowrun Returns for free... that doesn't qualify, because it's "Spend $40 and we'll give you something". Only 100% free things.

Also, if you are posting a free thing, don't worry about Double Posting. If you're commenting on a free thing, that's separate.

If it turns out we need more rules than that, I'll make a note in the thread and edit this post, too.

So I don’t know if this is a good idea or not, but I thought it might be nice to have one thread to... not really discuss, but talk about, whatever, the various giveaways that occasionally happen on Steam and Humble and whatnot. I don’t like missing out on free stuff, and I’m guessing nobody else does either. So if you see something being given away for free, why not post about it here and let everyone know?

F1 2015 is free on Steam until Saturday, if you’re into that kind of thing. It has to do with... cars? I think?

rooster707

2018-05-09, 06:07 PM

Oddworld: Abe’s Oddysee (https://store.steampowered.com/app/15700/?snr=1_5_9__205) is free on Steam for the next two days!

(And I’m immediately realizing that this is actually a terrible idea for a thread, but whatever.)

Jama7301

2018-05-09, 06:14 PM

It mainly depends on how frequently free things on normally large stores come out that aren't always free. If there's a dry spell of this, it'll probably get buried.

Kaptin Keen

2018-05-10, 03:38 AM

Since I consider this thread an awesome idea, I ... have a copy of FTL to give away. FTL is as awesome as this thread, if not more. Just saying.

LibraryOgre

2018-05-10, 12:45 PM

It mainly depends on how frequently free things on normally large stores come out that aren't always free. If there's a dry spell of this, it'll probably get buried.

The Mod Wonder: I'll see if we can't sticky it.

Brother Oni

2018-05-10, 03:48 PM

The Flame in the Flood is free on Humble Bundle (https://www.humblebundle.com/store/the-flame-in-the-flood?hmb_source=humble_home&hmb_medium=product_tile&hmb_campaign=mosaic_section_1_layout_index_1_layou t_type_twos_tile_index_2) for the next 44 hours at time of posting.

Brother Oni

2018-05-12, 02:07 AM

Stories: The Path of Destinies (https://store.steampowered.com/app/439190/Stories_The_Path_of_Destinies/) is available for free on Steam until the 13th May 2018.

Sian

2018-05-17, 01:06 PM

Galactic Civilizations II: Ultimate Edition (www.humblebundle.com/store/galactic-civilizations-ii-ultimate-edition) is free on Humble Bundle for the next 47 hours

LibraryOgre

2018-05-17, 01:46 PM

Galactic Civilizations II: Ultimate Edition (www.humblebundle.com/store/galactic-civilizations-ii-ultimate-edition) is free on Humble Bundle for the next 47 hours

Since I was considering buying it on GOG, don't mind if I do...

DemonicAngel

2018-05-22, 02:20 PM

The original Unreal Gold is free on GOG for free right now!

rooster707

2018-05-22, 05:23 PM

The original Unreal Gold is free on GOG for free right now!

Steam too.

rooster707

2018-05-23, 06:43 PM

Raiders of the Broken Planet is free on Steam for the next two days.

LibraryOgre

2018-05-24, 12:15 PM

Raiders of the Broken Planet is free on Steam for the next two days.

Free to play, not to acquire. :smallfrown:

rooster707

2018-05-24, 01:46 PM

Free to play, not to acquire. :smallfrown:

I noticed that, but the news page (https://steamcommunity.com/gid/%5Bg:1:30448475%5D/announcements/detail/1648760449727865483) does say “get it now and keep it forever.” Maybe the devs don’t know how the Steam store works? :smallconfused:

Knaight

2018-05-24, 01:59 PM

I poked my head in - the game appears to be free, but you have to actually install it, manually grab the DLC immediately, and only then have it. It's also multiplayer only, so it looks like they're trying to seed servers a bit or similar.

Sian

2018-05-24, 03:28 PM

Hacknet Deluxe (https://www.humblebundle.com/store/hacknet-deluxe) is free for another ~44½ hours on Humble Bundle

LibraryOgre

2018-05-24, 04:52 PM

Hacknet Deluxe (https://www.humblebundle.com/store/hacknet-deluxe) is free for another ~44½ hours on Humble Bundle

...what is it?

rooster707

2018-05-24, 07:12 PM

Galactic Civilizations II is free on Steam until Saturday.

Sholos

2018-05-25, 12:49 PM

Guns of Icarus Alliance (https://store.steampowered.com/app/608800/Guns_of_Icarus_Alliance/) is free until Tuesday on Steam.

DemonicAngel

2018-06-04, 02:57 PM

Xenonauts, which is pretty much xcom, is free on gog now

Brother Oni

2018-06-06, 11:56 AM

Totally Accurate Battlegrounds (https://store.steampowered.com/app/823130/Totally_Accurate_Battlegrounds/) is free on Steam for the first 100 hours. Eyeballing the release date, this'll probably run out sometime on the 10th/11th June.

Jama7301

2018-06-06, 02:20 PM

Brother Oni

2018-06-06, 04:17 PM

Is that free to keep, or free to play for the first 100 hours?

As far as I can tell, free to keep if you claim (ie go to its install page on Steam) it within the first 100 hours.

rooster707

2018-06-06, 04:42 PM

Fortified (https://store.steampowered.com/app/334210/?snr=1_5_9__205) is free on Steam for 48 hours.

rooster707

2018-06-10, 07:17 PM

Quake Champions (https://store.steampowered.com/app/611500/?snr=1_5_9__205) is free on Steam for the next week.

deuterio12

2018-06-10, 07:54 PM

Quake Champions (https://store.steampowered.com/app/611500/?snr=1_5_9__205) is free on Steam for the next week.

That's strange, the link only lead to the steam starting page, can't find it searching from inside Steam either, and trying to google it suggests there was a Quake Champions on steam but every link leads nowhere.

rooster707

2018-06-10, 10:22 PM

That's strange, the link only lead to the steam starting page, can't find it searching from inside Steam either, and trying to google it suggests there was a Quake Champions on steam but every link leads nowhere.

Weird. It’s working fine for me. :smallconfused:

deuterio12

2018-06-11, 05:30 AM

Ah, seems like Quake Champions is blocked in the country where I'm in right now. Using a VPN it shows up just fine.

DemonicAngel

2018-06-11, 10:40 AM

You can get Ziggurat for free now on gog

Iruka

2018-06-11, 11:27 AM

You can get Ziggurat for free now on gog

Well that bait sure worked on me. :smalltongue:
I bought some stuff and got a code for Sunless Sea. Since I already sunk about 200 hours into that game, I would like to pass this on.

Send me a PM if you want this excellent game but couldn't afford it. :smallsmile: Spoken for and given away.

Brother Oni

2018-06-11, 05:38 PM

For Honor Starter Edition is free to keep on Uplay if you claim it before next Monday (18th June 2018).

rooster707

2018-06-13, 10:36 AM

Layers of Fear (https://store.steampowered.com/app/391720/?snr=1_5_9__205) is free on Steam for two days.

Driderman

2018-06-18, 10:45 AM

I got a GOG key for Sunless Sea. Already got it for Steam so no need for a double. First come, first served.

Sian

2018-06-18, 02:24 PM

I'll take it :)

Driderman

2018-06-18, 08:46 PM

I'll take it :)

Eh, apparently the key was only valid for the rest of their Summer Sale, which had like 5 hours left when I noticed it :smallredface:

Sorry! :smalleek:

rooster707

2018-06-21, 01:33 PM

Shadowrun Returns is free on Humble for two days. I highly recommend this game, it’s great. Not quite as good as Dragonfall or Hong Kong, but still. Go try it.

Brother Oni

2018-06-28, 03:15 PM

Life is Strange Episode 1 (https://store.steampowered.com/app/319630/Life_is_Strange__Episode_1/) is available on Steam for free, but I can't see how long the offer is open for.

Togath

2018-07-10, 05:56 AM

Life is Strange Episode 1 (https://store.steampowered.com/app/319630/Life_is_Strange__Episode_1/) is available on Steam for free, but I can't see how long the offer is open for.

Looking at the description on the side, I think it's free in general.

Jama7301

2018-07-11, 07:01 PM

Looking at the description on the side, I think it's free in general.

I think this is the way it is, because part 1 is also free on the PS4.

Brother Oni

2018-07-14, 08:32 AM

Hacknet (https://store.steampowered.com/app/365450/Hacknet/) is free on Steam until 10:00 Pacific Time today (~3.5hrs from time of this posting).

Psyren

2018-07-16, 09:27 PM

There's a bunch of free games on Twitch right now, including Obsidian's Tyranny, Brutal Legend, Strafe, Clustertruck and Tales from the Borderlands. (Some of those might have expired, I can't tell because I've been grabbing them as they came up.)

deuterio12

2018-07-17, 07:04 AM

Psyren

2018-07-17, 11:16 AM

Isn't that only for twitch prime members?

