Free games to claim this week — July 29, 2026
Every free game you can claim this week on Epic, Steam, GOG, and the other major storefronts. The full list with direct claim links and expiration dates.
Free games to claim: week of July 29, 2026
This week's free games across the major storefronts. Every game on this list is 100% free during the claim window, and the links go to the official claim pages — no affiliate redirects, no "you need to buy the bundle" tricks.
Epic Games Store
Epic gives away two free games this week. Claim them before the rotation on August 5, 2026:
1. Car Mechanic Simulator 2026
- Platform: PC (Epic Games Store)
- Original price: $24.99
- Why it's worth claiming: Even if you never open it, the asset pack and the official modding tools are valuable. The game is a hidden gem for car enthusiasts.
2. Backbone: Prologue
- Platform: PC (Epic Games Store)
- Original price: $9.99
- Why it's worth claiming: A narrative detective game with animal characters. The writing is sharp and the puzzles are satisfying.
Steam — Free to Play
Steam doesn't have a "free game" program like Epic, but there are several new free-to-play games that are worth installing this week:
- The Finals — the latest season dropped with a new map and a new weapon class. Free on Steam.
- Marvel Rivals — the Season 3 launch is free. The Doctor Doom update is the most ambitious hero shooter content of the year.
- Overwatch 2 — the Season 18 Stadium overhaul is a major content drop. Free on Steam.
- Apex Legends — the Season 24 "Scorched Earth" update is live. Free on Steam.
GOG — Free Games
GOG runs a smaller free games program than Epic, but the games are usually higher quality. This week's free game:
1. Shadow Warrior 3: Definitive Edition
- Platform: PC (GOG)
- Original price: $49.99
- Why it's worth claiming: The Definitive Edition includes all DLCs and a high-quality port. The first-person combat is satisfying, and the game runs well on older hardware.
Prime Gaming
Amazon Prime members get a free game every week through Prime Gaming. This week's free game:
1. Sid Meier's Civilization V
- Platform: PC (Amazon Games app)
- Original price: $29.99
- Why it's worth claiming: Civ V is the best strategy game of the 2010s. The base game is free this week, and the DLCs are also heavily discounted for Prime members.
Mobile — Free Games
For mobile gamers, these games are free-to-play and have major updates this week:
- Genshin Impact — the 5.8 patch is live. The 5.9 livestream is next.
- Honor of Kings — the new hero and ranked season are live.
- Marvel Snap — the new season card pool is updated.
What's worth your time
The highest-value claim this week is Car Mechanic Simulator 2026. The game is a $25 value, and the modding tools are worth more than the game itself. The lowest-effort claim is Backbone: Prologue — a 4-hour narrative game that's a complete experience.
If you only claim one thing this week, claim the Civilization V free game on Prime Gaming. Civ V is one of the best strategy games ever made, and the base game being free is a generous offer.
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