Updated May 26, 2026: Here are the free PC game offers I found active on Steam and the Epic Games Store as we head toward May 31. The most important detail is that not every “free” listing works the same way: some games are free to keep if you claim them before the deadline, while others are temporary free-play trials that disappear unless you buy the game.
Claim dates can shift by region, store account, and time zone, so use the store page as the final authority before you count on a deal. I checked Steam store data, SteamDB promotion listings visible in search results, the Epic Games Store free-games feed, and the official store pages listed below.
Quick Claim List
- Epic Games Store: Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Starring Lara Croft – free to keep until May 28, 2026 at 11 AM Eastern.
- Epic Games Store: Down in Bermuda – free to keep until May 28, 2026 at 11 AM Eastern.
- Steam: Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 – free to keep until May 27, 2026 around 1 PM Eastern.
- Steam: Warhammer 40,000: Gladius – Relics of War – free to keep until May 28, 2026 around noon Eastern.
- Steam: Bunny Guys! – free to keep until May 29, 2026 around 1 PM Eastern.
- Steam: Dino running from a FURRY: GAMESFORFARM – free to keep until May 30, 2026 around 1 PM Eastern.
- Steam: Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector – temporary free-play trial until May 28, 2026, with a sale price if you decide to buy it.
Epic mystery game note: Epic is showing two mystery giveaways that begin May 28 and run into early June. I am not naming those games yet because Epic has not revealed the titles in the public free-games feed. Once the names are live, this article can be updated without guessing.
Best Picks First
- Best overall free claim: Tomb Raider I-III Remastered, because it includes three classic adventure games in one modernized package.
- Best simulator deal: Car Mechanic Simulator 2018, especially if you enjoy troubleshooting, rebuilding, and shop-management style games.
- Best strategy claim: Warhammer 40,000: Gladius – Relics of War, a full 4X strategy game that you can keep if claimed in time.
- Best quick puzzle game: Down in Bermuda, a lighter island puzzle adventure that should be easy to recommend for casual players.
- Best temporary trial: Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector, but remember that this one is a free-play period, not a permanent claim.
Epic Games Store Free Games
Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Starring Lara Croft
- Store: Epic Games Store
- Offer type: Free to keep when claimed during the giveaway window
- Claim deadline: May 28, 2026 at 11 AM Eastern
- Normal price: commonly listed around $29.99 before giveaway pricing
- Store page: Tomb Raider I-III Remastered on Epic
Description: This is a remastered collection of the first three Tomb Raider games, including the classic exploration, ruins, puzzles, secrets, platforming, and action-adventure structure that made the series famous. The remaster is the strongest Epic freebie in this list because it is a recognizable, complete collection rather than a small novelty title.
Who should claim it: Anyone who likes classic action-adventure games, puzzle-heavy exploration, old-school level design, or PC gaming history. Even if you do not install it immediately, this is the kind of giveaway worth adding to your Epic library before it disappears.
Down in Bermuda
- Store: Epic Games Store
- Offer type: Free to keep when claimed during the giveaway window
- Claim deadline: May 28, 2026 at 11 AM Eastern
- Store page: Down in Bermuda on Epic
Description: Down in Bermuda is a compact puzzle-adventure game built around islands, hidden objects, switches, mechanisms, and small environmental mysteries. It is not the biggest game in this roundup, but it fits the “install something relaxing and poke around for an evening” category well.
Who should claim it: Players who like Monument Valley-style puzzle energy, island puzzles, light adventure games, and short experiences that do not require a huge time commitment.
Steam Free-to-Keep Games
Car Mechanic Simulator 2018
- Store: Steam
- Offer type: Free to keep
- Claim deadline: May 27, 2026 around 1 PM Eastern
- Developer: Red Dot Games
- Publisher: PlayWay S.A.
- Genres: Racing, Simulation
- Platforms: Windows and Mac
- Normal Steam price: $19.99 when checked
- Steam page: Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 on Steam
Description: Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 is a garage and repair-shop simulation game where you inspect cars, diagnose problems, replace parts, rebuild vehicles, find cars in barns and junkyards, expand your shop, and sell completed projects. It is not a real mechanic certification tool, but it scratches the same “take it apart, figure it out, make it better” itch that PC building and repair sims often hit.
Why it is worth claiming: This is one of the better Steam freebies because it is a full, established simulator with a large player base and a practical loop. If you like slow, detail-oriented games, claim it before the May 27 deadline.
Warhammer 40,000: Gladius – Relics of War
- Store: Steam
- Offer type: Free to keep
- Claim deadline: May 28, 2026 around noon Eastern
- Developer: Proxy Studios
- Publisher: Slitherine Ltd.