Whoops :smallredface: it sure is. Please disregard.

Grey_Wolf_c

2018-07-26, 12:20 PM

Brother Oni

2018-08-03, 02:39 PM

Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising is free to own on Game Sessions if you play it for 5 minutes. (https://www.gamesessions.com/zz/Game/OperationFlashpointDragonRising)

Edit: Oops, valid until 05 Sep 18.

Jama7301

2018-08-03, 03:01 PM

Gun of Icarus is currently free (https://www.humblebundle.com/store/guns-of-icarus-alliance) in Humble. It seems it is some kind of online multi-player, so I'll give it a pass, but it might be of interest to someone else here.

GW

Man, I wish my friends were into Guns of Icarus (and my computer could run it better). Multiplayer derigible dog-fighting, where people can adopt different roles. Your pilot was the best man for flying the ship, but could fire the guns or make repairs in a pinch. The Engineer was the best at maintaining structural integrity, and the gunner got the most out of the weapons.

Biggest drawback is that the game wasn't new player friendly, as it was strictly random matchmaking, and most of the opponents have been dedicated to the game for awhile.

Brother Oni

2018-08-14, 05:10 AM

Insurgency (https://store.steampowered.com/app/222880/Insurgency/) free on Steam for around 24h from time of posting, install and play to keep.

Grey_Wolf_c

2018-08-16, 05:53 PM

Orwell is free on Humble (https://www.humblebundle.com/store/orwell?hmb_source=humble_home&hmb_medium=product_tile&hmb_campaign=mosaic_section_1_layout_index_1_layou t_type_twos_tile_index_2) while supplies last, or for about a day and a half (whichever comes first, I'd imagine). Orwell is a narrative-focused sort-of Point and Click game.

Grey Wolf

Rynjin

2018-08-22, 07:07 PM

For Honor Starter Edition is free to keep on Uplay if you claim it before next Monday (18th June 2018).

It's also free on Humble Bundle ATM, though I'm hesitant to recommend it; buying Starter Edition Ubisoft games permanently ****s you. It takes longer to unlock anything and it's impossible to pay later to upgrade to the full version of the game. You're stuck.

For Honor's a pretty good game though.

NeoVid

2018-08-30, 02:51 PM

Warhammer: Space Marine is free for the next two days, on the condition that you get the Humble Bundle newsletter. (https://www.humblebundle.com/store/warhammer-40000-space-marine?partner=writeupsorg)

rooster707

2018-09-15, 05:01 PM

Wookieetank

2018-09-17, 09:57 AM

Humble is giving away DRM-free copies of 9 games: (https://www.humblebundle.com/monthly/trove)

Alan Wake's American Nightmare
Cat Girl Without Salad
Crescent Bay
Drawkanoid
Fortune 499
Limbo
Thor.N
Tiny Echo
Uurnog

Looks like you have to be subscribed to the Humble Monthly Bundle for those games to be free.

Grey_Wolf_c

2018-09-17, 09:59 AM

Looks like you have to be subscribed to the Humble Monthly Bundle for those games to be free.

I was able to download one without having paid this month's fee, but I'm not sure if that option would be available to anyone that hasn't ever paid for at least one month. That said, I think it more likely you need an account with Humble, and I do believe that is free.

Grey Wolf

rooster707

2018-09-17, 10:09 AM

I was able to download one without having paid this month's fee, but I'm not sure if that option would be available to anyone that hasn't ever paid for at least one month. That said, I think it more likely you need an account with Humble, and I do believe that is free.

Grey Wolf

I would assume you do need a Humble account, but I’ve never had a paid subscription and I was able to download all 9. I think the giveaway might have ended by now, though.

Brother Oni

2018-09-17, 10:23 AM

Looks like you have to be subscribed to the Humble Monthly Bundle for those games to be free.

Actually no - there was a whole host of games that were free if you were subscribed to he monthly package, but those 9 games specifically were free with only a Humble account (I snagged the couple that I was interested in and I've never been subscribed).

I do admit it wasn't very clear - there was a slight difference in the banner at the bottom of the game picture.

Wookieetank

2018-09-17, 10:30 AM

I would assume you do need a Humble account, but I’ve never had a paid subscription and I was able to download all 9. I think the giveaway might have ended by now, though.

Alrighty then, thanks for the heads up!

Wraith

2018-09-18, 05:21 AM

GoG is giving away a handful of free games after a successful Twitter retweet gimmick:

Shadow Warrior Classic (https://www.gog.com/game/shadow_warrior_complete?pp=d965a463ac183af4828302b 14522bb3371cec49f) (Doom-era FPS)
Bio-Menace (https://www.gog.com/game/bio_menace?pp=d965a463ac183af4828302b14522bb3371ce c49f) (CONTRA-esque side scrolling shooter)
Tyrian 2000 (https://www.gog.com/game/tyrian_2000?pp=d965a463ac183af4828302b14522bb3371c ec49f) (Top-down bullet-hell)
Stargunner (https://www.gog.com/game/stargunner?pp=d965a463ac183af4828302b14522bb3371ce c49f) (Side-scrolling bullet hell)

Not exactly classics, but for the price of 1,000 retweets it could have been worse, or at least, way less generous. :smalltongue:

rooster707

2018-10-03, 04:19 PM

Orwell (https://store.steampowered.com/app/491950/Orwell_Keeping_an_Eye_On_You/) is free on Steam today.

Also, GOG is doing a giveaway tomorrow - either Shadow Warrior 2, Superhot, or Firewatch, depending on what the community decides. You can vote here. (https://www.gog.com/10years)

rooster707

2018-10-04, 09:48 AM

Also, GOG is doing a giveaway tomorrow - either Shadow Warrior 2, Superhot, or Firewatch, depending on what the community decides. You can vote here. (https://www.gog.com/10years)

Shadow Warrior got picked, and it’ll be free for the next two days.

Knaight

2018-10-04, 12:47 PM

Shadow Warrior got picked, and it’ll be free for the next two days.

Curses. I'd been hoping for Super Hot.

Iruka

2018-10-10, 06:08 AM

It is pretty old news, but since it wasn't mentioned here:

Starcraft 2's "Wings of Liberty" Campaign as well most of the Multiplayer Mode are free to play. Infos and Download here (http://us.battle.net/sc2/en/blog/21173629/starcraft-ii-going-free-to-play-explained-11-3-2017).

deuterio12

2018-10-10, 06:06 PM

Related, the original Starcraft (https://starcraft.com/en-us/articles/20674424) was also made 100% free, Broodwar and multiplayer included.

Grey_Wolf_c

2018-10-11, 08:19 AM

The latest expansion for XCOM 2:War of the Chosen, the "Tactical Legacy Pack (https://store.steampowered.com/app/785300/XCOM_2_War_of_the_Chosen__Tactical_Legacy_Pack/)" just came out, and is currently free for those who already have WotC, but if their PR is to be believed, it will not stay free forever.

(WotC itself has been given a bit of a discount, if you have XCOM 2 and had been waiting on a sale for the DLC).

Grey Wolf

Brother Oni

2018-10-21, 02:21 AM

Zombie Army Trilogy is available from Games Sessions for free (https://www.gamesessions.com/zz/Game/ZombieArmyTrilogy), provided you download it through their installer and play it for 5 minutes (not Steam linkable).

As far as I can tell, it's a third person stealth/action shooter and the offer is available from now until 14 Nov 18.

There's also a code (REVANSFATE) for two free DLC for The Old Republic players, redeemable between 01 Nov 18 and 02 Nov 18. Further details available on their website (http://www.swtor.com/info/news/news-article/20181018).

rooster707

2018-10-25, 03:52 PM

Metro 2033, (https://store.steampowered.com/app/43110/Metro_2033/) Steam, 24 hours.

NeoVid

2018-11-02, 05:53 PM

Destiny 2 is free on Battle.net if you claim it within the next two weeks.

For a game about as different as possible from Destiny 2, Deltarune Chapter 1, (https://www.deltarune.com/) the followup to Undertale, is also free.

This is looking to be a good time for free stuff.

deuterio12

2018-11-02, 11:46 PM

For a game about as different as possible from Destiny 2, Deltarune Chapter 1, (https://www.deltarune.com/) the followup to Undertale, is also free.

Isn't that what they call a demo?:smalltongue:

This is looking to be a good time for free stuff.

They're coming faster than I can play them!

Brother Oni

2018-11-06, 01:07 PM

Distraint:Deluxe Edition (https://store.steampowered.com/app/395170/DISTRAINT_Deluxe_Edition/) available for free on Steam for an undefined period (I suspect until the 13th November 18 when Distraint 2 launches).

