This week offers a variety of free games across PC and console platforms, with several titles available to keep permanently and others accessible through limited-time free play events. Players can explore new genres and genres-bending experiences before they potentially disappear.

Steam and Epic Games Freebies

On Steam, Last Gambit, a roguelite strategy game that reimagines chess, is available for free in early access until November 13. Players can combine and upgrade chess pieces to build a magical army. Upon its full release on November 13, the game will cost $4.99.

The Epic Games Store is offering Flotsam, a city-building and colony simulation game where players must gather resources from the ocean to construct their town. This title is free to claim until November 12.

Also on the Epic Games Store, Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms, a Dungeons & Dragons-themed strategy management game, is free to play. Those who claim it via Epic will also receive the Morte's Renown Pack, which includes platinum chests, potions, a familiar, and several champions, if they log in before November 12.

Free Play Days and Trials

Xbox Game Pass members can access several titles through Free Play Days from November 5 to November 8. This includes Payday 3, Nowhere Prophet, Ball x Pit, Deceive Inc., and Age of Wonders 4. Additionally, a two-hour trial of Ixion is available for Game Pass subscribers.

For all Xbox players, Anno 117: Pax Romana and Crime Boss: Rockay City are free to play until Sunday.

Steam is also hosting a free weekend for Payday 3, allowing players to team up for heists until November 9. A 70% discount is available for those who wish to purchase the game after the free trial.

Age of Wonders 4, a turn-based fantasy strategy game, is also part of Steam's Free Play Days until November 9. A 60% discount is offered for players interested in purchasing the game.

Humble Bundle Offerings

Subscribers to Humble Bundle can claim eight games as part of November's Choice bundle, valued at approximately $250. The bundle includes Mafia: The Old Country (with bonus packs), The Outer Worlds 2 (Battle.net), Shinobi: Art of Vengeance, Yakuza 6: The Song of Life, Crisol: Theater of Idols, Space Haven, Dysmantle, and Squeakross: Home Squeak Home. Proceeds from subscriptions will benefit Covenant House.