If you want to try out some PC games this weekend, but don’t want to spend a lot of money, Steam has you covered. You can currently play five games for free on Steam from now until June 22 at 1pm EDT. This list includes grand strategy classics, one of the best games of 2025, and multiplayer behemoths. All of these games are currently on sale too, so if you like the games you play, you can buy them at a big discount afterward. Beyond the following series of free trials, the narrative adventure game Don’t Nod Tell me why free to keep for the rest of Pride Month.
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star
star is a grand strategy game about the creation of a galactic empire. You lead an advanced civilization by sending ships to explore the cosmos while conducting diplomacy or waging war with alien societies. The game was released in 2016 and has since been supported with a dozen expansions. It was created by Paradox Development Studio, a team known for strategy games Crusader Kings 3, Heart of Iron 4, Victoria 3and much more. star currently on sale for 70% off for $14.99 through June 25.
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Two Point Museum
Two Point Museum is the latest sim from Two Point Studios, which casts players as museum managers and curators. There are five types of museums to choose from, including those focused on prehistory, science, and the supernatural. Players are tasked with meeting guest preferences while managing employee satisfaction and generating profits. The Two Point series has been well-received, and this latest entry is no exception, with a Very Positive user score on Steam, a BAFTA nomination, and an 84 on Metacritic. It will be on sale for $20.09 (33% off) through next week.
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Dead By Daylight
Dead By Daylight is an asymmetrical multiplayer game that refuses to fall victim to horror movies, as it stays alive for a full decade. You play as a murderous criminal or as prey, working with or against other players to survive. This game has become a real phenomenon, attracting more than 60 million players because it has collaborated with almost all the major horror franchises, including Halloween, Saw, Friday the 13th, A Nightmare on Elm Street, The Evil Dead, Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Silent Hill, Resident Evil, Stranger Things and many more. The base version of the game is currently 60% off at $7.99.
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MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries
If you like giant robots, it might be worth giving it a try MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries. The latest mainline entry in the BattleTech series is set in the Succession War, a period of chaos in which human colonies from thousands of star systems are at war. The game is a first-person game, with an emphasis on the ins and outs of this fictional death machine, requiring players to monitor various meters and component damage to survive. MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries currently on sale for $7.49 (or 75% off) through June 25.
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Fast ball
Lastly, there is Fast ballan admittedly more obscure action sports game that is a revival of the 1988 series of the same name. Set in a dystopian future, athletes compete in a mix of soccer and handball involving parkour and jetpacks. This may be the best time to jump in and give the game a try, as this multiplayer title is struggling to find an audience, with only 83 reviews on Steam giving it a Mixed user score. The main complaint is that developer Rebellion seems to have stopped supporting the game, leaving it with solid core gameplay in a simple package. It’s currently $8.99, which is 70% off.
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