Updated: October 8, 2026 
Last Updated: We last updated this article with all the free games currently available on Steam, PlayStation, Xbox, Epic Games Store, Prime Gaming, and other platforms on October 08, 2026.
Looking to grow your game library without spending a dime? Every month, major platforms like Steam, Epic Games Store, Prime Gaming, PlayStation Plus, Xbox Game Pass, GOG, and IndieGala offer free games ranging from indie gems to major releases. We've gathered the latest giveaways, subscription games, and limited-time promotions in one place so you don't have to hunt them down yourself. Since many of these offers expire quickly, be sure to claim them before they're gone.
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All Free Games Available Right Now
Here are all the free games currently available to claim across Steam, Epic Games Store, Prime Gaming, GOG, IndieGala, and other platforms. Some offers are permanently yours once claimed, while others require an active subscription.
| Game | Platform | Offer Ends | Genre |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arena of Trophies | Steam | Oct. 22, 2026 | Action |
| Buried Stars | Epic Games Store | Oct. 8, 2026 | Visual Novel |
| System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster | Epic Games Store | Oct. 8, 2026 | Immersive Sim |
| Bridge Constructor Studio (Mobile) | Epic Games Store | Oct. 8, 2026 | Simulation |
| Bad Cat Sam | IndieGala | Unknown | Puzzle Platformer |
| Best Plumber | IndieGala | Unknown | Puzzle Simulation |
| Battle Ram | IndieGala | Unknown | Fighter/Bullet Hell |
| Die Young: Prologue | IndieGala | Unknown | Survival Action |
| Leaper | IndieGala | Unknown | Platformer |
| Sausage Hunter | IndieGala | Unknown | Platformer/Shoot 'Em Up |
| Scamster Kombat | IndieGala | Unknown | Clicker |
| DOOM + DOOM II | Prime Gaming (GOG) | Oct. 14, 2026 | FPS |
| DOOM Eternal | Prime Gaming (Microsoft Store) | Oct. 21, 2026 | FPS |
| High on Life | Prime Gaming (Epic Games Store) | Oct. 28, 2026 | FPS |
| Amazon Luna: All Free Games | Amazon Luna | Multiple | Various |
Steam Free Games
am regularly hosts limited-time giveaways from publishers celebrating anniversaries, milestones, or special promotions. Unlike free weekends, these promotions permanently add the game to your Steam library as long as you claim them before the deadline.
| Game | Offer Ends | MSRP | Genre |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arena of Trophies | Oct. 22, 2026 | Free | Action |
Why You Should Claim
- Arena of Trophies: It is a free-to-keep action game that can be added to your Steam library without spending anything. The game is being given away because it is scheduled to be delisted on October 22, 2026, so there is little reason not to grab it while you can.
Epic Games Store Free Games
Epic Games Store refreshes its free game lineup every Thursday, giving players the chance to permanently add premium PC titles to their library. The platform also continues to expand its mobile giveaways through the Epic Games Store app.
| Game | Offer Ends | Genre |
|---|---|---|
| Buried Stars | Oct. 8, 2026 | Mystery Visual Novel |
| System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster | Oct. 8, 2026 | Immersive Sim |
| Bridge Constructor Studio | Oct. 8, 2026 | Puzzle Simulation |
Why You Should Claim Them
- Buried Stars: A murder mystery visual novel built around the entertainment industry and idol culture. It mixes a classic whodunit with a locked-room thriller, making it a particularly interesting pick if you like story-heavy mysteries.
- System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster: Nightdive's remaster brings the classic immersive sim into the modern era while keeping the original game's identity intact. If you've somehow never played System Shock 2, this is a pretty great excuse to finally dive in.
- Bridge Constructor Studio: A physics-based puzzle game where you build bridges and figure out how to get vehicles safely across increasingly tricky environments. It's a much lighter experience compared to the other two giveaways, but still worth grabbing while it's free.
Epic's next free game refreshes every Thursday, so we'll update this section whenever the lineup changes.