Brother Oni

2018-11-08, 04:15 PM

Mods: If this isn't a valid post for this thread, let me know and I'll remove it.

I have a -33% off Steam coupon for Divinity Original Sin 2, valid until 19 November 18. You'll need to own another game from Larian Games to use it (pretty much anything with Divinity in the title) and be able to jump through whatever hoops Steam currently has on trading.

rooster707

2018-11-08, 06:33 PM

I've got one too, although I'm not sure if I want to use it or not yet. 30 bucks is a decent deal but I still haven't played the first one...

Bastian Weaver

2018-11-10, 11:52 AM

GOG is giving away what I think is a video recording of live concert in Krakow, where they were playing the music from the third Witcher game. It's free until November 11, 2pm UTC.

rooster707

2018-11-10, 07:54 PM

The first Crackdown is free on the Xbox store until... November 30, I believe.

gooddragon1

2018-11-15, 06:31 PM

For a limited time, get a free copy of Sins of a Solar Empire when you subscribe to the Humble Bundle newsletter. (https://www.humblebundle.com/store/sins-of-a-solar-empire-rebellion?linkID=&mcID=102:5becc46c73ab4e1c1e635663:ot:56ced4b673346 2ca89485852:1&utm_source=Humble+Bundle+Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2018_11_15_sinsofasolarempire_rebelli on_storefront&utm_content=Banner#checkout-section)

rooster707

2018-11-15, 06:49 PM

rooster707

2018-11-17, 12:42 PM

Smite, Paladins, and Realm Royale each have a DLC bundle free this weekend. (https://store.steampowered.com/sale/hirezpubweekend/?snr=1_4_4__118)

browngooofdoom

2018-11-23, 12:41 PM

If anyone here plays Dungeons and Dragons, Pathfinder, or Starfinder; I know the YouTube channel 20 Sided Knight gives out free books, dice, miniatures etc. every month. Not sure if it counts, but their giveaways seem legit.

Brother Oni

2018-12-06, 05:30 PM

Company of Heroes 2 (https://store.steampowered.com/app/231430/Company_of_Heroes_2/) is free to keep on Steam if you downloaded it. Offer ends 10:00 Pacific time, 10 Dec 18.

deuterio12

2018-12-09, 06:40 PM

Epic games started their own store and promise to hand out one free game every 2 weeks on it through 2019, starting with Subnautica from 14 to 27 of December followed by Super Meatboy from 28 December to 10 January.

Togath

2018-12-09, 11:02 PM

Huh... do you get to use them for that time? Or is it, like, you get a free copy?

Grey_Wolf_c

2018-12-09, 11:08 PM

Huh... do you get to use them for that time? Or is it, like, you get a free copy?

As far as I know, it is a Steam competitor, so you get the game for free, just like in similar Steam promotions. Fairly standard way to break into a market.

I did check it out, but the website is too god-awful to use, even with the allure of free games. Still, since deuterio12 didn't link it, you can find the place here (https://www.epicgames.com/store/en-US/).

Grey Wolf

Togath

2018-12-10, 05:26 AM

The website doesn't seem bad? Not really sure what you mean.

Grey_Wolf_c

2018-12-10, 09:39 AM

The website doesn't seem bad? Not really sure what you mean.

I'd like to filter games that are RPGs. I'd like to see them by date of release. I'd like to see which games work on mac. I'd like the games in a list that shows, say, 20 a time in the screen rather than 3. I'd like a description of the game, at least.

I can do none of those things, that I can see. Instead, I'm forced to scroll through massive pictures of games that tells me nothing about the game unless I already know what the game is. It's aggressively non-functional - i.e. not only does it not do any of the above, it has been carefully designed to ensure it does none of the above.

Grey Wolf

Togath

2018-12-10, 04:31 PM

I mean, I'm pretty sure it only has 4-6 games on it right now. So not really much to filter currently.
edit: looks like 17, counting upcoming stuff. So it may just be that filters will come later when there are more things to actually filter.

Sholos

2018-12-10, 04:56 PM

Perhaps the topic of Epic's new store would be better off in its own thread?

Brother Oni

2018-12-13, 11:52 AM

The old LucasArts point and click adventure Full Throttle Remastered is available on GOG until ~14:00 GMT 15 Dec 18: link (https://www.gog.com/#giveaway).

rooster707

2018-12-13, 02:37 PM

Lego The Hobbit (https://www.humblebundle.com/store/lego-the-hobbit?hmb_source=humble_home&hmb_medium=product_tile&hmb_campaign=mosaic_section_1_layout_index_2_layou t_type_threes_tile_index_1) on Humble Bundle for two days. As with all Humble giveaways, you have to subscribe to their newsletter to get it.

Kaptin Keen

2018-12-13, 02:56 PM

The old LucasArts point and click adventure Full Throttle Remastered is available on GOG until ~14:00 GMT 15 Dec 18: link (https://www.gog.com/#giveaway).

No man should go through life without having played Full Throttle. Presumably no woman either, but I haven't tried that.

ShneekeyTheLost

2018-12-14, 05:04 PM

So, Subnautica is now officially free on the Epic launcher for the next two weeks. However, there's one thing that is worthy of mention...

On that store purchase screen... no, it doesn't ask for CC info since it is free, but that big huge paragraph with a check-box? That's an opt OUT to be spammed by Epic, not an opt IN. So if you don't want to be spammed, you need to check that box.

Also, once installed through the launcher, you can run it independently via the executable, so launcher is not mandatory for play post-install. I would assume, however, that it would be needed for updates.

Man_Over_Game

2018-12-20, 03:09 PM

Anno 1602 is free on the UPlay store for the next couple of days. Amazing game for people who enjoy building complex cities and economies.

Grey_Wolf_c

2018-12-20, 03:13 PM

Rockphed

2018-12-20, 06:23 PM

I just got a promotional email from Humble Bundle saying that LEGO: Lord of the Rings is free. I have not verified how accurate this is, nor how many strings come attached, but I'd guess signing up to their newsletter might be the extent of it, given prior similar promotions.

Grey Wolf

I can verify that if you sign up for the newsletter you get a steam key. Don't seem to be any other strings. The caveat is that if you currently are subscribed to their newsletter, then you need to unsubscribe before you can subscribe and get the game.

deuterio12

2018-12-20, 07:13 PM

I can verify that if you sign up for the newsletter you get a steam key. Don't seem to be any other strings. The caveat is that if you currently are subscribed to their newsletter, then you need to unsubscribe before you can subscribe and get the game.

I'm subscribed to them and didn't need to unsunscribe to get my free Lego game. They regularly release free games like that and I can just grab them with no strings attached besides being signed to their newsletter.

Wraith

2018-12-28, 07:43 AM

GoG.com are giving away existential horror game SOMA (https://www.gog.com/game/soma) until December 30th (46 hours from the time of posting). All you need to do is make a (free) account and then click on the banner which is HERE (https://www.gog.com/?fbclid=IwAR1AdwoLSsohPraIb7mr7y1mXAVbgh2yxJSwn-ETh5aFzxOAQUYPZOzQVOg).

Togath

2018-12-28, 06:01 PM

Humble Bundle is giving away BOTH lego Hobbit and LotR now, interestingly.
Though for some reason I ended up with a spare copy of Hobbit. Maybe due to the LotR thing last week?

deuterio12

2019-01-10, 10:15 PM

Humble Bundle giving out A Story About My Uncle now.

NeoVid

2019-01-12, 09:27 PM

Togath

2019-01-13, 05:15 AM

Huh... funky. Is there another game from the developer coming out or something maybe?

Iruka

2019-01-13, 11:20 AM

A Story About my Uncle is also free on Steam for the weekend. (https://store.steampowered.com/app/278360?snr=1_41_4__42)

Why does it seem weird for a game to be free from multiple sources at once? Hmm.

Do you actually have to install the game to keep it or is registering it to my account enough?

Grey_Wolf_c

2019-01-13, 11:24 AM

Do you actually have to install the game to keep it or is registering it to my account enough?

You do not have to install a steam game to have purchased it. If you got an email thanking you for the purchase, it is yours.

Grey Wolf

LibraryOgre

2019-01-13, 08:38 PM

Free to the first person!

I bought a copy of Neverwinter Nights: Diamond Edition (NOT Enhanced Edition) a year ago for my brother in law. He has never collected it. Well, the statute of limitations is over. If you want it, the first person to use the gift code below gets it for free.

