Two Games Free on Steam This Weekend — Claim Them Before August 24

Last Chance — Free Until Today at 10am PT

Steam is making two games from 2026 entirely free to play until August 24th at 10 AM PST. Whether you're looking for a large-scale multiplayer experience or a tactical single-player RPG, these newest free Steam offerings are both excellent ways to enjoy the weekend.

Note: unlike the Moonlighter giveaway earlier this month, these are free-to-play weekends — you don't keep them after the window closes. But they're completely free to try right now.

Over The Top: WWI

The first game is the highly rated FPS Over The Top: WWI, which lets you take part in historic battles with up to 200 players in a single match. Boasting massively chaotic battles that still offer unique strategy potential with building fortifications, bunkers, or placing equipment in tactical locations.

The game launched March 6, 2026, developed by Flying Squirrel Entertainment and published by GG Publishing, with a Steam review rating of 84% Very Positive across over 5,000 user reviews.

If you enjoy it, the game is currently 40% off until August 27 — from $19.14 down to $11.48. Try it free today, buy it cheap before the 27th if it clicks.

Front Mission 3 Remake

If you aren't as interested in multiplayer shooters or want something a bit less chaotic, the 2026 release of the Front Mission 3 Remake might be more up your alley. A modernized version of the classic mech-based strategy JRPG, the mix of its original gameplay and story with a fresh coat of paint helps elevate the turn-based experience.

Front Mission 3 is one of the most beloved entries in Square Enix's long-running mech strategy series, and the remake brings it to modern hardware with updated visuals while preserving the original's two-route campaign structure — you choose between two diverging storylines based on your choices early in the game.

How to Access Both Games

Go to each game's Steam store page and click "Play Game" — no purchase required during the free weekend window. The clock runs out today at 10am Pacific.

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