Free Promotions on Steam

"Free to Keep" refers to games that Steam occasionally offers at no cost for a limited time. When you claim a Free to Keep game during its promotional period, it becomes a permanent part of your Steam library, exactly like a game you've purchased. You can download and play it whenever you want, even after the promotion ends.

These publisher-initiated promotions typically run for less than a week, though the duration varies. It's essential to claim the game before the publisher's offer expires if you want to keep it forever. The games you get through these promotions are identical to their paid versions and will receive the same updates.

Free to Keep offers are subject to availability, as indicated by the "while supplies last" disclaimer. Games obtained through these promotions don't generate Steam Trading Cards, and some games might have certain features or content limitations.

A Play For Free event (sometimes called a "Free Weekend") is when publishers make their games available to try for free for a limited time. During this period, you can download and play the game without purchasing it, giving you a chance to experience it before deciding whether to buy.

These events are always accompanied by a discounted price on the game. When the free period ends, you'll lose access to the game unless you purchase it. However, if you do buy the game later, any progress you made, including achievements and save files, is typically retained.

During the event, you usually have access to the full game just as if you owned it, though some publishers may limit certain features or modes. The game automatically appears in your library for the duration of the free period.Steam Trading Cards do not drop during free play events.

This page shows all currently known free promotions on Steam. This page is updated regularly as new offers are added.

For real-time notifications, our Discord server is your best option. We have dedicated channels for both Free to Keep games and Free Weekend announcements. You can also get the "Ping Free" role, which mentions you whenever a new Free to Keep promotion appears on Steam.