Amazon Games
If you have an Amazon Prime membership, Prime Gaming remains one of the best ways to build your PC game library. Every month, subscribers can claim games across Amazon Games, GOG, Epic Games Store, Microsoft Store, and Legacy Games, with most titles staying in your library permanently once redeemed.
Since each giveaway expires on a different date, it's worth checking back regularly throughout the month.
Note: Once you claim a game through Prime Gaming, it's yours to keep permanently, even if your Amazon Prime subscription expires later.
| Game | Offer Ends | Genre |
|---|---|---|
| Wall World 2 | Oct. 21, 2026 | Action Strategy |
| Havendock | Oct. 28, 2026 | Survival Simulation |
GOG
| Game | Offer Ends | Genre |
|---|---|---|
| DOOM + DOOM II | Oct. 14, 2026 | First-Person Shooter |
| Weakless | Oct. 28, 2026 | Adventure |
| Zoria: Age of Shattering | Oct. 28, 2026 | Tactical RPG |
Epic Games Store
| Game | Offer Ends | Genre |
|---|---|---|
| Just Die Already | Oct. 7, 2026 | Sandbox |
| War Hospital | Oct. 7, 2026 | Strategy Simulation |
| Botany Manor | Oct. 14, 2026 | Puzzle Adventure |
| Drop Duchy | Oct. 14, 2026 | Strategy Puzzle |
| RiMS Racing | Oct. 21, 2026 | Racing |
| High on Life | Oct. 28, 2026 | First-Person Shooter |
| Hue | Oct. 28, 2026 | Puzzle Platformer |
Games Worth Claiming
- Just Die Already: A chaotic sandbox game that lets you play as a cranky old person causing as much trouble as possible. It's exactly the kind of ridiculous game that works surprisingly well for a quick session.
- War Hospital: A strategy and management game set during World War I. Instead of commanding armies, you manage a field hospital and make difficult decisions about keeping soldiers alive.
- Botany Manor: A charming puzzle adventure set inside a historic English manor. You'll investigate rooms, solve environmental puzzles, and experiment with mysterious plants.
- Drop Duchy: A strategy puzzle game that combines falling-block mechanics with territory management. It's a nice choice if you want something more relaxing than another shooter.
- RiMS Racing: A motorcycle racing game focused heavily on bike handling, tuning, and mechanical details. Racing fans looking for something more technical should give this one a shot.
- High on Life: A bizarre first-person shooter from the creators of Rick and Morty. Expect talking guns, weird aliens, plenty of jokes, and a campaign that doesn't take itself remotely seriously.
- Hue: A colorful puzzle platformer built around manipulating the color of the world to solve environmental puzzles. It's one of the smaller giveaways, but also one of the more relaxing picks.
Amazon Luna
In addition to downloadable games, Amazon Prime members also get access to Amazon Luna, a cloud gaming service that lets you stream supported games instantly without downloads or installations. The library changes regularly, so it's worth checking Luna throughout the month to see what's currently available.
PlayStation Plus Free Games
PlayStation Plus subscribers have several games available as part of the service's current monthly lineup. These games are tied to an active PlayStation Plus subscription rather than being permanent free-to-keep giveaways.
PlayStation Plus Essential Games For October 2026 (October 6–November 2)
| Game | Offer Ends |
|---|---|
| F1 25 | Nov. 2, 2026 |
| Hunt: Showdown 1896 | Nov. 2, 2026 |
| Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 | Nov. 2, 2026 |
Games Worth Claiming
- F1 25: The latest Formula 1 racing simulation gives you the full racing experience, from competitive track racing to managing your career. It's an obvious pick for racing fans.
- Hunt: Showdown 1896: A tense extraction shooter where you hunt monsters, fight other players, and try to escape with your hard-earned bounty. It is easily one of the standout games in October's lineup.
- Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2: A chaotic co-op shooter that lets you team up with friends to fight enormous swarms of enemies. It's a fun pick if you prefer your shooters with a healthy dose of ridiculousness.
