If you’re short on cash after purchasing a Nintendo Switch 2 or simply want to sample a new game at no cost, we have some exciting news. For a limited duration, four premium Steam games are available for free download and permanent ownership. That’s correct — if you acquire them during this offer, they will remain in your Steam library as long as your account is active.
Slitherine Games is presently celebrating its 25th anniversary, and apart from discounting several games, the London-based publisher is also offering a few of its older titles at no charge. It’s not every day that you can snag a $40 game for free on Steam, making this promotion worthwhile even if you’re not familiar with the titles.
For those seeking a more contemporary option, the independent developer Bloxhill has made its 2024 game Caribbean Crashers available for free until July 17. It may be a significantly smaller game compared to others, but it has garnered favorable reviews, and you can’t argue with something that costs nothing.
Continue reading to discover how to obtain all four Steam games for free.
Free games on Steam this week
Let’s begin with a brief tutorial on discovering and acquiring free games on Steam. I typically check the SteamDB page for free promotions first to see what’s on offer in the store. From there, you can go to the Steam page for each game, log into your Steam account (if you haven’t already), and hit the “Add to Account” button.
You should now have all four games in your library, likely sitting next to the 13 games you purchased during the Steam Summer Sale that you haven’t even launched yet.
Now, let’s dive into the four games that you can download at no cost right now:
– **Battlestar Galactica Deadlock** (original price $39.99): In Battlestar Galactica Deadlock, you will command the Colonial Fleet to defend the Twelve Colonies during the First Cylon War. Direct various ships in this 3D tactical game. Every choice matters, your strategy will be crucial – can you guarantee humanity’s survival?
– **Fantasy General II** (original price $39.99): The classic fantasy wargame is back! Command formidable heroes and powerful armies in this acclaimed turn-based strategy title. Level up and train your units while guiding them through an engaging storyline to determine the fate of a world on the verge of annihilation.
– **Field of Glory II: Medieval** (original price $29.99): Field of Glory II Medieval is a tactical turn-based game set during the High Middle Ages from 1040 AD to 1270 AD. Created by renowned designer Richard Bodley Scott, it brings the best aspects of tabletop gaming into an exceptional digital format.
– **Caribbean Crashers** (original price $1.99): Caribbean Crashers is a fast-paced pirate strategy game where you manage your own ship and fire cannonballs at enemy ships to claim victory!
All four games are free to retain as long as you add them to your Steam account before 10 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. ET on July 17.
