A new free weekend promotion SteamNot to be confused with Steam's free-to-keep promotion, live now and letting players check out four games without paying a dime after the promotion period ends (May 18 at 10 a.m. PT/1 a.m. ET). Each game is free to play from today until May 18, as of this writing, but cannot be played after that. However, if any of these games take your fancy, all of them will be discounted until either May 21st or May 28th. The cheapest discount is 35%, but during the extended promotion period it goes up to 75%.
It is worth mentioning GreedFall: The Dying World Entered the free weekend promotion on May 13, before these games took place, and it is available under the same promotion, only for one day shorter. It ends on May 17th but there is also a discount. If that doesn't appeal to Steam users, then they have four other options, and if those four options don't appeal to some, then GreedFall: The Dying World A solid fantasy RPG worth checking out at no cost.
Steam's free-to-keep promotion features 6 upcoming 100% free games
The backend of Steam's free-to-keep promotion reveals six games that will be made available for free in the coming weeks/months.
Steam's Big Free Weekend
As mentioned above, every new game in Steam's new free weekend promotion can't be played after all. May 18 at 10 a.m. PT/1 p.m. ET, This means that players should be sure to download and dive in ASAP. While free game promotions of any kind can sometimes have weak games, it's worth noting that each of the included titles has positive reviews. That is, players are now able to check V rising, grief, make way, and Astral Ascension. To claim, Steam users simply need to go to the Steam page and claim as they normally would, although they should be aware that they will lose access if not purchased before the expiration date. To Help readers choose which game(s) is best for them, Steam links are provided below with a detailed breakdown of each.
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Open-world survival game V Rising is now free on Steam
V Rising What makes survival games addictive is what makes them frustrating, to strip them away and focus on the best parts of the genre. Players step into the shoes of a newly awakened vampire, immediately giving the game more character than most open-world survival games. Players, as they progress, must search villagers for blood, avoid sunlight, and build their own castles. Combat is fast, bosses are difficult, and everything feeds into a successful series of sandbox systems. It's a game that manages to feel atmospheric, brutal, and oddly satisfying all at once.
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Open-world vampire survival with castle building
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PvE and PvP multiplayer options along with single game
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A boss-driven progression system unlocks new abilities
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Daylight survival mechanics add constant tension
- Can you beat it this weekend? No, it takes 60+ hours to beat
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Play V Rising for free on Steam
Co-op survival game Misery is now free on Steam
sadness Leaning heavily on oppressive environments, players are thrown into a bleak survival experience where simply staying alive feels like an achievement. Unlike many post-apocalyptic games, where “post-apocalyptic” is the big picture but otherwise mundane moment-to-moment, this one focuses on ensuring the opposite. The world is meant to feel grim by the minute, where resources are scarce, exploration is deadly, and I mean, there's some sadness involved in everything. There's a rawness to the experience that helps sell the tension, especially for players who enjoy survival games that prioritize immersion in power fantasy and frustration.
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Rigorous post-apocalyptic survival gameplay
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Advances in resource management and exploration
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Dark, oppressive world design built around tension
- Can you beat this weekend? Yes, it takes ~10 hours to beat
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Play MISERY for free on Steam
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Online racing game Make Way is now free to stream
Make way Sounds like the type of multiplayer game designed specifically to ruin friendships in the best possible way. Instead of racing on pre-made tracks, players build the course themselves before quickly throwing each other into complete chaos filled with hazards, boosts, loops, weapons, and disasters waiting around every corner. It's a simple concept, and it certainly executes it well.
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Players build tracks together between rounds
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Chaotic top-down multiplayer racing gameplay
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Weapons, hazards, and traps constantly change races
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Inspired by party racers like Micro Machine and Mashed
- Can you beat this weekend? Yes, it takes ~5 hours to beat
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Play Make Way for free on Steam
Action Roguelike Game Astral Ascent is now free on Steam
There is a reason Astral Ascension Such an easy recommendation for roguelike fans. It takes the fast-paced combat and repetitive loops players have come to expect from the genre, then injects it with gorgeous pixel art, fluid platforming, and so on. Each run feels like a balancing act between chaos and control as players experiment with magic, crafting and character abilities as they push through the garden's brutal zodiac bosses. What really helps Astral Ascension What stands out is how energetic this moment-to-moment feels, and it helps create the ever-important “one more run” vibe that transcends the best action roguelike games.
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Four playable heroes with different fighting styles
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Build combinations into dozens of spells and runes
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Handmade pixel art world and zodiac boss fights
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Single game or two-player co-op support
- Can you beat this weekend? Maybe, ~22 hours to lose but an addictive gameplay loop can easily add hours
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Play Astral Ascent for free on Steam