IndieGala Free Games
IndieGala regularly gives away DRM-free indie games that you can keep after claiming them. While these titles are generally smaller than Steam or Epic Games Store releases, they're worth checking out if you enjoy discovering lesser-known games.
| Game | Genre |
|---|---|
| Bad Cat Sam | Puzzle Platformer |
| Battle Ram | Fighter, Bullet Hell |
| Best Plumber | Puzzle Simulation |
| Die Young: Prologue | First-Person Action, Survival |
| Leaper | Platformer |
| Sausage Hunter | Platformer, Shoot 'Em Up |
| Scamster Kombat | Clicker |
| Wordle | Puzzle |
Why You Should Claim Them
- Bad Cat Sam: A lighthearted puzzle platformer where a mischievous cat causes chaos around the house. It's a simple pick for a quick gaming session.
- Battle Ram: A fast-paced fighter with bullet-hell elements that pits a battle ram against robots. If you like unusual indie concepts, this one is worth a look.
- Best Plumber: A puzzle simulation game that challenges you to put pipes in the correct order and help a plumber get the job done.
- Die Young: Prologue: A first-person survival experience where a failed mission leaves you trying to escape and reach extraction. It's a good way to sample the game before committing to the full experience.
- Leaper: A side-scrolling platformer designed with younger players in mind. Its straightforward gameplay makes it an easy pick for casual players.
- Sausage Hunter: A side-scrolling adventure that mixes platforming and shoot-'em-up elements, with a kitten at the center of the chaos.
- Scamster Kombat: A clicker game built around a character who simply wants to live a quiet life. Naturally, things don't go according to plan.
- Wordle: If you've played the familiar word puzzle before, you already know the drill. It's another quick game to add to the collection.
Upcoming Free Game Refreshes
| Platform | Next Refresh |
|---|---|
| Steam | Varies by publisher |
| Epic Games Store | Every Thursday |
| Prime Gaming | Throughout September |
| PlayStation Plus | Early October |
| Xbox Game Pass | Throughout September |
| IndieGala | Rolling updates |
| itch.io | Daily by individual creators |
Previous Months' Free Games
Looking for an older giveaway? We archive previous monthly lineups so you can quickly check what was available across Steam, Epic Games Store, Prime Gaming, PlayStation Plus, and other platforms.
September 2026
| Platform | Highlights |
|---|---|
| Steam | Arena of Trophies, Borderlands 4, Mordhau, Surviving Mars: Relaunched, F1 25, Crime Boss: Rockay City |
| Epic Games Store | Alone With You, NoRush!, Astral Ascent, Luftrausers |
| Prime Gaming | Right and Down, Steelrising, In Sound Mind, Clash: Artifacts of Chaos |
| PlayStation Plus | Sniper Elite Resistance, MLB The Show 26, Wobbly Life, Chained Echoes |
| IndieGala | Game of Mafia, Bad Cat Sam |
August 2026
| Platform | Highlights |
|---|---|
| Steam | Moonlighter, Deponia, Necesse, Reaper Actual, Tower Dominion, WWE 2K26 |
| Epic Games Store | Foretales, OTXO, Sol Cesto, Beacon Pines, We Were Here Together, Project First Contact, Together After Dark |
| Prime Gaming | Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch, Terraforming Mars, In Sound Mind, XCOM: Chimera Squad, Escape Academy, Space Grunts 2 and more |
| PlayStation Plus | August monthly lineup |
| itch.io | Madness Inside |
| IndieGala | Blacklist Mafia, Whiskey.Mafia, Game of Mafia, Bad Cat Sam |
July 2026
| Platform | Highlights |
|---|---|
| Steam | Tell Me Why |
| Epic Games Store | Voidwrought, RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 Complete Edition, TMNT: Shredder's Revenge (Mobile), A Simple Garbage Sorting Game |
| Prime Gaming | Pro Basketball Manager 2026, Survival: Fountain of Youth, Mafia III: Definitive Edition, XCOM: Enemy Unknown Complete Pack and more |
| PlayStation Plus | Grounded: Fully Yoked Edition, Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2, Warhammer 40,000: Darktide |
| itch.io | Madness Inside |
We update this archive every month by moving the previous month's giveaways here, making it easy to browse older free game lineups while keeping the latest offers at the top of the guide.