78658-5242B-14C6D-51899

One copy only, so first come, first served!

deuterio12

2019-01-14, 01:44 AM

Thanks! :smallbiggrin:

deuterio12

2019-01-23, 07:53 PM

Redeem Distraint Deluxe Edition free on gog for the next 48 hours or so.

deuterio12

2019-01-24, 07:15 PM

Deponia: the complete Journey free on Humble Bundle.

Rynjin

2019-01-24, 10:09 PM

deuterio12

2019-01-25, 03:54 AM

Don't think limited-time demos count as proper free games, no. Steam does some of those every weekend basically and nobody posts them here.

Eldan

2019-01-25, 03:59 AM

Anno 1602 is free on the UPlay store for the next couple of days. Amazing game for people who enjoy building complex cities and economies.

MAN that takes me back. That was one of the first games I ever played. I must have played that nonstop for months.

Brother Oni

2019-01-26, 11:40 PM

Not sure if they count since they're not free to keep, but the Endless series (Endless Space, Dungeon of the Endless, and Endless Legend) are on a free weekend. Endless Space is a worse Stellaris and Dungeon of the Endless is a game I can take or leave, but Endless Legend is hands down my favorite 4x game I've ever played, so I encourage people to check it out. A weekend is at least long enough for you to figure out if you like it or not.

Hmmm, that seems like a good enough recommendation as any, let's give Endless Legend a try... so far it's like a fantasy mod for Civ... wait, why is it 4:30am?

My hatred for you is only matched by my obssessive compulsion to press that blasted End Turn button... :smallsigh:

rooster707

2019-02-01, 11:09 AM

Kholat is free on Steam.

I have no idea what it is and I’ll probably never play it, but the store page says it’s narrated by Sean Bean, which intrigues me *just* enough to add it to my library.

deuterio12

2019-02-07, 12:10 PM

Axiom Verge free on Epic Games store for some time.

Eldan

2019-02-15, 03:26 PM

I got a free copy of Portal 2 on steam because someone gifted me the board game. I already have the game, so first come first serve:
T6P09-HXGHH-XH27T

Wraith

2019-02-16, 04:16 AM

Seems like someone has already renewed that key and not mentioned it, but thank you for offering it Eldan. :smallsmile:

Neptunas123

2019-03-05, 02:56 AM

For everyone with the Xbox Live membership, here's all the free stuff you can try out during this month!

Free Games on Xbox Live for March - Source! (https://www.eneba.com/blog/free-games-for-march-with-xbox-live-gold/)

Enjoy your experience, cheers, and much love! <3

GolemsVoice

2019-03-23, 10:08 AM

Tacoma is free on the Humble Bundle site, if you subscribe to their newsletter (or if you're already a subscriber)
Tacoma (https://www.humblebundle.com/store/tacoma?hmb_source=download_page&hmb_medium=product_tile&hmb_campaign=mosaic_section_1_layout_index_1_layou t_type_three_to_one_tile_index_2#checkout-section)

Wraith

2019-03-25, 10:48 AM

The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind is free TODAY ONLY (25/03/2019) (https://elderscrolls.bethesda.net/en/tes25?utm_content=Bethesda%20Game%20Studios&utm_medium=twitter&utm_source=Community&sf100284845=1) for anyone who has a free Bethesda account.

Apparently I have such a thing, but I'll be damned if I can remember the password and it's taking an age to authenticate a new one so you may wish to be patient with this one....

Lethologica

2019-03-26, 10:39 AM

Wraith

2019-03-26, 11:31 AM

It was correct at the time of writing, but it turns out that there was a problem with the redirect/client/something or other that wasn't acknowledging the game as "paid for".... Or something like that. In any event, it should be fixed now and available all week as an apology.

rooster707

2019-04-04, 12:44 PM

I've got a Steam coupon for 66% off Ashes of the Singularity: Escalation, for some reason. PM me if you're interested, I guess? It expires on the 18th.

Lvl 2 Expert

2019-04-18, 03:11 AM

Assassin's Creed Unity is free for the next week, in honor of the Notre Dame.

Sholos

2019-04-18, 09:54 AM

Transistor is free on Epic Game store for a bit.

Wraith

2019-04-22, 04:09 AM

GoG.com is celebrating its 5th anniversary this week, so to celebrate they have released a point and click adventure/interactive novel Flight of the Amazon Queen (https://www.gog.com/news/free_release_flight_of_the_amazon_queen) for free.

There doesn't seem to be an expiration date for the offer, but given it's the start of an anniversary I would expect its for the rest of the week, and there might be more stuff coming out with it, so keep checking back.

Grey_Wolf_c

2019-04-26, 06:42 PM

I believe Gone Home, a puzzle/walking simulator is free in Humble until 3/5. It might require signing up to their free monthly emails or something, though.

Grey Wolf

rooster707

2019-04-26, 09:52 PM

I believe Gone Home, a puzzle/walking simulator is free in Humble until 3/5. It might require signing up to their free monthly emails or something, though.

Grey Wolf

Just checked, none of that this time.

It's also a DRM-free download (as opposed to a Steam key), if that matters to anyone.

Grey_Wolf_c

2019-05-09, 01:55 PM

Humble is offering a free copy of Age of Wonders 3 if you subscribe to their newsletter in the next couple of days.

https://www.humblebundle.com/store/age-of-wonders-iii

Yours,

Grey Wolf

Wraith

2019-05-10, 12:53 PM

Possibly a non-qualifier, but someone might find it interesting - to celebrate their 3rd anniversary, Paradox are making Stellaris free to play on Steam until May 14th (https://forum.paradoxplaza.com/forum/index.php?threads/stellaris-3rd-anniversary-free-weekend-sales-and-a-free-e-book.1175712/).

You don't keep the game forever, it's free for the weekend and then discounted after that if you want to buy it. There is a free ebook that you do keep though, if you sign up to the Paradox newsletter through your (free) forum account.

Knaight

2019-05-10, 08:05 PM

Humble is offering a free copy of Age of Wonders 3 if you subscribe to their newsletter in the next couple of days.

https://www.humblebundle.com/store/age-of-wonders-iii

Yours,

Grey Wolf

You also get it if already subscribed. It is a steam key, and it doesn't come with the expansions, but it's still real solid.

Man_Over_Game

2019-05-22, 11:18 AM

Trying out Sims 4. I just got a notification that the base game is free on Origin for the week so I'm checking it out it see if it's better, worse or a sidegrade from Sims 3.

Did confirm. Sims 4 is free to own until May 28.

TaRix

2019-05-22, 02:27 PM

Guacamelee 1 (SuperTurboChampionshipEdition) is free on Steam for about 20ish hours from now! Great fun if you don't already have it.

Man_Over_Game

2019-05-22, 03:19 PM

Guacamelee 1 (SuperTurboChampionshipEdition) is free on Steam for about 20ish hours from now! Great fun if you don't already have it.

Great game. It does support 4 player local CoOp, but...it can get really hectic.

Jimorian

2019-05-30, 08:42 PM

Epic Games has shifted from a free game every 2 weeks to a new free game every week. Right now that game is City of Brass.

Become a daring thief in City of Brass, a first-person action adventure from senior BioShock developers.

Armed with scimitar and a versatile whip, you’ll lash and slash, bait and trap your way to the heart of an opulent, Arabian Nights-themed metropolis – or face certain death as time runs out.
https://www.epicgames.com/store/en-US/product/city-of-brass/home
Until June 6th

On GOG, you have Obduction, a Myst-like puzzle adventure sci-fi game.

From Cyan, the indie studio that brought you Myst, comes a new sci-fi adventure.

As you walk beside the lake on a cloudy night, a curious, organic artifact falls from the starry sky and inexplicably, without asking permission, transports you across the universe. You’ve been abducted from your cozy existence and added into an alien landscape with pieces of Earth from unexpected times and places.

The strange worlds of Obduction reveal their secrets only as you explore, discover, coax, and consider their clues. As you bask in the otherworldly beauty and explore the enigmatic landscapes, remember that the choices you make will have substantial consequences. This is your story now.

Make it home.
https://www.gog.com/game/obduction
Until June 1, 1 PM UTC.

deuterio12

2019-05-30, 09:56 PM

Epic Games has shifted from a free game every 2 weeks to a new free game every week.

I wonder whetever that's a sign their strategy is working (we're getting lots of players so if we release even more free games we'll get even more!) or a sign it's not working (number of players isn't increasing, maybe if we release even more free games we'll manage to lure them in!).

Man_Over_Game

2019-05-31, 11:32 AM

I wonder whetever that's a sign their strategy is working (we're getting lots of players so if we release even more free games we'll get even more!) or a sign it's not working (number of players isn't increasing, maybe if we release even more free games we'll manage to lure them in!).

Probably more of column B. They have to do something to be competitive against Steam. People won't change unless there's a reason to, and, well, Steam is a thing because there's profit in allowing people to be comfortable and lazy.

