Steam Makes 3 Huge Games 100% Free For 24 Hours

It’s yet another weekend, and it could be full of fun and (free) games if you take advantage of Steam’s ongoing free-to-play event. Of course, they won’t be available for free forever, so now definitely isn’t the time for procrastination.

Whether you enjoy a challenge or are looking for a cozy playtime, Steam is offering full access to not one but three games, all of which have plenty of potential to become your next favorite. No matter what genre you like, there’s a high chance you’ll find your jam in at least one of these titles. For those interested, here are the names of the three free-to-play Steam games this weekend:

1. ARK: Survival Ascended
2. Against the Storm
3. Gogh: Focus with Your Avatar

To get these games, all you need to do is search for them in the Steam Store, open the store page of the game you want to download, and then hit the Play Game button. You can play all of them for free until June 13, after which you’ll have to purchase to continue playing. That said, Steam is more generous than you’d expect. If you end up liking any of these games and seek to add them to your library permanently, you’d be able to take advantage of some intriguing time-limited discounts till July 23. So, there’s a lot of time for you to get your budget ready before the sale ends. For now, let’s have a look at what these games have to offer, shall we?

Starting with ARK: Survival Ascended, it’s a survival adventure that drops you onto a deadly island inhabited by dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures, leaving you to fend for yourself. You’ll collect resources, craft tools, build shelters, tame powerful beasts, and explore vast environments, all while fighting wildlife and, if you’re interested in PvP, other players. It offers hours of exploration, progression, and creative base building, whether you want to play alone or join the multiplayer chaos.

If you’re more of a city-builder person, go for Against the Storm, a dark fantasy roguelite where you serve the Scorched Queen by rebuilding civilization in the wake of devastating storms. Instead of running one permanent city, you build several settlements with humans, beavers, lizards, harpies, and foxes, each with its own needs and abilities. Each expedition comes with new challenges, randomized maps, and different objectives, forcing you to plan while remaining flexible at the same time. The combination of city management, resource optimization, and roguelite progression makes the game a rewarding experience, especially if you’re looking to keep coming back to it.

Lastly, Gogh: Focus with Your Avatar is the perfect game for anyone looking for a cozy sandbox experience. Create your own avatar and room, decorate your personal space, and enjoy relaxing visuals while you work, study, or read with friends or players around the world. The game includes focus timers, ambient sounds, and soft background music to get you into productive sessions without pressure. Instead of competition, Gogh encourages mindfulness, creativity, and consistent habits in a cute virtual environment.

ARK: Survival Ascended’s price has been slashed by 75%, letting you own it at just $11.24. Gogh is available at 40% off ($7.19), while Against The Storm has been discounted by 70% ($8.99). All of these offers will be available till July 23—mark your calendars if you don’t want to miss out.