Steam quietly drops 12 free PC games to download this weekend
'Tis the season to be jolly, and getting us in the festive spirit, Steam is giving gamers 12 free presents for absolutely nothing.
Most of you have likely sung "The 12 Days of Christmas", but instead of partridge in a pear tree, it looks like we've got pixels instead.
Steam is no stranger to a gaming giveaway, but on the weekend of December 19, a dozen delights are waiting under the Christmas tree. While not quite up there with Epic Games giving away everything from Hogwarts Legacy to Red Dead Redemption 2, this latest offer is still nothing to be sniffed at.
With a reported $19 billion worth of Steam games going unplayed, it's even better that this new crop won't cost a penny.
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GAMINGbible reveals that 12 tantalizing titles are ready to be added to your must-play list. There's a whole smorgasbord of games on offer, promising a little bit of something for everyone.
What free games is Steam offering in December 2025?
The outlet confirms that everything from simulators for train fanatics to medieval RPGs inspired by Skyrim are up for grabs here.
First up is Train Wreck, billed as a 3D-top-down, local co-op base defence game where you step into the shoes of a busy conductor who has to ensure this precious cargo gets to where it needs to be.
There's the small problem of robbers trying to hijack your trains, while fuel levels and repairs also make this harder than your average sim.
Crawl through the dank confines of Dungeon Run, boasting 100 floors of procedurally generated mazes. As you race through levels, you compete against yourself and other daring dungeon dwellers to reach the top of the tower.
Biltur Simulator is more than your average driving sim, thanks to realistic car physics that make this unlike your typical Mario Kart race. New and experienced drivers alike can put their knowledge of the roads to the test...without the actual pressure of taking a driving test.
Giving us flavors of Skyrim, Exoria is a medieval RPG that tasks us with finding the mythical sword known as Exoria. Equipped with a grappling hook that reminds us of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time‘s hookshot, the question is, will you be able to save the once peaceful realm of Éartsepia?
In case you need it explained, Ball Tag does what it says on the tin as you avoid being 'it' for 45 seconds. Throw the ball and take out your opponents in this futuristic take on dodgeball.
Go back in time to the Joseon Dynasty with Jeon Woo-chi. This action RPG has you morph into the titular Jeon Woo-chi, using his martial arts to battle creatures that lurk inside paintings in a game that feels like more than a little nod to Ghost of Tsushima.
If you ever wanted to mix parkour with the idea of a soulslike game (albeit a niche request), Ball Roller could be the one for you. This short game is simple enough as you roll your ball up a steep and unforgiving mountain.
Fans of open-world speed platformers can do a feline flex with Cython Cat. Feeling like more than a subtle homage to Sonic the Hedgehog, you have to find shards, keys, and furballs to unlock new areas.
Operation Guest transports you back to Russia in the 1990s, working with locals and taking out enemies, you have to uncover the mysteries behind a shadowy conspiracy.
Apparently based on a true story, Testimony of Shrew is a third-person side-scrolling platformer that's told through symbolism.
For those who have a love of all things Jurassic Park, Jurassic Wrap is a family-friendly adventure game where you have to rescue dinosaur eggs while outmaneuvering enemies and running around as an adorable dino.
Finally, Ordy: The Rise of Clara sends us zipping to the near-future, where it seems everyone has supernatural abilities. Clara is an 'ordy' whose lost her powers, trying to make it through this world that's under the thumb of a sinister corporation.