- Genres: Strategy, 4X, turn-based tactics
- Platforms: Windows and Linux
- Normal Steam price: $39.99 when checked
- Steam page: Warhammer 40,000: Gladius on Steam
Description: Gladius is a turn-based 4X strategy game set in the Warhammer 40,000 universe. You build your faction, fight for resources, expand territory, research upgrades, and push through a planet full of hostile forces. It is more combat-focused than a traditional Civilization-style 4X game, which makes sense for Warhammer.
Why it is worth claiming: If you like strategy games or Warhammer, this is the strongest Steam free-to-keep claim right now. It also has a large DLC catalog, so treat the free base game as the entry point, not as a guarantee that all content is included.
Bunny Guys!
- Store: Steam
- Offer type: Free to keep
- Claim deadline: May 29, 2026 around 1 PM Eastern
- Developer: Witte Studio
- Publisher: Witte Studio
- Genres: Action, Casual, Indie
- Platforms: Windows
- Normal Steam price: $4.99 when checked
- Steam page: Bunny Guys! on Steam
Description: Bunny Guys! is a parkour chaos game built around climbing, falling, respawning, and trying again. The official Steam description leans into the frustration-comedy loop: it is the kind of game where failure is part of the point.
Why it is worth claiming: It is a small freebie, but it could be fun for anyone who likes obstacle-course games, silly physics, or quick party-style frustration. At free, the risk is low; just claim it before the May 29 deadline if it looks amusing.
Dino running from a FURRY: GAMESFORFARM
- Store: Steam
- Offer type: Free to keep
- Claim deadline: May 30, 2026 around 1 PM Eastern
- Developer: Piece Of Voxel, Gamesforfarm
- Publisher: Gamesforfarm
- Genres: Action, Adventure, Casual, Simulation, Sports
- Platforms: Windows
- Normal Steam price: $2.99 when checked
- Steam page: Dino running from a FURRY on Steam
Description: This is a strange 2.5D runner where a dinosaur keeps moving, collects coins, dodges obstacles, unlocks costumes, and tries to avoid getting caught. It is easily the oddest free-to-keep game in this roundup.
Why it is worth claiming: Be realistic: this is not the premium pick of the week. Claim it if you collect free Steam games, enjoy weird small indies, or want something intentionally chaotic to try for a few minutes.
Steam Temporary Free-Play Offer
Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector
- Store: Steam
- Offer type: Temporary play-for-free period, not a permanent claim
- Free-play deadline: May 28, 2026
- Developer: Slitherine Ltd.
- Publisher: Slitherine Ltd.
- Genres: Strategy, turn-based tactics
- Platforms: Windows
- Sale price when checked: $11.99, down from $39.99
- Steam page: Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector on Steam
Description: Battlesector is a fast-paced turn-based strategy game set in the Warhammer 40,000 universe. You build an army, field hero units, use special abilities, and fight tactical battles with a sci-fi tabletop flavor.
Important warning: This is the one item in the article that you should not treat as “claim forever.” Steam’s free-play weekends normally end when the event ends. Try it if you are curious, then buy it during the sale only if you actually want to keep playing.
What Not To Waste Time On
Some free listings from the weekend have already expired, including Steam offers that ended May 25. I would not build a May 26 claim list around expired weekend trials such as Restaurats or Sunderfolk, even if older articles still mention them. Always check the button on the store page before assuming a game is still free.
How To Claim Safely
- Claim from the official store page only. Use Steam, Epic Games Store, or the official launcher. Avoid random “free key” sites.
- Confirm the button says Free, Get, Add to Account, or Add to Library. A sale price is not the same as a giveaway.
- Watch for DLC and bundles. Some Warhammer and simulator games have lots of add-ons. The free claim may only include the base game.
- Do not rush into account logins from social links. Type the store URL yourself or use links from trusted sources.
- Use two-factor authentication. Steam Guard and Epic two-factor authentication help protect the account after you start collecting more games.
- Claim first, download later. If your connection is slow, add free-to-keep games to your library now and install them when convenient.
Sources Checked
- Epic Games Store free games page
- Tomb Raider I-III Remastered on Epic Games Store
- Down in Bermuda on Epic Games Store
- Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 on Steam
- Warhammer 40,000: Gladius – Relics of War on Steam
- Bunny Guys! on Steam
- Dino running from a FURRY: GAMESFORFARM on Steam
- Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector on Steam
- SteamDB free promotions tracker