Steam lets people be lazy, and you're trying to convince people to put in work so that they can be lazy on your system instead. There's gotta be a good incentive for it.

People are so vehemently against it, though, that a few months back, someone threatened the Borderlands 3 lead designer just because it's being initially released on Epic. People are willing to go far to maintain their comfort levels.

Jimorian

2019-06-06, 12:00 PM

This week's Epic Games freebie is Kingdom: New Lands.

How long will you last?

Be brave, ruler, and fight to the bitter end,
lest these New Lands conquer you instead.

Kingdom is a minimalistic micro strategy game with modern retro aesthetics and an ambient soundtrack. Players take control of a monarch struggling to build their kingdom from nothing by exploring the world, recruit loyal subjects and defend from the nightly Greed attacks.
https://www.epicgames.com/store/en-US/product/kingdom-new-lands/home
Until the 13th

Man_Over_Game

2019-06-10, 11:15 AM

There is a free DLC for Borderlands 2. Some sources seem to say that it's temporarily free until next month, so pick it up. I expect it will be free indefinitely, but I'd still be on the safe side.

On a similar topic, all Borderlands games are on some ludicrous deals, up to 90% off. The Handsome Collection is like $6 right now.

OutOfThyme

2019-06-10, 11:47 AM

Jimorian

2019-06-14, 09:13 AM

Next up on Epic: Enter the Gungeon

Bullet, Guns, & Puns

Enter the Gungeon is a bullet hell dungeon crawler following a band of misfits seeking to shoot, loot, dodge roll and table-flip their way to personal absolution by reaching the legendary Gungeon’s ultimate treasure: the gun that can kill the past. Select a hero (or team up in co-op) and battle your way to the bottom of the Gungeon by surviving a challenging and evolving series of floors filled with the dangerously adorable Gundead and fearsome Gungeon bosses armed to the teeth. Gather precious loot, discover hidden secrets, and chat with opportunistic merchants and shopkeepers to purchase powerful items to gain an edge.
https://www.epicgames.com/store/en-US/product/enter-the-gungeon/home
Until the 20th

And on GOG: Toonstruck (1996)

Drew Blanc is a cartoon animator and the original creator of the Fluffy Fluffy Bun Bun Show.. Drew's boss, Sam Schmaltz (played by Ben Stein), sets him the task of designing more bunnies to co-star in the Fluffy Fluffy Bun Bun Show by the next morning. However, the depressed animator soon nods off, suffering from acute artist's block. He wakes early the next morning to inexplicably find his television switched on, announcing the Fluffy Fluffy Bun Bun Show. Suddenly, Drew is mysteriously drawn into the television screen and transported to an idyllic two-dimensional cartoon world populated by his own creations, among many other cartoon characters.

To get home, you'll need to unravel the secrets of these loony lands before they unravel you permanently. Outsmart demented clowns, shock the socks off cross-dressing livestock, and match wits with a diabolical Count named Nefarious. It's a mind-reeling toonatopia that'll have you acting so depraved you might even shock yourself. Send someone an exploding turkey. Watch Spike the Clown torture balloon animals. If you've got any energy left after those escapades then try and prevent an all-out war between the cartoon forces of good and evil. Word to the wise: BETTER PACK AN ANVIL!
https://www.gog.com/game/toonstruck
Until the 17th? Looks like the giveaway is part of GoG's sale right now.

Keltest

2019-06-14, 07:20 PM

Probably more of column B. They have to do something to be competitive against Steam. People won't change unless there's a reason to, and, well, Steam is a thing because there's profit in allowing people to be comfortable and lazy.

Steam lets people be lazy, and you're trying to convince people to put in work so that they can be lazy on your system instead. There's gotta be a good incentive for it.

People are so vehemently against it, though, that a few months back, someone threatened the Borderlands 3 lead designer just because it's being initially released on Epic. People are willing to go far to maintain their comfort levels.

Its not just that people are lazy, the Epic Game Store is an objectively bad service, especially compared to Steam. It has very few features and, perhaps most importantly, is prone to being hacked for credit card data every so often, which is no Bueno. If they want people to switch to their service, they should be spending money on improving their service so it actually does what people want, not try to buy their way into the market.

KillianHawkeye

2019-06-15, 06:10 PM

All these new game platforms are just like these new video streaming services. Nobody wants to switch from Netflix or Hulu to a worse platform (and pay more money when they're already paying for Netflix/Hulu). I love Star Trek, but I'm not signing up for CBS' stupid streaming platform.

It's not about being lazy, it's just not something that's worth doing at all.

Jimorian

2019-06-20, 03:47 PM

Epic's Game of the Week: Rebel Galaxy

Rebel Galaxy

Rebel Galaxy is a game of action-packed combat, exploration, discovery, trade, and “negotiation” with the outlandish denizens at the edge of the known universe.

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 in this swashbuckling space adventure.
https://www.epicgames.com/store/en-US/product/rebel-galaxy/home
Until June 27th.
This is a fun one that I have played already. And what they don't tell you in the blurb is how amazing the soundtrack is for this game. Weirdly for a far future space game, the music is all blues/rock based stuff from some great artists in the genre, but it really fits the gritty mood of the game and play!
Here's a link to the soundtrack playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IBAYW0WGKtE&list=PLRMcXkadosW43B18ZSbYFqBnFn2myQwRw

On Steam for another 15 hours as of this post: Kabounce.

Kabounce™ - multiplayer pinball sport, you are the ball!

Take complete control of the ball and reach ridiculous speeds with intuitive momentum and rhythm based movement in this re-imagining of pinball. Rack up sweet combos and points by hitting bumper pins and perform spinning skill moves in short, 5 minute, matches. Eliminate opposing players to steal their hard-earned points and score to win! Up to 8 players online, 4 vs 4.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/431930/Kabounce/
Until June 24th, 10am Pacific.

Man_Over_Game

2019-06-28, 06:32 PM

Damn, missed the one about Kabounce. To make sure that everyone gets notification (or at least, can see there's a new post on the site), could we make a habit to make separate posts instead of editing a current one when it comes to adding new entries?

Jimorian

2019-07-03, 02:41 PM

I'm a little late on this one, but from Epic Games: Last Day of June

Join Carl and June on what begins as a magical outing to their favorite spot, and try to unlock the sequence of events that could save the day – and June’s life – in this cinematic experience that will compel you to ask yourself: “What would I do to save the one I love?”

Last Day of June is an interactive tale about love and loss, from an all-star team of creators.
https://www.epicgames.com/store/en-US/product/last-day-of-june/home
Until July 4th

And good point about the edit and not seeing the thread light up, but there's a rule in the forum against posting multiple times to a thread without an intermediate reply, so I was playing it safe. This would have to be something approved by a mod as an exception for this thread.

[Edit: and looking at the moderator comment on the original post, I see that double posting has been approved, so will do so in the future.]

Jimorian

2019-07-05, 02:56 PM

On Epic Games this week: Overcooked

Overcooked is a chaotic couch co-op cooking game for one to four players. Working as a team, you and your fellow chefs must prepare, cook and serve up a variety of tasty orders before the baying customers storm out in a huff. Sharpen your knives and dust off your chef’s whites, there isn’t mushroom for error and the steaks are high in these crazy kitchens!

The Onion Kingdom is in danger and only the finest cooking can save it! In Overcooked players must journey through a variety of cruel and unusual kitchens on their quest to become master chefs capable of conquering an ancient edible evil which plagues the land.
https://www.epicgames.com/store/en-US/product/overcooked/home
Until July 11th

Man_Over_Game

2019-07-05, 03:05 PM

On Epic Games this week: Overcooked

https://www.epicgames.com/store/en-US/product/overcooked/home
Until July 11th

Hell yeah. I've heard good things about that game, and that it's pretty friggin' hard.

Knaight

2019-07-05, 03:36 PM

It's excellent, though Overcooked 2 pretty much makes it obsolete. It's also a game that basically needs to be played multiplayer.

Resileaf

2019-07-11, 01:37 PM

On Steam, get Age of Wonders 3 (https://store.steampowered.com/sale/age-of-wonders/) for free (DLC not included) before next weekend.

deuterio12

2019-07-15, 02:15 AM

Torchlight is this week's epic store free game.

Grey_Wolf_c

2019-07-26, 06:31 AM

Moonlighter & This War of Mine are this week's free games in Epic. At current acceleration rate (from 1 free game every two weeks, to a free game every week, to two free games a week), I expect the Epic store to close down as a completely unviable business in a few months.

However, as in the last couple of games, the mac version is "unsupported" even when one exists, and This War of Mine is simply "unavailable", so I'm not sure exactly what I just "got". Probably, on balance, I got nothing but a bad customer experience, which is the Epic store's primary purpose, it seems.

