Steam Drops 6 New Free Games, Yours To Keep Forever

Published Jul 30, 2026, 12:01 AM EDT Chris is a Gaming Editor at ScreenRant. He has been a professional writer since 2009, and has written for top TV, comics, movie, and video game outlets like Engadget, Polygon, Destructoid, and more. He brings with him an expertise in every game genre, no matter how niche or mainstream. You may know him as the former Managing/Reviews Editor of Destructoid, where he published hundreds of game reviews across every genre, including MMOs, sports games, and Metroidvanias. Find Chris on Twitter @_SRChris. Steam has become a veritable wonderland for finding virtually any genre. From visual novels to fully AAA open-world games, you can theoretically locate anything on the service. Given how easy it is for a developer to put a project on Steam compared to other console publishers, you're going to see a ton of variety on offer on the platform. One central tenet of Steam, however, is that it moves fast. On any given week, hundreds of games can flood the service, and it can be impossible to tell which ones are worth your time and money. When something's free, though, you can eliminate the latter entirely from the equation. Over on Steam, you can find six new free games, which are available now. The best part is that they're yours to keep. Tyrania Enforcers First up is Tyrania Enforcers, which is a visual novel with hand-drawn cutscenes, several minigames, and a breezy "3-5 hour" runtime. The premise is very unique, even if you aren't typically into these types of games: "In a world on the brink of conflict, Linda, a questionable journalist, is assigned to follow the journey of a group of enforcers, soldiers responsible for upholding the absolute rules of imperial Justice across the vast Tyranian Empire. As her journey unfolds, she witnesses what it takes to maintain local order and the cost of security. With crime and terrorism becoming ever more pervasive, Linda is forced to question her old beliefs as her once-naive view of the world slowly begins to shatter." So far, reviews are positive, with folks praising the animation and minigames, as well as the short length for the price. The fact that it'll run on basically any device is a great perk too. SSTWL - Sector Breach In SSTWL - Sector Breach, billed as a "point and click survival game," you'll play through a recreation of YouTuber Liam Vickers' "Scary Story Time With Liam" channel, while using cameras to disorient monsters. As you might expect, it draws a lot from newer age horror games: "Drink your coffee, recover the files, and fend off everything that goes bump in the night. It’s only six hours, what’s the worst that could happen? It’s not like the fate of the universe is at stake, right? As a FNaF-like, Sector Breach borrows many core aspects of those games mechanics; Sit in your office, watch cameras, close doors, etc. But of course, it’s not that simple." Like Tyrania Enforcers, SSTWL has positive user reviews so far, especially from fans of indie horror games. Take this one, which was skeptical out of the gate: "I knew nothing about SSTWL going in, but this one caught my eye, and I'm glad it did. If you use Itch.io for indie horror games, you've probably noticed that there are numerous low-effort FNAF-likes that seem to come out every day. This is not one of them." Lost Vessel Next is Lost Vessel, an idle sci-fi RPG that uniquely emphasizes combat. The idea is that you're lost in an alien world, and through your own skills, you'll need to make sense of the planet. It's incredibly ambitious in the sense that it is suited to being played in spurts or long sessions: "You crash-landed on an alien world. The ship is scrap, the planet is hostile, and progress doesn't stop when you step away. Lost Vessel is a sci-fi idle RPG with real combat, deep crafting, and a slow climb back toward the stars - playable in thirty-second bursts or five-hour grinds. Free to play, no pay-to-win, ever." As some fans note, this is really easy to get into: "It's definitely one of the better idle games. Early on you need to micromanage what you do to craft items to help you progress, and later you'll be getting resources for permanent upgrades and to craft legendary items (1% chance)." Cosdarica's Journey at the End of the World If you're looking for another visual novel-type story, you can grab Cosdarica's Journey at the End of the World for free. The less you know about this one, the better, but if you need a primer: "Human civilization had finally burned out its last spark. The survivors chose to gather together, shutting themselves within safe zones to await their death. But Cosdarica did not." Clocking in at under an hour even at the highest estimation from the studio, this is an extremely easy game to get into, and only contains one ending, so you won't need to dally in multiple replays to get everything out of it. Impressively, it has three original songs and 10 CG illustrations. As one user review explains: "Very short but oddly memorable VN! The premise feels like a typical dystopian futuristic apocalypse, however despite the brief writing, it's notable that plenty of ideas went into the world-building and I really like the concepts introduced by the story. It feels like part of a series tbh, and the intriguing setting, combined with that unexpected ending make me really crave more context." Road Diner Simulator: Prologue Although simulator games are even more ubiquitous now than ever before, Road Diner Simulator: Prologue still stands out among the pack. In this prologue, you'll be able to try out Road Diner Simulator for free, but there's more to it than expected: "The Road Diner prologue tells the story of the very beginning of the old diner on Route 66 before the events of the game Road Diner. Unlike the full game, this is the original old diner before the rebuild, and you get to run it for a few days on your own. On first look, the old diner is a well-frequented business run by the original owner. Looking closer, however, it is struggling. The normal folks, the families and traveling salesmen are in decline, and the cook left." Using a Fallout-esque visual style, you'll build up a diner, and while it sounds overwhelming, it really isn't. Reviews have pointed out how accessible the game is, and how it's a great taster for the full game. If you end up digging the Prologue and are in for the full version, it's coming later this year in Q4 from Drago Entertainment. Codename CURE II If you're looking for a first-person co-op shooter where you can take down zombies with friends for free, grab Codename CURE II. As with every other game on this list, the reviews are positive, with fans loving the customization that lets them stand out during co-op play. The idea behind the game is very simple: "Codename CURE II is a free-to-play, co-operative, first-person shooter set in the aftermath of a zombie apocalypse. Assemble an elite military squad of up to five players (or play offline with bots), and fight your way through hordes of infected in a variety of dynamic objective missions, utilizing a wide variety of weaponry, scavenging for resources along the way in order to fuel your squad's arsenal, offering a truly unique experience with each playthrough." If you have a Steam account, grab all these games now and store them for a rainy day. There's a lot of variety here, and two games can be completed in under five hours. Brand Valve Original Release Date September 12, 2003