With fall setting in and the first end-of-year expenses piling up, it’s hard to find something to distract yourself without leaving your budget behind. And yet, the Steam platform may have the best answer to this annual puzzle. “Steam has released 12 free games that you can download and play today on PC, which should keep you busy this week and beyond.”
No need to wait for winter sales or dig through old games. This week, a dozen titles, ranging from futuristic shooters to wacky puzzle games, are available at no cost. A welcome initiative in this period often nicknamed “Broketober”where wallets are already starving between end-of-year pre-orders and upcoming gifts.
An eclectic selection for all player profiles
One of the most anticipated games on this list is Godzilla x Kong: Titan Huntersa tactical game in the Monsterverse universe, where you have to capture and command mythical creatures like Godzilla or Kong. More surprising, Hack Back immerses you in a real-time educational cybersecurity campaign, accessible even without technical skills.
As for offbeat experiences, InfernaLLC features a hellish war between an evil CEO and tax agents in an asymmetrical multiplayer game. For lovers of quick thinking, Landon’s Puzzle ParTAY focuses on frenetic mini-games inspired by CI puppets.
Here is an overview of the 12 free games to discover:
- From the Ground : third-person multiplayer PvP shooter, in a barred universe.
- Godzilla x Kong: Titan Hunters : turn-based strategy in a shared world.
- Hack Back : educational and immersive hacking simulation.
- InfernaLLC : delirious clash between hell and taxes.
- KAIJU NO. 8 THE GAME : fights against giant monsters in a neat setting.
- Landon’s Puzzle ParTAY : quick and crazy challenges to solve against the clock.
- Sawmania : Defend your base against waves of monsters to earn bonuses.
- Sprite’s City Scramble : 3D platform game with possession mechanics.
- Star Man : raft survival and construction game.
- Tales of Wind Online : 3D MMORPG with massive bosses and 4K graphics.
- Time : platform game with original temporal mechanics.
- TopCraft : procedural and cross-platform survival sandbox.
A good excuse to test without commitment
“Here are 12 games you can download and play on PC today:” announces the Free Steam Games account on X (formerly Twitter). Whether you’re an MMO fan, a puzzle enthusiast, or a survival addict, this selection covers a wide spectrum of styles.
And the best part? No subscription, no bank card, no trap: everything is free. A welcome gesture as the industry multiplies premium releases at high prices. All you have to do is open your Steam library and make some space.