Grey Wolf

Vinyadan

2019-08-05, 10:01 AM

So, this week Epic has Alan Wake and For Honor.

Sian

2019-08-27, 03:44 PM

got a mystery bag with a number of games where i already had one of them, first one grabbing it gets it

Tropico 4: KELHB-PYWYE-XQ2HW

deuterio12

2019-09-03, 09:29 PM

Celeste and Inside free on epic store this week, interesting since they're relatively new titles.

Jimorian

2019-09-13, 01:10 AM

Free from Humble Bundle, Endless Space - Collection (https://www.humblebundle.com/store/endless-space-collection-free-game) (sign up for newsletter required). 1 1/2 days from the time of this post remaining.

Also from Epic this week, Lovecraftian game, Conarium (https://www.epicgames.com/store/en-US/product/conarium/home).

deuterio12

2019-09-21, 09:52 AM

New record from Epic Store, a whooping six free games this week!

Ok, ok, two trilogies. The Batman Arkham trio and the Lego Batman triad.

factotum

2019-09-25, 10:36 AM

Freespace 2 free on GOG.com for the next 45 hours or so, get it while it's hot!

Narkis

2019-10-17, 02:20 PM

Crusader Kings 2 (base game only, no DLCs) is free to play on Steam. There's no time limit visible, it seems to be forever.

Sian

2019-10-19, 06:43 AM

Crusader Kings 2 (base game only, no DLCs) is free to play on Steam. There's no time limit visible, it seems to be forever.

Given that CK3 were announced, seems plausible that it de-facto became free-to-play

tonberrian

2019-11-15, 03:05 PM

Additionally, for this weekend Sword of Islam, an expansion for CK2 where you can play as a Muslim, is Free to keep!

Grey_Wolf_c

2019-11-15, 06:23 PM

Company of Heroes 2 is currently free in steam (https://store.steampowered.com/app/231430/Company_of_Heroes_2/) until the 17th.

Grey Wolf

Grey_Wolf_c

2019-12-09, 09:34 AM

Rockphed

2019-12-09, 02:57 PM

Jotun: Valhalla Edition, a "hand-drawn action-exploration game set in Norse mythology" (according to Steam) is currently free in the Epic Store (I expect until next Thursday 12/12, as usual, but didn't check). And, for once, there is a mac version associated to it.

Grey Wolf

Jotun is an interesting game. I picked it up on GoG for free at some point. Maybe I should actually try to finish it.

Wraith

2019-12-11, 01:06 PM

Wasteland 2: Director's Cut (https://www.gog.com/game/wasteland_2_directors_cut_digital_classic_edition) is free with a GoG.com account until December 13th.

Looks like GoG is in a "new free game every few days" kind of mood, so be sure to keep checking back until New Year. :smallsmile:

heronbpv

2019-12-12, 08:02 AM

@Wraith:
Thanks for the heads up. Seems like as good a time as any to make my GOG account. Soon, with the release of GOG.Galaxy 2.0, I might as well have only one game client installed! \o/

rcom12

2019-12-12, 09:49 PM

@Wraith:
I might as well have only one game client installed! \o/
You can do that,too.On your pc,you can do everything you want.

Crow

2019-12-16, 03:13 PM

Postal 2 free on GoG right now.

Man_Over_Game

2019-12-28, 09:31 AM

Heads up for those who aren't aware, Epic Games has been releasing free games every day for the past few days up to January 1st.

The most recent one, Hyper Light Drifter, is available until 8:00 AM PST today.

NeoVid

2020-03-01, 11:49 PM

You can permanently unlock Black Desert Online for free if you do it today. (https://store.steampowered.com/app/582660/Black_Desert_Online/) Just go to its Steam page and choose Add To Account.

Vinyadan

2020-03-14, 06:03 AM

Joe Dever's Lone Wolf Complete is now free for iOS.

Narkis

2020-03-17, 02:35 PM

GOG is giving a bunch of games for free in a "Stay at home" promotion.

https://www.gog.com/partner/stay_at_home

Wraith

2020-03-20, 10:49 AM

DriveThruRPG has collected a bunch of systems, sourcebooks, comics and anthologies that are currently available for free as part of a similar "things to do while isolated" promotion. The following links are specifically free, though there may be some that I've missed and they similarly have a large selection of stuff which is now Pay What You Want.

Wraith: The Oblivion 20th Anniversary Edition (https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/233842/Wraith-The-Oblivion-20th-Anniversary-Edition)
Elemental Evil Player's Companion (5e) (https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/145542/Elemental-Evil-Players-Companion-5e)
Ironsworn RPG (https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/238369/Ironsworn)
The Void Core RPG (https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/117563/The-Void-Core-PDF)
Basic Fantasy RPG (3rd Edition) (https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/140455/Basic-Fantasy-RPG-3rd-Edition)
Fantasy AGE Basic Rulebook (https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/153066/Fantasy-AGE-Basic-Rulebook)
The Fantasy Trip: Melee (https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/306835/The-Fantasy-Trip-Melee)
Diwata Revealed (Race for 5e) (https://www.dmsguild.com/product/303109/Diwata-Revealed)
Dread Encounters (5e/Ravenloft) (https://www.dmsguild.com/product/256818)
The Halls of the Toy-Maker (5e adventure) (https://www.dmsguild.com/product/276076/The-Halls-of-the-Toymaker)

Legend of the Five Rings - First Scroll (Fiction anthology) (https://www.drivethrufiction.com/product/239460/Legend-of-the-Five-Rings-First-Scroll--Fiction-from-the-Core-Set)
Doomtown Reloaded (Deadlands fiction anthology) (https://www.drivethrufiction.com/product/238463/Doomtown-Reloaded-The-Plague-Carnival-Fiction-Collection)

Cinema Comics collection (https://www.drivethrucomics.com/browse/pub/2218/Cinemacomics)
Brass Sun issue #1 (https://www.drivethrucomics.com/product/130585/Brass-Sun-1)

Jimorian

2020-03-20, 03:31 PM

A couple of the Tomb Raider series on Steam through Tuesday the 24th I believe.

Tomb Raider (2013) (https://store.steampowered.com/app/203160/Tomb_Raider/)
Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris (2014) (https://store.steampowered.com/app/289690/LARA_CROFT_AND_THE_TEMPLE_OF_OSIRIS/)

Brother Oni

2020-03-21, 04:41 AM

Mable & The Wood is available for free on GOG for another ~36 hrs from time of posting: link (https://www.gog.com/game/mable_the_wood).

Iruka

2020-04-03, 05:01 PM

Symmetry (https://www.gog.com/game/symmetry), a space survival management game, is free on GOG.com for about the next 40 hours.

Brother Oni

2020-04-14, 08:19 AM

Assassin's Creed 2 is available for free on UPlay until 14:00 GMT 17 Apr 20.

Wraith

2020-04-23, 05:15 AM

I know that Narkis mentioned it earlier, but GoG.com have updated their free "Stay home and play some games" list of stuff. There's 27 games available for the grand price of "sign up for a (free) account" so I'm afraid I can't tell what's new, but there's bound to be something there for nearly any taste.

GoG.com - Stay At Home Collection (https://www.gog.com/partner/stay_at_home)

thirsting

2020-04-25, 02:34 PM

If you own Cities Skylines in Steam, Parklife dlc is free if you subscribe to Paradox newsletter. Promotion ends in about 24 hours from this post.

Thomas Cardew

2020-04-27, 08:58 AM

Total War: Shogun 2 is free from Monday the 27th of April 2020 from 18:00 BST until the Friday the 1st of May 2020 at 18:00 BST. If you download the game for free during that time, it is yours to keep.

https://www.totalwar.com/blog/total-war-shogun-2-giveaway-and-total-war-sale-faq/

NeoVid

2020-05-14, 08:51 PM

Whoa. The free game on the Epic Game Store this week happens to be Grand Theft Auto 5. (https://www.epicgames.com/store/en-US/product/grand-theft-auto-v/home) Yoink.

Wraith

2020-05-15, 02:25 AM

Fallout 76 is free to play on Steam until Sunday 17th May. You won't own the game when the offer ends, but until then there's no limit on content as far as I know.

Memes aside, I really liked Fallout 4 and have kind of been waiting for a chance to see if Fallout 76 has reached the point where its worth the £35 price tag. I still don't know that I'd buy it, but this will likely be the make-or-break moment for me :smallsmile:

Brother Oni

2020-05-19, 11:51 AM

Lego Ninjago The Movie Video Game is free to claim and keep on all platforms until 21 May 20 (or thereabouts).

