With the end of the year, Steam is increasing its discounts and special offers. And at the end of December 2025, three PC games have just become 100% free on the platform, with no time limit announced. But between the real nugget and the fake good idea, it’s better to sort it out quickly.
The first game offered, Toy Tinker Simulatorputs you in the shoes of a restorer of old toys. An original idea, but an execution considered too repetitive. Interactivity is often limited to clicking around, earning the game the ironic nickname “carpal tunnel simulator” from one player. Result: only 58% positive reviews on Steam. To be tested only out of curiosity.
Rat Quest: a funny and unexpected UFO
The second free game is called Rat Questa humorous platform game developed by a single enthusiast. His studio, called ratin time studioshas already won hearts with an absurd tone and offbeat promises like “exciting gameplay” displayed in Comic Sans in a trailer worthy of a PowerPoint from the 2000s.
Despite its rudimentary graphics, Rat Quest seduced by its assumed second degree. He only has 12 reviews for the moment, but they are all positive. For a free single-player game developed alone, this is already a small achievement.
100% Orange Juice: a multiplayer classic to rediscover
The real surprise of this selection is 100% Orange Juice. This multiplayer board game mixing RPG, card collection and anime atmosphere, has seen its popularity explode since it was temporarily free. Although it was released in 2013, today it accumulates more than 14,500 reviewswith an average of 93% very positive feedback.
Described by some as “Monopoly with anime girls”, it hides beneath its wacky appearance solid, addictive and surprisingly strategic mechanics. Playable online or against the AI, it is clearly the best opportunity of this batch.
How to take advantage of it now?
All three games are available immediately on Steam. Simply go to their respective page to add them to your library without paying a cent. No subscription required, and you can keep them indefinitely.
If you are looking to occupy your evenings without spending, or simply to discover games off the beaten track, now is the right time. Steam continues to prove that it remains a paradise for free gems, even for tight budgets.