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Steam drops over 20 free downloads in massive limited-time giveaway

Steam drops over 20 free downloads in massive limited-time giveaway

Loadsa free games!

If you are after loads of Steam games that you can download and play for free today, then you’re in the right place.

There’s not much worse as a gamer when you save up money and spend your hard-earned cash on a game you were looking forward to that ended up being absolute pants. Thankfully, whether you game on PC, PlayStation, Xbox or Nintendo, there are plenty of free demos to play before you get spending.

Check out the Chorus trailer below!

One such place packed full of free demos to download and play today is the Steam store for PC offering something for just about everyone. Right now, Steam is hosting a sci-fi-themed event and I’ve managed to pick out 20 demos that will hopefully tickle your fancy:


  • The Planet Crafter: “A space survival open world terraforming crafting game, designed for 1 to 10 players. Alter the ecosystem of an inhospitable planet to render it habitable for humanity.”
  • Everspace 2: “is a fast-paced single-player spaceship shooter with exploration in space and on planets, tons of loot, RPG elements, mining, and crafting.”
  • Star Trek Legends: “Engage in an epic storyline for control of the mysterious Nexus and the fate of the universe as players step into the role of their favourite Star Trek heroes and villains in the hit franchise's official team-based RPG.”
  • Power of Ten: “Fly a star-fighter against a bloodthirsty armada. Gather weapons, resources, and upgrades to help you push back the relentless assault while protecting the galaxies' civilians!”
  • The Crust: “Automate a lunar base as you become the saviour of humanity exploring the future on the moon. Mine, craft, research, and trade resources with Earth in this gripping narrative base builder.”
  • Between the Stars: “Become the Captain of an interstellar cruiser and journey across the galaxy to save the Republic. During your journey, you will have to make important decisions, improve the weaponry of your ship and fight against numerous enemies.”
  • Cosmoteer - Starship Architect & Commander: “Design and simulate the starships of your dreams! Command your ship or fleet in epic battles and manage your crew while exploring a dangerous galaxy.”
  • Stardeus: “is a deep colony sim set on a broken starship manned by drones and hibernating human survivors. As the AI, have your drones repair your ship, save your crew and travel the stars in this beautiful simulation.”
  • Little-Known Galaxy: “Join Space Alliance as a new captain-in-training and work with your crew to solve the mysteries of an ancient relic found on the Grey Planet.”
  • Astro Colony: “Explore the endless universe and create the most efficient constellation of colonies. Build conveyor systems to automate production.”
  • Chorus: “Take control of Nara on a quest to destroy the dark cult that created her. Unlock devastating weapons & mind-bending abilities in an evolution of the space-combat shooter.”
  • Qanga: “Dive into a sci-fi adventure of exploration and resilience across the cosmos. Merge your mind with a state-of-the-art cyborg crafted by ICLab's Industry labs, and journey through this expansive universe!”
  • ΔV - Rings of Saturn: “A physics-based mining sim, set in the thickest debris field in Sol. Every action has a reaction, lasers are invisible without a medium, and your thrust is a potent weapon.
  • X Rebirth: “In the distant future, the X universe faces a period of profound and irrevocable change. While the universe stumbles towards an uncertain future, countless adventures await as new enemies rise in search of power.”
  • Tin Can: “You've barely managed to escape your exploding spaceship. Now in an old escape pod, you hurtle through space at the mercy of the cosmos.”
  • Space Wreck: “The biggest little RPG in the world. Post-apocalyptic retro space adventure with an extreme focus on role-playing and replayability.”
  • Iron Marines Invasion: “Prepare to take off, soldier! The galaxy needs your strategy! Prove your RTS expertise, explore an entire galaxy and defend it from a threatening invasion.”
  • Picayune Dreams: “Picayune Dreams is a roguelike blend of bullet heaven horde survival and bullet hell gameplay. Adrift across the endless void, you must fend off thousands of nightmarish and otherworldly creatures.”
  • Galactic Glitch: “is a roguelike shooter, with Physics! Throw rocks, catch missiles, and rip apart your enemies - then use them as ammo! Craft your own builds from a large array of weapons and powers.”
  • Power of Ten: “Fly a star-fighter against a bloodthirsty armada. Gather weapons, resources, and upgrades to help you push back the relentless assault while protecting the galaxies' civilians!”
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Topics: PC, Steam, Indie Games, Free Games