LibraryOgre

2020-05-22, 11:23 AM

Civilization VI is free to keep if you get it before May 28th from Epic Games Store. (https://www.epicgames.com/store/en-US/product/sid-meiers-civilization-vi/home)

Rockphed

2020-05-22, 01:49 PM

Civilization VI is free to keep if you get it before May 28th from Epic Games Store. (https://www.epicgames.com/store/en-US/product/sid-meiers-civilization-vi/home)

But then you have to make an epic games store account.

That said, I am actually tempted on that one.

Grey_Wolf_c

2020-05-22, 01:53 PM

But then you have to make an epic games store account.

The account is free, and you don't even need to give them a payment system if you stick to collecting the free games, but please be aware that it is hit-and-miss (mostly miss) if Epic carries the mac versions of videogames. So if you have a mac, you probably don't need to bother. Civ VI, for example, has a mac version, but Epic doesn't have it.

Grey Wolf

Lvl 2 Expert

2020-06-01, 08:12 AM

Civilization VI is free to keep if you get it before May 28th from Epic Games Store. (https://www.epicgames.com/store/en-US/product/sid-meiers-civilization-vi/home)

This week it's a pack containing Borderlands 2 and Borderlands: The pre-sequel.

They're giving away some pretty big titles.

Brother Oni

2020-06-02, 05:05 PM

Advance warning for 13th August 20 - for 24 hours, Epic Games is making Total War: Troy free to download and keep.

Thomas Cardew

2020-06-02, 05:20 PM

Advance warning for 13th August 20 - for 24 hours, Epic Games is making Total War: Troy free to download and keep.

Additional advance warning: it will be Epic exclusive for 1 year. So if you want to play it in the near future, you'll be doing it on Epic and might as well get it for free.

Wraith

2020-06-05, 08:27 AM

Total Annihilation: Commander Pack (https://www.gog.com/#giveaway), free to all GoG.com account holders until Sunday 7th.

NeoVid

2020-06-09, 08:42 PM

Up through August 31st, all adventure packs in Dungeons & Dragons Online can be permanently unlocked for free. (https://www.ddo.com/en/news/free-questing-coupon-and-vip-update-%E2%80%93-thank-you-standing-stone-games)

kgato503

2020-06-10, 07:36 PM

Not sure if this counts for this thread, but this is an 100% free offer, so here goes:

I have a spare gift code for Magika on Steam that I can't use (I already have the game and everyone I know either has it or doesn't want it). Anyone want it? (PM me and I'll give you the gift link, first one to request it gets it).

EDIT: Claimed. Sorry I only had the one copy that needed a home. Thanks!

Iruka

2020-06-13, 12:07 PM

Hitman Absolution (https://www.gog.com/game/hitman_absolution) is currently free on gog.com.

Wraith

2020-06-18, 04:59 AM

Forgotten Realms' Eye of the Beholder Trilogy (https://www.gog.com/game/forgotten_realms_the_archives_collection_one) is free on GoG for the next ~30hours (Ends ~5pm GMT on June 19th)

Grey_Wolf_c

2020-06-19, 06:11 PM

KillianHawkeye

2020-06-19, 06:38 PM

Injustice: Gods Among Us Ultimate Edition, a street fighter but with DC superheroes, is free in Steam (https://store.steampowered.com/app/242700/Injustice_Gods_Among_Us_Ultimate_Edition/). I can't find an end date to the promotion, unfortunately.

Grey Wolf

Mine says "Jun 26 @ 1:59am". I am in United States Central Time Zone, so adjust as necessary.

I've been a little curious about this game, so thanks for the tip, too! I couldn't find it in featured deals, either; I had to use the search feature (going through my Steam app rather than their website).

thethird

2020-06-21, 02:04 PM

Brother Oni

2020-07-08, 11:39 AM

In case you've missed the announcement, Watchdogs 2 is free on PC on Sunday 12th Jul 2020.

You have to log into your UPlay account while the Ubisoft Forward event is ongoing, which starts at 19:00 GMT (that's 8pm UK time for certain Playgrounders that struggle with timezones... :smalltongue:).

I'm not sure whether you just have to log in and it's automatically credited or you have to go and find it and add it to your library during the event.

ShneekeyTheLost

2020-07-17, 01:24 PM

GOG is giving away Warhammer 40,000: Rites of War for the next couple days.

Grey_Wolf_c

2020-07-17, 01:28 PM

GOG is giving away Warhammer 40,000: Rites of War for the next couple days.

Also a couple of Space Hulk games (from 2018 and 2020), if you click on the banner of "warhammer weekend" at the link.

Ah, they are DLC, and you need the base game. My bad.

GW

Wraith

2020-07-19, 05:21 AM

Warhammer 40,000: Rites of War (https://www.gog.com/game/warhammer_40000_rites_of_war) link here, for your convenience. :smallsmile:

HiddenTrack

2020-07-24, 11:14 AM

Tacoma and Next Up Hero are both free to keep on the Epic Games Store now. (20XX, Barony and Superbrothers coming next week.)

Gecks

2020-08-30, 12:24 PM

Most folks checking this tread probably already pay close attention to the Epic freebies, but I wanted to mention the entire Harebrained Studios Shadowrun Collection (includes 3 games based loosely on the pen and paper game) is available for free (along with Hitman 2016), until Sept. 3rd. Where there are a lot of RPG fans on these forums, figured it was worth calling out in case anyone missed it.

Brother Oni

2020-10-09, 01:41 PM

I recently bought a 4 pack of Monster and each can has a code for Halo Reach Infinite, each one giving 30 mins of double XP and some random goodies. The fine print says they're for UK, IOM and ROI, so may not work if you're based elsewhere.

I'll stick the codes into this post as I drink them; if you claim one, please give me a shout and I'll cross them off.

Edit: Since I don't want to double post and have some more codes:

37VR3X56LN
CHK7P6FC3N
8XC8CFV53K
44X32J4J9N
JFJ438LV4V
4VJT5X9K95
9C49VK55XF
4HRCH5HHHC
T95VKP4TRP

Grey_Wolf_c

2020-10-29, 08:43 AM

What about EpicGames? Some free new games?

Every Thursday there is a couple of free games there, yes. It is so regular that we stopped posting here about it - just, once a week, check to see if the one on offer is of interest to you.

GW

Brother Oni

2020-11-04, 01:13 PM

The original Kingdom is available on Humble Bundle for another 5 days at time of posting: link (https://www.humblebundle.com/store/kingdom-classic-free-game).

Brother Oni

2020-11-14, 03:46 AM

Teleglitch Die More Edition is free from GOG for another ~29hrs from time of posting: https://www.gog.com/.

Brother Oni

2020-11-16, 04:15 PM

The Butcher is free from GOG for another ~41hrs from time of posting: https://www.gog.com/.

Yael

2020-12-08, 11:56 PM

Pillars of Eternity: Definitive Edition will be free from Dec 10th to the 17th in the Epic Games Launcher.

Brother Oni

2020-12-17, 02:51 AM

Prison Architect is free on GOG for another ~52hrs from time of posting: https://www.gog.com/.

razorback

2020-12-17, 07:35 PM

Apparently Epic is giving a game away per day until the end of the year.
https://www.epicgames.com/store/en-US/news/the-holiday-sale-returns-on-december-17-plus-15-free-games

DemonicAngel

2020-12-30, 01:44 PM

GOG is giving away metro: last light redux as part of the finale for their winter sale

Brother Oni

2021-01-31, 04:31 AM

A bit late, but Ultimate Epic Battle Simulator (https://store.steampowered.com/app/616560/Ultimate_Epic_Battle_Simulator/) is free on Steam until the 1st Feb 21.

KillianHawkeye

2021-02-23, 12:19 AM

Not exactly a free game, but the already free Heroes of the Storm has made all the heroes freely playable until March 20th in honor of Blizzard's 30th anniversary.

Wraith

2021-03-13, 11:43 AM

Metro 2033 is free to add to your Steam library until March 15th. (https://store.steampowered.com/app/43110/Metro_2033/)

LibraryOgre

2021-03-13, 12:08 PM

Surviving Mars (https://www.epicgames.com/store/en-US/p/surviving-mars)is free on Epic Games. It is worth following them... they usually have SOMETHING free, and sometimes quite amazing stuff... I picked up Civ VI from them for free (though I figure it's a loss leader for the expansion packs).

ziproot

2021-03-14, 10:11 AM

A Shadow of Thoughts is free on itch.io.

Edit: Sale ended (today I think)

Vrock Bait

2021-03-16, 12:25 PM

Crusader Kings 3 is free to play on Steam until the 21st.

Iruka

2021-03-30, 09:59 AM

GOG is giving away XIII (https://www.gog.com/game/xiii), that comic-look espionage FPS, for the next 48 hours. You have to subscribe to the newsletter, I think.

