Steam kicks off 2026 with a bang with an impressive selection of 10 totally free games. This time, it’s not limited trials or temporary demos, but fully downloadable and permanent titles, to add to your library now.
No subscription is required, unlike offers like Xbox Game Pass or PlayStation Plus. This freedom of access makes these games accessible to all curious or thrifty players.
The complete list of titles available for free
Here are the 10 games offered by Steam this week:
- Chicken Fren
- Fortress Fury
- Glassy Stare
- Highguard
- knockoff
- Potion Knight
- SEGA Football Club Champions
- Terminal Lucidity
- Truckin’ It
- Where We Went
Whether you like shooting games, narrative experiences or management games, this selection has something to satisfy all profiles.
Titles already noticed despite criticism
Highguarda highly anticipated FPS, received a rather critical reception upon its release, but that did not prevent it from ending up at the top of the rankings Trends And Popular releases on Steam according to SteamDB.
Among the independent pearls, knockoff stands out strongly. Developed over four years by an independent creator known as PLUSHCATBOY, this isometric horror RPG impresses with its original aesthetic and gripping gameplay. Currently, it benefits from 89% positive reviewsa great success for a solo game. The visual novel Glassy Starefor its part, seduces with its mysterious and distressing atmosphere, which recalls cult titles of the genre.
A simple but effective strategy from Steam
By regularly enriching its catalog of free games, Steam builds community loyalty and supports small developers. It is also an excellent entry point for players who want to test new concepts at no cost. According to the site, “Steam’s new collection of free games is completely free for players, without even a monthly subscription.” It is therefore the ideal time to explore new experiences, discover innovative titles or simply expand your library without touching your wallet.