Steam expands its free games library as October 2026 ends
ⓘ Steam
A good number of new Steam free games were spotted throughout October 2026, and many seem worth trying. Some of these freebies hold decent player ratings as well.
For those who are still in the Halloween mood, Evening Shift, Light Work, and The Hat Man are worth trying. These have horror elements that are similar to popular indie horrors like Shift At Midnight.
Regardless, here's more about some of the recently spotted free games that come with good player ratings:
- Lost & Found - a dynamic sorting game with online PvP and co-op modes. It currently holds an 84% positive player rating with over 230 reviews.
- Evenin' Shift - set in Somerset, this is a comedy horror with pixelated visuals and choice-driven progression. This free Steam game currently has a 96% positive rating with over 30 player reviews.
- Duckoleon - an online PvP game where players get to control duck armies. It holds a 91% positive rating, which is based on over 300 reviews.
- Light Work - a first-person horror game set in an office building with five floors. This Steam freebie has a 100% positive rating with over 20 player reviews.
- Mancell and Mr. Flame - an action platformer with Crash Bandicoot-inspired gameplay. This free game has full controller support (8Bitdo Ultimate 2C curr. $25.49 on Amazon), and it currently sports a 100% positive rating that's based on 12 reviews.
- The Hat Man - an interesting horror game that makes players go through escalating sleep paralysis encounters. It has over 30 reviews, and the free game currently holds a 75% positive rating on Steam.
- Punkt - a first-person boomer shooter with online PvP. It holds a 90% positive player rating with 10 reviews.
- Solstice - a story-driven exploration game with mini-games and an interactive world. This Steam freebie holds a 100% positive rating that's based on 13 reviews.
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