Since I already had XIII I ended up with an unredeemable code that is still good for another week at the time of posting.

75A61-FAC43-5F18F-436DB

I guess anyone can use the code to add the game to their gog account. If it worked for you, send me a PM so I know to remove the code from this post.

ziproot

2021-04-08, 10:50 PM

Beside Myself is free on itch.io (https://askgames.itch.io/beside-myself) until April 16th at 3 pm.

EDIT: This is still in development but if you claim now you can keep it when it updates.

EDIT 2: Corrected date.

Iruka

2021-05-18, 02:26 AM

Not a game, but still might be of interest for some:

GOG currently has a giveaway of various Witcher related stuff like arts, soundtracks, making-of videos, a concert video etc. here (https://www.gog.com/game/the_witcher_goodies_collection).

Lvl 2 Expert

2021-06-08, 02:02 AM

There have been some smaller titles in the Epic giveaways, but this week it's Frostpunk (https://www.epicgames.com/store/en-US/p/frostpunk). The base game, not some extended version, but still. Two days left.

Iruka

2021-06-08, 02:07 AM

GOG has a Warhammer giveaway that consists of some art stuff and the infamous Shadow of the Horned Rat, until the 10th of June.

Rockphed

2021-06-12, 04:32 PM

Humble bundle (https://www.humblebundle.com/store/surviving-mars-deluxe-edition-free-game?utm_campaign=07_0562&utm_medium=paid&utm_source=facebook&utm_content=2021_survivingmars_msrp&utm_term=2021_survivingmars_game_bundle_mobile&fbclid=IwAR1p54TL5FzlxaDJL8x_VpZ7Sjo8ENAzB163OhSPw OwnOP-mUVWRxeJ7ALM) is giving away Surviving Mars: Digital Delux Edition until June 14, 2021 at 10:00:00 AM PDT (or until some number of redemptions) if you subscribe to their newsletter.

Squire Doodad

2021-06-12, 04:43 PM

Titan Souls is free on Steam until June 14th

Iruka

2021-06-18, 01:33 PM

You can get Absolute Drift (https://www.gog.com/game/absolute_drift) for free on GOG if you are subscribed to their newsletter. ~18 hours left

Iruka

2021-06-25, 05:12 PM

All three of the Shadowrun (https://www.gog.com/game/shadowrun_trilogy) games are currently on the newsletter giveaway at GOG, for ~60 more hours.

Wraith

2021-07-12, 12:16 PM

2D platformer Symphonia is free on GoG.com (https://www.gog.com/game/symphonia) until "the end of this week". It's part of a promotion for French developers, but it's not clear if that might be Friday or Sunday.

Mordokai

2021-07-16, 02:34 PM

Syberia I&II (https://www.gog.com/game/syberia_i_ii) are free on GoG for the next... 17 hours, I believe?

In any case, it's not for long, so go check it out.

Wraith

2021-07-30, 04:42 PM

Wanderlust: Transsiberian (https://www.gog.com/game/wanderlust_transsiberian) is free on GoG for the next ~60 hours (ends Monday 2nd August).

Iruka

2021-08-10, 09:42 AM

Ultima Underworld 1+2, Syndicate Plus and Syndicate Wars are free on gog.com until September 3rd.

Wraith

2021-08-10, 09:45 AM

The dreaded double-post of doom! I can pay the toll, however - Syndicate, Syndicate Wars, and Ultima Underworlds 1 + 2 are all free on GoG.com until September 3rd (https://www.gog.com/promo/rerelease_ultima_underworld_and_syndicate)as part of their "EA yanked these games from us last year and we just got them back" promotion.

[EDIT] Ninja'd with minutes to spare! Still, have a direct link anyways. :smallsmile:

Brother Oni

2021-09-07, 05:26 PM

Surviving Mars is free on Steam until the 18:00, 08 Sep 21. (https://store.steampowered.com/app/464920/Surviving_Mars/)

Wraith

2021-09-10, 04:38 PM

Farcry 3 is free via the Uplay/Ubisoft launcher thing, whatever it's called now. (https://register.ubisoft.com/far-cry-3/en-GB) Offer lasts until 7:30am (local time) on September 11th so be quick.

Brother Oni

2021-09-16, 03:21 PM

Jagged Alliance 1 Gold (https://store.steampowered.com/app/283270/Jagged_Alliance_1_Gold_Edition/) and Titan Quest Anniversary Edition (https://store.steampowered.com/app/475150/Titan_Quest_Anniversary_Edition/) are free on Steam until 6 pm 23 Sep 21 (timezone not stated).

Rawhide

2021-09-27, 01:18 PM

Syberia and Syberia II are currently free on Steam. (https://store.steampowered.com/sale/2021microidssale)

Add to your account to keep forever. No timeframe stated, but I'm guessing two days (when the sale on their other games ends).

Rawhide

2021-11-10, 03:12 PM

SteamWorld Dig 2 is currently free on Steam. (https://store.steampowered.com/app/571310/SteamWorld_Dig_2/)

Add to your account to keep forever. The rest of the SteamWorld games are on sale too.

Edit: GOG too (https://www.gog.com/game/steamworld_dig_2).

Sebastian

2021-11-13, 06:35 AM

Outcast 1.1 free on GOG.com (https://www.gog.com/game/outcast) until 15th November.

Wraith

2021-11-13, 08:01 AM

Steamworld Dig 2 may be region specific - I'm in the UK/Europe and it's a 70% off sale, rather than free.

Can confirm that Outcast is free on GoG.

Rawhide

2021-11-13, 09:45 AM

Steamworld Dig 2 may be region specific - I'm in the UK/Europe and it's a 70% off sale, rather than free.

It was free for one day only. The free period has ended.

Rynjin

2021-11-22, 05:38 AM

Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory is free on Ubisoft Connect until November 25th.

That game is old but gold, one of the best stealth games of all time. Arguably the best Splinter Cell game if nothing else.

Rawhide

2021-11-25, 08:04 AM

Warhammer: End Times - Vermintide (https://www.fanatical.com/en/game/warhammer-end-times-vermintide) is free on Fanatical (Steam key).

Lvl 2 Expert

2021-11-25, 02:24 PM

Warhammer: End Times - Vermintide (https://www.fanatical.com/en/game/warhammer-end-times-vermintide) is free on Fanatical (Steam key).

Sold out now.

Thanks for the heads up!

Mordokai

2021-12-03, 04:24 AM

Crime Cities (https://www.gog.com/game/crime_cities) is free on GoG, but I can't for the life of me find for how long.

So better hurry up :smallbiggrin:

Iruka

2021-12-03, 11:39 AM

Crime Cities (https://www.gog.com/game/crime_cities) is free on GoG, but I can't for the life of me find for how long.

So better hurry up :smallbiggrin:

From the newsletter:

The offer ends on 9th December 2021, at 6 PM UTC.

Mordokai

2021-12-03, 04:08 PM

From the newsletter:

Thank you friend. It appears there is no rush after all :smallsmile:

Rawhide

2021-12-06, 12:57 PM

Anno 1404 History Edition is free on Ubisoft Connect until 15 December.

https://register.ubisoft.com/anno-1404/

Grey_Wolf_c

2021-12-06, 12:59 PM

Anno 1404 History Edition is free on Ubisoft Connect until 15 December.

https://register.ubisoft.com/anno-1404/

Rawhide, I have to ask, how do you learn of all these deals so quickly? Amazing grapevine connections? Subscribed to every mailing list in existence?

Grey Wolf

Lvl 2 Expert

2021-12-06, 01:32 PM

Rawhide, I have to ask, how do you learn of all these deals so quickly? Amazing grapevine connections? Subscribed to every mailing list in existence?

Grey Wolf

There's a feat for that. You need an 11+ in charisma and at least two cybermaneuvers as prerequisites, but it's still quite popular with optimizers.

(Sorry, I'll stop cluttering this thread now.)

Sebastian

2021-12-10, 04:44 AM

"Cave Story's Secret Santa"

Free on GOG, Steam and Epic For a limited time (apparently, I can't find a date. I suppose for the holydays)

Rawhide

2021-12-10, 08:57 AM

Right time, right place.

"Cave Story's Secret Santa"

Free on GOG, Steam and Epic For a limited time (apparently, I can't find a date. I suppose for the holydays)

More info:
It's our holiday gift to you: Cave Story's Secret Santa, a new game you can download for a limited time and play for FREE! It's a bite-sized side story of stealth and puzzle solving, with familiar characters and settings from Studio Pixel's classic adventure.

All download links (https://twitter.com/nicalis/status/1469216173170565125) (via official tweet)