Updated May 29, 2026: Steam has a small but useful free-games weekend running now. The best deal is Drift86, because it is free to keep if you add it to your account before the deadline. Path of Exile 2 is the bigger name, but that one is a temporary free-play weekend, not a permanent claim.
As always with Steam promos, check the store button before you count on a deal. SteamDB lists all times in UTC, and Steam store pages may show your local time. I checked the active SteamDB free-promotion tracker and the official Steam pages before publishing this roundup.
Quick List
- Drift86 – free to keep if claimed before June 3, 2026 at 9:00 AM Eastern.
- Dino running from a FURRY: GAMESFORFARM – free to keep until May 30, 2026 at 1:00 PM Eastern, based on SteamDB’s UTC listing.
- Path of Exile 2 – play free through June 1, 2026 at 1:00 PM Eastern, but access ends unless you buy or otherwise have access later.
- Counter-Strike 2 – already free-to-play, so treat it as a reminder rather than a limited weekend giveaway.
Best Picks First
- Best free-to-keep claim: Drift86. It is a small arcade drifting game, but free-to-keep beats a temporary trial.
- Best weekend trial: Path of Exile 2. This is the big one if you want a serious action RPG to test over the weekend.
- Best oddball collector claim: Dino running from a FURRY: GAMESFORFARM. It is strange, inexpensive, and likely only worth grabbing if you collect free Steam titles.
- Best ongoing free game: Counter-Strike 2. It is not a special claim, but it remains one of Steam’s biggest free-to-play PC games.
Drift86: Free To Keep
- Store: Steam
- Offer type: Free to keep
- Claim deadline: June 3, 2026 at 9:00 AM Eastern
- Normal Steam price shown when checked: $1.99, discounted to $0.00
- Developer and publisher: RewindApp
- Genres: Casual, indie, racing
- Platforms: Windows
- Steam page: Drift86 on Steam
What it is: Drift86 is an arcade drifting game built around score chasing, car control, multiplayer, a large set of cars and maps, controller support, and a Eurobeat-style racing vibe. Steam currently shows it as “Free to keep” before the June 3 deadline, with an “Add to Account” button.
Who should claim it: Anyone who likes quick driving games, score attacks, simple racing sessions, or collecting free Steam games. It is not a massive premium giveaway, but it is the cleanest deal here because adding it to your account should keep it in your library after the promotion ends.
Buying caution: Steam also shows paid DLC and bundles around the game. Claim the base game first, then decide later whether any DLC is actually worth buying.
Path of Exile 2: Free Weekend Trial
- Store: Steam
- Offer type: Temporary play-for-free weekend
- Free-play deadline: June 1, 2026 at 1:00 PM Eastern
- Sale noted when checked: Early Access Supporter Pack listed at 50% off, $14.99 from $29.99
- Developer and publisher: Grinding Gear Games
- Genres: Action, adventure, massively multiplayer, RPG, early access
- Platforms: Windows
- Steam page: Path of Exile 2 on Steam
What it is: Path of Exile 2 is a dark action RPG from Grinding Gear Games with co-op for up to six players, a large campaign, character classes, build crafting, loot, bosses, and an endgame built for long-term players. Steam’s store page says the free weekend runs May 29-June 1 PDT and gives access to the content currently available, including the Return of the Ancients update.
Important distinction: This is the headline game, but it is not the same as a free-to-keep deal. Steam says “Play for free until Jun 1 @ 1:00pm.” After the trial ends, expect access to stop unless you buy access or the game’s access model changes later.
Setup tip: Check your drive space before installing. Steam lists a 100 GB storage requirement for Path of Exile 2, with an SSD recommended. If your PC is tight on space, clean up old game installs before starting the download.
Who should try it: Diablo-style ARPG fans, loot grinders, co-op groups, and players who want to test whether Path of Exile 2’s build systems and combat feel good before spending money on an Early Access supporter pack.
Dino Running From A FURRY: Free To Keep Until May 30
- Store: Steam
- Offer type: Free to keep
- Claim deadline: May 30, 2026 at 1:00 PM Eastern, based on SteamDB’s UTC expiration time
- Developer: Piece Of Voxel and Gamesforfarm
- Publisher: Gamesforfarm
- Genres: Action, adventure, casual, simulation, sports
- Platforms: Windows
- Steam page: Dino running from a FURRY: GAMESFORFARM on Steam
What it is: This is a small 2.5D runner where you keep moving, collect coins, dodge obstacles, unlock character outfits, and try to set a better distance record. It is the weirdest game in this roundup by a long shot.
Who should claim it: Steam collectors, people who like strange low-cost indie games, or anyone who wants a quick novelty title. I would not call this the quality pick of the weekend; it is mostly worth mentioning because it is free-to-keep and expires soon.
Setup tip: The upside is that it is tiny. Steam lists a 200 MB storage requirement, so this is much easier to test than Path of Exile 2.
Counter-Strike 2: Free-To-Play Reminder, Not A Giveaway
Counter-Strike 2 appeared in the SteamDB free-promotion view, but the official Steam page lists it as a normal free-to-play game. That means there is no special deadline to claim the base game this weekend. If you have never installed it, it remains one of Steam’s largest competitive shooters, but it is not a “grab it before Monday” giveaway.
The main caution is account security. Popular free-to-play games attract fake skins, fake giveaways, fake tournament links, and account-stealing login pages. If you install Counter-Strike 2, turn on Steam Guard, avoid random trading links, and never sign in through a page someone sends you in chat.
How To Claim These Safely
- Use the official Steam store page. Do not use random “free key” sites or social posts that ask for your Steam login.
- Look for the exact button. “Add to Account” usually matters for free-to-keep offers. “Play Game” or “Play for free until” usually means temporary access.
- Claim before downloading if the deal is free-to-keep. Add the game to your account first, then install later when you have time.
- Check storage before large trials. Path of Exile 2 is not a quick install on a full drive.
- Watch DLC and bundles. Free base games often sit next to discounted DLC packs. Free does not mean every add-on is included.
- Protect the account. Steam Guard is worth using, especially if you collect free games or play item-trading games.