Steam is offering four free games to keep and one mythological title to try this weekend, with limited-time availability.
Aeonic offers a text-based journey through human history
Aeonic, a text-based adventure game developed by Erik and Hayk Khachatryan and released in 2024, is available to keep for free until April 29, 2026 at 11:00 PM. The game explores humanity’s origins to the present day, examining different possible futures through historical epochs and events on Earth and beyond. Player choices influence the course of history, leading to different outcomes.
Nocturnal provides a short flame-lit platformer experience
Nocturnal, a 2D action-platformer from Dear Villagers, tasks players as Ardeshir, a soldier returning to an island shrouded in mysterious mist, wielding a flaming sword to light mechanisms, activate devices, and repel creatures. The game, described as relatively short at 2 to 3 hours, must be claimed by April 26, 2026 at 4:00 PM to keep permanently.
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SurrounDead Poly Construction enters its final free weekend
SurrounDead Poly Construction, a zombie-themed base-building game by Living Everyday released in 2025 and currently in early access, is free to keep this weekend before it leaves the early access phase on March 6, 2026. The game shifts tone and style from the previous titles, offering a polygonal visual approach to surviving zombie hordes through construction and defense.
Steam also features a mythological free-to-play trial
In addition to the four games to keep, Steam is highlighting a mythological title available to try for free this weekend, though the source does not specify the name or duration of this trial offering.
How long do players have to claim the free games?
Players must claim Aeonic by April 29, 2026 at 11:00 PM and Nocturnal by April 26, 2026 at 4:00 PM to keep them permanently. SurrounDead Poly Construction is available to keep this weekend before its early access ends on March 6, 2026.
What type of game is Aeonic?
Aeonic is a text-based adventure game that explores the history of humanity from its origins to the present day, examining different possible futures through player choices that influence historical outcomes.