The year is off to a great start for Amazon Prime subscribers. In addition to express delivery and the video platform, the service gives them access to a selection of PC games offered each month via Prime Gaming. This month, five titles must be claimed urgently before they become payable. And unlike traditional cloud gaming offerings, these are yours for good once added to your library.
Among them, we find a sure bet in tactical gaming, a must-have in old-fashioned RPGs and a simulation curiosity that is a hit on Twitch. At a time when access to equipment is becoming more and more complicated for the general public, these monthly offers take on new importance.
XCOM 2, the return of a tactical masterpiece
It’s hard to get a bigger cult following than XCOM 2 to get the ball rolling. This turn-based game places you at the head of a human resistance fighting against an alien invasion. Twenty years after humanity’s defeat, every mission becomes a question of survival. Recruitment, scientific research, improvement of the base… XCOM 2 encourages reflection and rewards risk-taking.
Accessible for free via Prime Gaming, this title marked its time and still remains a reference today. Not to be missed if you like games where every decision has consequences.
Forgotten Realms: a cult Dungeons & Dragons trilogy
Role-playing game fans will be delighted with Forgotten Realms: The Archives – Collection One, a compilation of three PC RPG classics. Inspired by the Dungeons & Dragons universe, these titles immerse you in the Forgotten Realms, with the rare feature of allowing the transfer of your group from one episode to another. For fantasy fans, this is a golden opportunity to revisit the basics of the genre.
Gas Station Simulator, the simulation that does not run out of fuel
Behind its wacky concept, Gas Station Simulator hides a surprisingly addictive game. You inherit an abandoned gas station, which you will have to restore from top to bottom. Sell, decorate, clean, repair, manage inventory… Everything is in your hands to revive this small business.
This title enjoyed surprise success on streaming platforms thanks to its offbeat atmosphere and free gameplay. In a market saturated with blockbusters, it offers a breath of fresh air, perfect for a pressure-free session.
A limited time offer, to grab before it’s too late
All of these games can be claimed for free by Prime subscribers, but only for a limited time. The article clearly reminds us: “five free Prime Gaming games will soon become paid again, don’t delay if you don’t want to miss out.” Once added to your account, they remain accessible for life, at no additional cost.
This is also what sets Prime Gaming apart from many platforms: “you can enjoy around ten free games to keep for life each month”. A formula that is increasing in value at a time when component prices are exploding, as the article points out: the future of PC gaming seems more and more elitist.