Top 3 Platforms for Free Game Giveaways

Who doesn't love free games? Here are the top platforms that distribute free games to users.

1. Epic Games Store

Number 1 on this list is the Epic Games Store. They are known for giving away games on a weekly basis—every single week!

• Why they do it: Mainly to attract new users to their platform and to create traction for existing game developers who have new projects coming up. It's a great way to promote future games.
• What you get: Usually small indie games or non-AAA titles on regular weeks. However, during holidays, they often drop massive AAA titles for free.

2. Steam

Number 2 is the giant, Steam. Here, the freebies work a bit differently.

• How it works: Game publishers themselves decide when to put their games up for free.
• The Goal: Often, they do this to collect feedback from users or gamers.
• The Catch: Most games on the giveaway list are indie games, but they are great for discovering hidden gems.

3. Amazon Prime Gaming

Number 3 is a real gem, especially in India: Amazon Prime Gaming (also associated with Amazon Luna).

• The Value: The Amazon Prime subscription is really cheap in India. Most people think it's just for shopping, music, or video, but there is a whole gaming side to it too!
• What you get: They give away games on a monthly basis, often including 1 or 2 AAA titles every month.
• How to claim: You can claim these free games if you have a Prime membership. Since Amazon doesn't have a huge standalone launcher popularity yet, they often give you codes to redeem on other platforms like Epic Games Store, GOG (now owned by Michal Kicinski, previously CD Projekt Red), Microsoft Xbox, and Amazon Games.

It's a fantastic perk that many subscribers overlook!