Best Free PC Games Right Now (Updated Weekly)
Free games aren't what they used to be — they're better. Between Epic Games Store giving away blockbusters every Thursday, Steam running surprise giveaways, and an ever-growing roster of genuinely excellent free-to-play titles, there's never been a better time to game on a budget of exactly zero dollars.
We maintain this list weekly so you always know what's free right now. If you want real-time tracking without checking back manually, LootRadar monitors every free deal across 15+ stores and surfaces them automatically.
This Week's Free Game Giveaways
Every week, storefronts give away games you can claim and keep forever. The catch? They're only free for a limited window. Miss it, and you're paying full price.
Epic Games Store Weekly Freebies
Epic has given away over $10,000 worth of games since 2018. Every Thursday at 11 AM Eastern, a new title (sometimes two) goes free for a week. Past giveaways have included GTA V, Death Stranding, Civilization VI, and Control. Even if you don't play them immediately, claim them — they're yours permanently once added to your library.
Steam Free Promotions
Steam doesn't have a scheduled giveaway program, but publishers frequently run "free to keep" promotions — especially during seasonal sales or game anniversaries. Titles like Payday 2, For Honor, and Tomb Raider (2013) have all gone free on Steam at various points. The trick is catching them before the window closes.
GOG, Humble, and Others
GOG runs regular giveaways of DRM-free classics. Humble Bundle occasionally drops free games alongside their bundle promotions. Amazon Prime Gaming (included with Prime) offers 5-8 free games every single month, often including solid indie titles.
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See every free deal on LootRadar →Best Free-to-Play Games Worth Your Time
Free-to-play has a reputation problem, and honestly, some of it is earned. But the best F2P games are genuinely world-class. Here are the ones actually worth installing:
Shooters
- Valorant — Riot's tactical 5v5 shooter combines CS-style gunplay with character abilities. Massively competitive, zero pay-to-win.
- Apex Legends — Still one of the best battle royales. Excellent movement, strong gunplay, frequent updates.
- Counter-Strike 2 — The king of competitive shooters went free-to-play. Enough said.
- The Finals — Destructible environments, game-show chaos, and surprisingly deep gunplay. A breath of fresh air.
RPGs & Adventure
- Genshin Impact — Open-world action RPG with jaw-dropping production values. Gacha monetization, but you can clear all content without spending a dime.
- Path of Exile — The ARPG that many Diablo fans prefer. Deep, complex, rewarding — and Path of Exile 2 continues the tradition.
- Warframe — Space ninja action with a staggering amount of content. The grind is real, but it's the good kind.
Strategy & Card Games
- Dota 2 — One of the deepest competitive games ever made. Steep learning curve, infinite ceiling.
- League of Legends — The MOBA that defined the genre. Still going strong with regular champion releases.
- Marvel Snap — Fast, clever card game with gorgeous art. Games take 3 minutes. Dangerously addictive.
MMOs
- Guild Wars 2 — The core game is completely free. One of the most generous F2P models in any MMO.
- Final Fantasy XIV Free Trial — Play through two full expansions (hundreds of hours) completely free. It's absurd how much content you get.
- Star Wars: The Old Republic — All eight class stories are free. That's easily 200+ hours of BioWare RPG storytelling.
How to Never Miss a Free Game Again
The problem with free games isn't finding them — it's finding them in time. Epic's Thursday drops are predictable, but Steam giveaways, GOG freebies, and publisher promotions pop up randomly.
That's exactly why we built LootRadar. It pulls deals from 15+ stores in real time using the CheapShark API. Every 100% discount — every free game — shows up automatically. No accounts, no notifications to configure. Just open the site and see what's free right now.
Tips for Building a Free Game Library
- Claim everything, play later. Even if you're not interested now, add free games to your library. Future-you will thank present-you.
- Check multiple stores. A game might be free on Epic but not Steam, or vice versa. LootRadar checks them all at once.
- Don't sleep on Prime Gaming. If you already pay for Amazon Prime, you're leaving free games on the table every month.
- Watch for franchise giveaways. When a sequel launches, publishers often make earlier entries free. It's marketing, and it's beautiful.
- F2P doesn't mean low quality. Some of the most-played games on the planet are free. Don't skip them out of snobbery.
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