This article was updated on December 22, 2025 with an updated list of free Steam games currently available for December 2025. It was first published on December 18, 2025.
Steam users have been getting all sorts of free games lately, and now there are two more up for grabs. With it being the holiday season, it's really no surprise that more free Steam games have been given away than usual, and it's safe to say that PC gamers are eating well this year.
Several free Steam games have been given away so far in December, and there are likely more to come, especially as Christmas approaches. The only catch when it comes to free games on Steam is that they expire, so if you miss out on adding a game to your library, you're out of luck. But if you manage to get one of the free games, you'll have to keep them forever.
PC gamers only have 24 hours to get the free game from the Epic Games Store on December 18th
The Epic Games Store Christmas Giveaways are now in full swing, and PC gamers have just 24 hours to get their hands on the newly launched December 18th.
At the time of writing, there are two free games available on Steam, both expiring on December 25th at 12pm CST. Until then, Steam users have the option to file a complaint Rat Quest and The Deed: Dynasty for their digital libraries, with the two games providing completely different experiences.
Free games on Steam right now
Rat Quest is a 2D platformer with “positive” reviews where the stakes are incredibly high as one wrong move means starting over. This kind of nail platformer isn't for everyone, but those looking for a challenge should definitely pick it up Rat Quest while they still can.
The Deed: Dynastymeanwhile, is a narrative adventure game where players must commit a murder and then successfully frame someone else for it. The Deed: Dynasty was originally released back in 2016 and earned a “Very Positive” rating from Steam users. Like Rat Quest, The Deed: Dynasty it will have limited appeal compared to some other games, but you can't beat it for free.
The Epic Games Store gives away a new game for free every day
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Hogwarts Heritage (11 December – 18 December)
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Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel (December 18)
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Eternights (December 19)
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Blood West (December 20)
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Paradise Killer (December 22)
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PC gamers who want to venture out of Steam and into the Epic Games Store are eligible for even more benefits. The Epic Games Store mystery game free promotion is back for 2025 and you can pick up a new game for free every day. The first free mystery game was Hogwarts heritagestanding as one of the biggest free-to-play games ever released on the platform. The free game on December 18 was Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Helfollows Eternights, Blood West, Sorry, we are closedand Paradise Killer. EGS users will have to stay tuned to see what happens next.
Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel as the second free Epic Games Store game for December 18 revealed an alleged “leak” that had been circulating online. A leaked list of Epic Games Store free mystery games made some bold claims like this one Red Dead Redemption 2 will be part of the free gift. However, it has also been said that it will be played on December 18th The development of Jurassic World 2No Jotunnslayerso PC players can safely ignore the leak.
