The Epic Games Store offers free games every Thursday on Android and PC. Today's free game is Dead Cells, a popular roguelite, Metroidvania-inspired game.
Players in Arc Raiders can earn a variety of cosmetics through gameplay, with additional free gear available via the Nvidia app. A new backpack item, the Emerald Wave Electrician Backpack, will be available for claim starting Thursday, December 11 at 6am PT / 9am ET / 2pm GMT / 3PM CET. Players must launch the Nvidia app, navigate to the 'redeem' section, and link it to their Embark profile to secure the item, which will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. The backpack features a vibrant green hue and is a reskin of the existing Electrician Backpack.
Red Dead Redemption is being released on Android and iOS through Netflix as a freebie. The game will come with the Undead Nightmare DLC and will be playable with touch controls or controllers. If you don't have a Netflix subscription, you can purchase the game for .99.
The Marvel Rivals anniversary event has launched, introducing an 18v18 Annihilation mode and offering players a variety of rewards. Players can earn Units by logging in for seven consecutive days, receiving 200 Units per day for the first six days and 300 Units on the seventh day, totaling 1,500 Units. These Units expire on December 18. Additional opportunities to earn Units include the Rivals Assemble feature for 600 Units and the Rivals' Day Countdown for 200 Units. Players can increase their total to 2,500 Units by sharing their Rivals Rewind report after December 4. The event features a free Business Shark skin for Jeff, obtainable by collecting Snack coins during matches. Players can also invest in skins and bundles, including the upcoming Van Dyne's Grand Opening event on December 4, which offers six rewards for up to 2,400 Units. Premium rewards include the Dad-tastic Reed and the Disappearing Dessert Invisible Woman for 990 Lattice.
Creative Assembly is celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Total War franchise by offering players who own Total War: Warhammer 1 or 2 access to Total War: Warhammer 3 starting December 4. Players will be able to play the Immortal Empires campaign and The Lost God prologue campaign, but not the full game. The Immortal Empires campaign features an expansive map that includes all previous Total War: Warhammer titles, allowing players to engage with every faction and legendary lord. Players can purchase specific factions directly without needing to buy the base game. To access the main narrative campaign, Realms of Chaos, players must purchase the full version of the game, but an upgrade pack will be available to unlock additional content. This allows players to invest only in the factions or leaders they are interested in.
Minecraft has released a Dragon Ball Z DLC for 1,510 Minecoins, featuring 11 characters including Goku, Vegeta, Gohan, and Frieza, and allowing gameplay modes such as solo, co-op, or 5v5 free-for-all. Players can explore locations like the Cell Games Arena and Planet Namek, and utilize combat mechanics with unique moves for each character. Two complimentary items are included: the 'Become Saiyan' skin pack and the Scouter Character Creator item.
Steam unveils approximately a dozen new games daily, creating a vibrant landscape for gamers.
Stray Children
- Release: October 30, 2025
- Developer: Onion Games
- Genre: First-person narrative adventure
- Focus: Exploration of memory and familial dynamics through the perspective of an elderly woman with Alzheimer’s disease.
Evil Egg
- Release: October 31
- Developer: Ivy Sly
- Genre: Twin-stick shooter
- Features: Retro arcade experience with infinite levels, online leaderboards, and a distinctive art style.
ScootX
- Release: October 31
- Developer: Mash Games
- Genre: Physics-driven scooter simulation
- Features: Inspired by the Skate series, focuses on scooter mechanics and player movements, includes Mod.io integration.
Mittelland AD
- Release: October 28
- Developer: BKM
- Genre: Turn-based trading simulation
- Setting: 1600s Germany, allows players to evolve from a trader to an emperor, includes multiplayer "hotseat mode" for up to six players, bilingual support in German and English.
GOG is offering the 2015 point-and-click horror adventure game, Stasis, for free until November 3. In Stasis, players wake from cryogenic sleep on a deserted spaceship and discover the crew is deceased and their loved ones are missing. GOG is also providing another free game, Cayne, and has released a new installment, Stasis: Bone Totem, which is currently available at a 60% discount. The Brotherhood is developing a new project, Animal Use Protocol, set to be released in 2026.
Fanatical has launched its Scream Sale, offering significant discounts on various PC games, including Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Borderlands 4, and Silent Hill f. Customers spending over a certain amount will receive a bonus game or coupon code, which can be stacked up to three times. Among the ten free games available, themed for Halloween, are Don't Knock Twice and In Sound Mind. Notable discounts include Absolum for .49 (down from .99), Fellowship for .24 (originally .99), and Cult of the Lamb for .49 (previously .99). Other discounted titles include Fallout 76 for .19, Dune: Awakening for .49, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 for .99, and Persona 5 Royal for .19. Preorders for Football Manager 26 are available for .49 (originally .99) ahead of its November 4 release.
The Halloween Costume Sale will take place from Tuesday, October 21, 10am PT to Saturday, November 1, 10am PT. During this sale, 99 character creator items will be offered at a 33% discount, with nine new items showcased daily in the Dressing Room. The collection includes items such as Imp Masks, Dark Tentacle Wings, Rotten Pumpkin, Darkness Robe, Jumpscare Monster Face, Attack Robot Suit, Goth Dress, Cat Ears, and Blue Fire Gloves.
