Those who have time over the weekend to try out new games can play several top-class titles for free over the next few days. You can even keep two of the free games permanently. We list all offers and give you an assessment of whether the games are worthwhile.
More new games, although not free, are also waiting for you in the Steam sale. We have selected a few worthwhile offers, have a look:
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In the Steam Sale, 14 great games are particularly cheap
Free games on weekends
Cities: Skylines
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Our Relax Games – »Cities: Skylines is simply pure Zen!«
Genre: Construction Strategy | Developer: Colossal Order | Release: March 10, 2015 | Free to play until: 14. November
If you like building games, you can’t avoid Cities: Skylines. The title is hugely popular with both critics and players alike and continues to be the undisputed number 1 in our development charts – even ahead of Anno 1800. New expansions and updates continue to appear for the more than seven-year-old game. Now you can try Cities: Skylines on Steam for free.
Is it worth it? In Cities: Skylines you build and manage a modern city that is simulated down to the last detail and take care of the construction of public buildings, the provision of services and the planning of transport. The game is characterized by realistic cities, clear menu navigation and numerous creative design options. But better keep your hands off if road construction and traffic optimization are too much of an effort for you. You can find out more in the test:
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You won’t have seen everything from Cities: Skylines in three days, you can probably tinker with your growing cities for months. There are also numerous DLCs that cannot be tried out for free. However, the free weekend is definitely enough to get a first impression of the game. And if you like the game, you can then buy it at a reduced price on Steam.
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Squad
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Squad: Realism Shooter now lets you perform aircraft carrier landings
Genre: Multiplayer-Shooter | Developer: Offworld Industries | Release: 15. Dezember 2015 (Early Access, 23. September 2020 | Free to play until: 14. November
On the other hand, if you want a little more action, then you also have the opportunity to try out the multiplayer shooter Squad for free. The rather extensive game lures with big battles with up to 100 players, vehicles and helicopters. The shooter relies on as much realism as possible on the battlefield: team play and communication are essential here, strategic action leads to victory.
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Squad fills the void left by Battlefield
Is it worth it? Squad is a true hardcore shooter that sacrifices convenience features in favor of realism. You have to be prepared for a steep learning curve and relatively unspectacular shooter action with a lot of idle time. You should bring a lot of time and maybe even a few fellow players with whom you can create a squad. You will be rewarded with a realistic military shooter.
A free weekend is not enough to fully get into Squad. But the same applies here: A few days are of course enough to get a taste of the battlefield air and to get to know the game to some extent. If you like the gameplay, you can then purchase Squad at a slightly reduced price on Steam.
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Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun
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Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun – Test video for demanding real-time tactics à la Commandos
Genre: Real Time Tactics | Developer: Prize Games | Release: December 6, 2016 | Available free until: November 17th, will be permanently added to the Epic library
Do you like Japan, do you like to sneak (virtually), and do you prefer to be careful and strategic in games? Then you should take a look at Shadow Tactics, which you can get for free in the Epic Store and keep forever.
In this real-time tactics game, you control a squad of five specialized fighters from an isometric perspective, sneaking through enemy-populated areas. You have to use the skills of your group and the environment cleverly and you can reach your goal in different ways. You can hear why we know the developers of Mimimi Games well in the podcast:
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Is it worth it? If you like the description above, there’s really no reason to hesitate as you’ll get to keep the game forever afterwards. If games like Commandos or Desperados speak to you, you’re probably already on your way to the Epic Store. But if you want to know a little more about the game first, then read our review or watch the video above.
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Alba: A Wildlife Adventure
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Genre: Adventure | Developer: Ustwo Studio | Release: December 11, 2020 | Available free until: November 17th, will be permanently added to the Epic library
In the rather unknown adventure Alba you end up as the girl of the same name on a fictional Spanish island. It would actually be a paradise if greedy companies didn’t do massive damage to the environment and animals. That’s why you found a movement with the aim of saving the island. You will help animals in need, clean up polluted beaches and photograph the island’s wildlife to catalog them.
Is it worth it? Alba is a very short open world adventure that you can play through in a few hours and is perfect for a rainy Sunday. If you are looking for a relaxing adventure where you can complete tasks without time pressure and explore a pretty island, you’ve come to the right place. For us, Alba is one of the best open worlds for people who are short on time.
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By the way, if you’re looking for more free games, you don’t have to wait until next weekend. We can recommend you about 42 free games without microtransactions.
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