It's hard to beat free video games, which are being offered increasingly frequently as platform holders try to carve out larger audiences. While Epic Game Store, Xbox, and PlayStation offer free games regularly, it's uncommon to see Steam dole out paid games at no charge. However, gamers can claim two games on Steam right now, all for the low price of free.
Those that head over to the Steam store will be able to pick up both Little Nightmares and Company of Heroes 2 for free right now, allowing them to pad out their libraries just a bit more. However, gamers will need to act fast if they want to claim them, as they're only available this weekend, with the promotion set to expire on May 30 for Little Nightmares and on May 31 for Company of Heroes 2.
Little Nightmares is a 2D horror game similar to Limbo. The game has "overwhelmingly positive" recent reviews, boasting an impressive 95% positive rating according to Steam's built-in tracker. Earlier this year, developer Tarsier released Little Nightmares 2, which has seen similarly positive reviews. Those that have held off on Little Nightmares 2 may want to claim the first game, as it'll be a good measure for if they'll enjoy the second one.
Meanwhile, Company of Heroes 2 is a strategy game set during World War 2. While the reviews aren't as positive as Little Nightmares, clocking in at a "mostly positive" recent review score, Company of Heroes 2 is still a popular game among RTS fans. Additionally, the free offer includes the Ardennes Assault DLC, a single-player campaign revolving around the Battle of the Bulge.
While Little Nightmares will only take players a few hours to complete, Company of Heroes 2 offers gameplay that's replayable enough to push players over the 1,000-hour mark with ease. Not everyone will be that dedicated to the strategy game, but it's still an impressive sum of time for a game being offered up for free.
If those aren't enough to steal players' hearts, other platforms are currently offering their own games for free. Over on Epic Games Store, Among Us is free to claim for the week. While it doesn't carry a big price tag, it remains a popular title – even being one of 2020's defining games. Meanwhile, the PlayStation Plus games for June will be available in just a few days, offering up games like Star Wars: Squadrons, Operation: Tango, and Virtua Fighter 5: Ultimate Showdown. That all depends on which platforms gamers have available to them, but it's always nice to bad an account with free games, regardless.
Little Nightmares and Company of Heroes 2 are both free to claim on Steam this weekend.
Source: Little Nightmares (Steam), Company of Heroes 2 (Steam)