Between Steam and the Epic Games Store, PC users can pick up six freebies right now, including five indie games and a $25 add-on for a free-to-play title. While most PC gamers are familiar with weekly Epic Games Store promotions and occasional 100% discounts on Steam, it's rare to see so many freebies offered at once. This makes the week a perfect chance for PC gamers to expand their libraries without spending a penny.
Before exploring the current freebies, PC gamers should note a special opportunity on February 18th to grab a free copy of a 10/10 masterpiece. On that day, Lenovo's Legion Gaming Community will release limited free Steam keys for A lot of rainone of the most acclaimed story-driven games of the 2010s. With that in mind, here are the games and add-ons that PC users can claim for absolutely free right now.
Epic Games Store: A comprehensive list of all the free games it has had so far
Here is a list of all the games that have been made free on the Epic Games Store. You have until February 12th to get the current free game.
List of free PC games right now
For those who don't know, Arabian Gulf is a first-person survival game where players must stay alive in a harsh desert with only basic tools and weapons. Magellanon the other hand, is a tactical turn-based game with exploration elements. In this 2D title, players travel to different planets and assemble a unique team to fight different enemies. A function that can do Magellania more interesting to turn-based RPG fans is its extensive post-game content, available after completing the main campaign.
Botany Manor is a critically acclaimed puzzle game where a botanist works to revive fantastical planets by solving puzzles and uncovering secrets in a 19th century mansion. Botany Manor is normally priced around $25 USD, making the current 100% discount a particularly attractive offer for fans of the genre.
The Poison Retro Set is not a standalone game; it is an add-on for the popular pixel-art FPS, Pixel Gun 3D. Fans must have the base game installed to claim the free set. Fortunately, Pixel Gun 3D is free to play on the Epic Games Store, so claiming its $25 add-on should be easy.
Finally, Night Reaper 2 and SunBlockers are two indie games from the same publisher with somewhat similar gameplay. IN Night Reaper 2players hunt souls like a stealthy reaper while avoiding vigilant cops. IN SunBlockersplayers must escape from zombies while staying near the light. Since these freebies are part of a developer-initiated promotion, they will remain available longer than the Epic Games Store's regular weekly deals.
Except for Botany Manorwhich have received many positive reviews on various platforms, most of the free games on the list have few user ratings. Fans should remember that these are indie titles, often created by very small teams or even solo developers, so it's best to approach them with modest expectations.
Upcoming free PC games on Steam and Epic Games Store
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Nobody Wants to Die on Epic Games Store – February 12 (Confirmed)
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The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark on Epic Games Store – February 12 (Confirmed)
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Paragnosia on Steam (speculated)
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Voidtrain: Tour de Void on Steam (speculated)
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Lost in Anomaly on Steam (speculated)
The Epic Games Store often announces upcoming promotions in advance, which is why the upcoming two freebies are already confirmed. Steam freebies are less predictable, although sources like SteamDB can sometimes identify games likely to receive a 100% discount by tracking changes to game files on the platform.
