Steam free games list: Hexologic, which is available for free now, FM 27, which can be tried until November 3, and the most popular Steam games that are always free.
Update (October 30, 2026): This page has been transformed into an up-to-date list of games that are currently free to buy, free to try, and completely free to play on Steam.
This week's standout deal on the Steam free games list is Hexologic. If the puzzle game is added to your account by October 31st at 20:00, it becomes yours permanently. Football Manager 27 can be tried free of charge until November 3. Games such as Counter-Strike 2, Dota 2 and PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS are always free.
Steam Free Games: Games Available for Free Right Now
The games in this section are free for a limited time. If you press the "Add to Account" button before the time runs out, the game stays in your library permanently.
Hexologic: The sudoku-style puzzle game, normally $4.99, is free with a 100 percent discount on Steam. The offer ends on October 31st at 20:00.
Games That Can Be Tried for Free on Steam
Some games are offered with a free trial or free weekend. You can play these games in full form for a while, but you have to buy them when the time runs out.
Football Manager 27: The game can be played for free on Steam until November 3. The full version will be released on November 10, 2026, and the pre-order price on Steam is $44.99. The career you start during the trial period continues if you purchase the game.
This Week's Free Games on Epic Games Store
If you are looking for free games other than Steam, Epic Games Store gives at least one game permanently free every week.
Sorry We're Closed: The game, normally 349 TL, is free until 5 November at 19.00.
Next games: According to Epic, Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms and Flotsam will be free between November 5 and November 12.
There is also an option that can be played from the browser. Cyberpunk 2077 has become free-to-play from the browser, and Steam is not needed for this.
The Most Popular Games That Are Always Free on Steam
The following games are in the “free to play” model, meaning they are free to download and play. They earn their income from cosmetic items and season passes. The ranking is based on Steam's list of most played games as of October 30, 2026. Numbers in parentheses indicate the highest number of concurrent players in the last 24 hours.
Counter-Strike 2: Valve's competitive FPS game (1,207,353 players)
PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS: One of the pioneers of the battle royale genre (785,066 players)
Dota 2: Valve's MOBA game (708,985 players)
AION 2: NCSOFT's massively multiplayer online role-playing game (217,600 players)
Apex Legends: Hero-based battle royale (185,865 players)
Delta Force: Team-based tactical FPS (107,261 players)
Team Fortress 2: Valve's classic team-based shooter (96,045 players)
War Thunder: Aircraft, tank and ship battles (89,211 players)
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege: Tactical FPS (72,507 players)
Warframe: Sci-fi themed action game (69,164 players)
Overwatch: Blizzard's hero-based shooter (60,695 players)
Marvel Rivals: Team-based shooter with Marvel heroes (54,330 players)
How to Get a Free Game on Steam?
Open the Steam app or store.steampowered.com and log in to your account.
Go to the store page of the free game.
For limited time deals, always press “Add to Account” and for free games, always press “Play Game”.
The game is added to your library. You can download the game you added during the limited time opportunity later whenever you want.
In free weekend and free trial campaigns, the game remains open only for the duration. If you want to have it permanently, you have to buy it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are free games on Steam permanent?
Yes. Games that are offered the "Add to Account" option with a 100 percent discount remain in your library permanently if added before the period ends. Free weekend and trial versions are not permanent.
Are free to play games completely free?
The game is free to download and play. However, these games have optional purchases such as cosmetic items, season passes or in-game money.
