Steam Officially Makes 3 10/10 Masterpieces 100% Free Until October 12

Published Oct 9, 2026, 5:34 AM EDT Known as 'Cyberpunk 2077's' biggest fan, Angharad is a Welsh games writer who thrives in anything related to digital storytelling. If a video game explores the intricacies and horrors of womanhood, she is there. Thanks to previous work at GAMINGbible, GameByte, The Loadout, Game Luster, Angharad has built a strong understanding of both the digital world and what fans want from it and is eager to share her thoughts and expertise with readers. The weekend is upon us once more, and to celebrate, Steam is giving PC gamers the opportunity to download not one, not two, but three masterpiece titles for absolutely free for a limited time. So, if you are currently looking for something new to play, and you do not want to have to spend a single penny, look no further than the PC storefront. As part of Steam's Free Weekend, which is set to end on Monday, 12 October at 10 am PT/1 pm ET, players can expect to access a bunch of titles, you guessed it, for absolutely free. However, these are typically premium and high-rated games, so it is always worth keeping up with the latest offerings. Not only that, but following the free access period, the games then usually welcome a large discount. So, without further ado, let us take a look at Steam's Free Weekend offerings. First up is ARC Raiders, a multiplayer extraction shooter which celebrates its first anniversary this month. Developed by Embark Studios, the extraction shooter was all the rage when it first launched last October, as players take to a futuristic Earth ravaged by a mysterious threat known as ARC. As with any game in this genre, players are expected to team up, or go it alone, gather resources, kill or team up with enemies, and most importantly, get out alive in order to upgrade resources, make money, and then do it all again. Mixing PvE and PvP combat, ARC Raiders is free to download until October 12 at 1 am PT/4 am ET, where it will then feature a -50% discount until October 15 ($39.99→$19.99). Next up is Core Keeper, a 2024 mining sandbox adventure for 1-8 players. Set in a vast cavern of creatures, relics, and resources, players will need to mine, fight, craft, and farm in order to unravel the mystery of the ancient Core. Sitting at a 'Very Positive' rating on Steam with over 23,000 reviews, it is safe to say that this open-world survival game with pixel graphics is a shining example of the quality that Steam likes to give away during its Free Weekend events. Core Keeper is free to download until October 12 at 10 am PT/1 pm ET, with a -40% discount until October 22 ($19.99→$11.99). Last, but by no means least, is Squad 44. This authentic WW2 first-person shooter where players can team up to take to the frontlines. With ruthless realism and an immense arsenal to choose from and master, you will experience authentic weapons, battles, and vehicles as you experience war in all its gory detail. First released back in 2018, it is the oldest title on this list, but with a 'Mostly Positive' rating from over 11,000 reviews, it is still worth checking out to this day. Squad 44 is free to download until October 13 at 10 am PT/1 pm ET whilst also boasting a -70% discount until October 15 ($19.99→$5.99). Systems Released October 30, 2025 ESRB Teen / Violence, Blood, In-Game Purchases, Users Interact Developer(s) Embark Studios Publisher(s) Embark Studios Engine Unreal Engine 5 Genre(s) Extraction, Shooter, Third-Person Shooter, Survival