Steam Officially Makes 5 New Games Completely Free To Keep (November 9)

Steam has a habit of making a lot of games available for free. Whether it's action-packed open-world triple-A titles or small indies looking to make a big splash, free games are abundant on Steam that you can download and keep forever. It isn't just gacha games and puzzle titles either; there are a huge number of games across a variety of exciting genres, all of which can help pad out your library without you needing to spend a dime. It's a pretty great deal, all things considered, but it does require a little bit of curation.

Among all the free games recently added to Steam, some are absolutely worth playing, while others are perhaps best left untouched. With the rise of AI in video game development resulting in a lot of low-effort experiences flooding the market, it can be hard to know what is actually worth playing. Fortunately, there have been five games added to Steam as of the time of writing that are not only great but, naturally, completely free to keep, no strings attached.

The five aforementioned new free games may not be the greatest free Steam games, but they all have their own unique quirks that make them worth at least a try. Starting with Kingslayers, a PvPvE roguelike that can be played with others online or solo in its dedicated single-player mode. This roguelike sees players choose their team of heroes before attempting to dominate the board and wipe out the opposing team. It caters to truly broken builds in the best possible way, has a plethora of content already, and is eyeing a full release in just four months.

The next free Steam game is Fallgate, a free first-person shooter that aims to replicate the glory days of classic arena shooters. Sporting a fairly minimalist art style and a blisteringly fast pace, Fallgate does a fairly commendable job of offering a classic FPS experience you can play against friends.

If a multiplayer title isn't what you're after, then you may want to try A Tale Amidst Memories. This short but sweet side-scrolling platformer sees players take on the role of a bunny plushie as it attempts to reunite with its childhood best friend. It features stunning visuals, smooth platforming, and a contemplative narrative.

While unlikely to win the award for greatest MMO ever made, Taskbar Legends does promise a compelling online idle auto-battler that will play on your taskbar as you get on with other tasks. While it has fairly expensive microtransactions, it can be enjoyed for free for the most part. Players pick their heroes and embark on journeys across their desktop as their characters duke it out against opponents online. There's a lot to get involved with if you want to, or you can sit back and relax as the game plays itself.

Finally, the last free Steam game is the quirky party game, Beluga Polo. This title sees players partake in a somewhat friendly game of 1v1 water polo. Each player controls a team of four swimmers as they compete to score goals in quick, three-minute matches. It's not a game that takes itself particularly seriously, although it does offer plenty of fun for those looking for a simple party game to play with a friend. Of course, there will be even more free games added to Steam, so be sure to keep an eye out for even more hidden gems.