Free Games to Get For Your Steam Deck - 6/17/23

With all the amazing games coming out and ones you can buy to play on your Steam Deck, your wallet may be looking a little empty. I understand completely as mine is as well. Luckily, that doesn't mean there aren't a plethora of new games we can get and try! With some on Steam, Epic, and GOG, there are plenty of ways to discover new games and experiences to have on your portable devices without spending a dime:

Time-Limited Free Games:

Steam:

Tell Me Why (Playable) (Free Until End of June)

Tell Me Why is the multi-award winning episodic adventure game from Dontnod Entertainment in which twins use their supernatural bond to discover the truth of their troubled past. As you conjure up memories of the past, your choices will affect the twins’ relationship, determine the strength of their bond, and shape the course of their lives.

Epic Games Store:

Guacamelee 1 and 2 (Free Until June 22nd 8am PT)

Explore a huge, hand-crafted world inspired by Mexican culture and folklore, filled with sassy new villains and weirdos. Learn a deep repertoire of bone-crunching moves to fend off the skeletal hordes and overcome a multitude of platforming challenges.You will be able to experience both of these incredible 2D games for free from Epic until June 22nd. If on the Steam Deck, you can access these games via the Heroic Games Launcher or installing Epic manually and running with Proton.

GOG:

Sigma Theory: Global Cold War (Free Until June 19th)

Sigma Theory: Global Cold War is a turn-based strategy game in a futuristic global cold war from the award-winning creators of Out There. Recruit a squad of special agents and run your intel agency to secure the control of the singularity. If on the Steam Deck, you can access these games via the Heroic Games Launcher or installing GOG manually and running with Proton.

Permanently Free Games to Try on Steam:

Cat-aclysm

Cat-aclysm is a 3D isometric action-adventure game where the player must use different abilities throughout the game to defeat enemies and solve puzzles. Developed as a student project at DigiPen Institute of Technology in Europe, you will traverse a gorgeous city and partake in fast-paced battles using your abilities and wit.

SMITE

Unleash each deity’s unique strategies, legendary weapons, and earth-shattering powers. Rain lightning down upon your foes as Zeus, assassinate from the shadows as Loki, or transform and trick your foes as the Monkey King, Sun Wukong in this third-person MOBA. With 100+ gods to choose from, you will work together with your team to destroy the enemy. While SMITE says it is "Unsupported", a recent update got the game working on Linux systems, including the Steam Deck!

ANYU

ANYU is a 3D third-person narrative exploration game, set in a frozen wasteland where an ancient civilization fell. Centered around movement puzzles and dealing with environment mechanics. As Ikku, you will face an arctic world and must reach the top of the mountain to finally get a glimpse of the northern lights. During the journey, he will encounter some helpful friends and the remnants of an ancient civilization.

Goose Goose Duck (Playable)

Goose, goose, DUCK? A game of social deduction where you and your fellow geese must work together to complete your mission. Keep an eye out for those malicious Mallards and other birds, who have infiltrated your team and will do anything to stop you.

BlasterBeat

BlasterBeat is the award-winning PvP rhythm-shooter. Master shooting to a unique variety of tracks in dynamic and innovative gameplay in arenas that shine on the beat.

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