It’s hard to imagine a better start to a new year: Steam currently offers four completely free games, with no time limit or hidden microtransactions. Better yet, these titles freshly released at the very end of 2025 have been widely praised by the community for their quality. And you can keep them for life.
Available for only a few days, this selection covers several genres, ranging from roguelike to horror FPS, including ultra-precise platform games. What unites them? A largely positive overall rating and completely free. Here’s everything you need to know.
Dead Weight: Prologue, the pixelated UFO that catches the eye
First in this series, Dead Weight: Prologue does not go unnoticed. Developed by Klukva Games and published by Spaghetti Catthis pixel art turn-based RPG quickly imposes its careful visual universe and its dynamic roguelike mechanics. “It’s a turn-based roguelike RPG with stunning pixel art graphics, and it currently has an 83% positive review score on Steam.”
The game doesn’t just have a nice look: its deep combat system and intriguing narrative have already won over a large community. Definitely worth trying, even if you’re not familiar with the genre.
Skybound: a hero made of stone and an anchor as a grappling hook
If you need a more light and funny game, Skybound might just be your favorite. This little 3D platform game, developed by Half Home Games and edited by DADIUoffers a simple adventure… but with a real personality. “This game seems like simple, no-fuss fun, and the dialogue has already made me laugh.”
Its charming universe, its atypical hero – a small stone character – and its gameplay based on an anchor used as a grappling hook bring a welcome touch of originality. With 94% positive reviewsit is clearly popular with players.
Unbound: the precision of a Celeste, the freedom of a jetpack
In a more demanding style, Unbound is aimed at fans of millimeter platforms. This 2D game signed Primal Crowd is often compared to Celestialand it’s not for nothing. “This game is a precision platformer like Celeste, with original and fun mechanics, like the jetpack!”
With nervous gameplay, immediate handling and real room for improvement, Unbound poster 86% favorable reviews on Steam. Lovers of specific challenges will find a great playground there, free of charge.
Operation: Outbreak, a quality apocalypse
Last on this list, but not least: Operation: Outbreaka survival horror FPS developed by DREADMITH Games. Gloomy atmosphere, well-animated zombies, effective shooting system… this game recalls some forgotten pearls of the genre. “The zombie models and animations are of very good quality, and the shooting mechanics are precise.”
With 83% positive reviewsit’s a pleasant surprise in an often saturated genre. And for fans of ZombieUit’s even an unexpected return to basics.