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Steam free-to-keep games (limited-time 100% off)

by Valve / individual publishers

Publishers occasionally make a paid Steam game or DLC free to add to your account for a short time. Once added, it stays in your library like any purchase.

Key facts

Schedule
No fixed schedule — drops appear without notice
How long it stays free
Usually free to add for about one week; each offer shows its own end date (often 10:00 Pacific).
What you need
Free Steam account
Where
Worldwide (some regions can be excluded by the publisher)
Do you keep it?
Yes — once claimed it stays in your library
Last checked
1 November 2026

How to claim Steam free-to-keep games (limited-time 100% off)

  1. 1Sign in to Steam.
  2. 2Open the game's store page while the offer is live.
  3. 3Click 'Add to Account' (not 'Play Game') in the purchase box.
  4. 4Check your library to confirm it was added.

Tips and gotchas

  • Do not confuse this with a free weekend - only the 'Add to Account' button gives you a permanent copy.
  • Announcements are often short-notice; deal trackers and Steam news posts help.
  • Some freebies are DLC that require owning the base game.

Where this information comes from

Checked by hand on 1 November 2026 against these pages. Providers change their programs without notice — the official page always wins.

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