During May 2026, free games will be constantly available, be it through Amazon Prime Gaming (aka, Amazon Luna), Steam, Epic Games Store, Itch.io, and so on. Even PS Plus’s monthly games are kind of free, at least as free as a subscription service can be. Xbox Game Pass will also be adding new titles throughout May, including Day One releases like Forza Horizon 6 and Subnautica 2. Regardless of somebody’s chosen platform or site, they will be able to take advantage of giveaways or new releases at some point or another.
The world moves fast, and that extends to May 2026’s free games. Particularly on the PC side of things, these giveaways only last for a couple of days, so it is very easy to miss out. Heck, Epic Games Store is giving away Hogwarts Legacy until May 3, a big freebie that plenty of people might miss out on. Don’t be one of them.
I am including PS Plus and Xbox Game Pass for completionist sake, and I’ll add Nintendo Switch Online if they announce anything. They aren’t really free, but there is no harm in listing them. EA Play and Ubisoft+ Premium are not included.
Active Free Games
Steam Free Games
World of Warships – Marblehead Lima Pack
While full games are the main attraction, Steam occasionally hands out DLC for free, particularly for F2P titles like World of Warships. The “Marblehead Lima” pack has been available since 2018, and it comes with the eponymous U.S. premium cruiser. Obviously, this giveaway means absolutely nothing to anybody who is not already invested in this ecosystem, but it is a nice little gift for players.
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Epic Games Store Giveaways
Hogwarts Legacy
A surprise giveaway, Epic Games Store is handing out Hogwarts Legacy for free, and it isn’t part of the site’s weekly giveaways. For just a few days, players can pick up the best Harry Potter game for no cost at all, granting them access to one of the most magical worlds in fiction. While not perfect, Hogwarts Legacy does an impressive job of bringing to life the legendary school and immersing fans within its classes and corridors.
Oddsparks: An Automation Adventure
Since the dawn of time, the Epic Games Store has been staging weekly giveaways that start and end on Thursday. These titles can range from huge triple-A blockbusters to small indie releases that nobody has heard of. Either way, every free game of May should be added to your library if you don’t have it already. There is absolutely nothing to lose by making this a weekly tradition. Before you know it, you will have an Epic Games Store library that is in the hundreds. I accumulated that amount without spending a dime.
For the first week of May 2026, Epic Games Store is handing out Oddsparks, a cozy fantasy game that incorporates real-time strategy with exploration and automation. Although far from the most well-known game ever, Oddsparks isn’t a tiny property either, and it is a solid game for those who enjoy the strategy genre.
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Amazon Luna (Requires Amazon Prime Membership)
Free Games For GOG, Epic Games Store, and Amazon Games
Surprisingly, this method for getting free games isn’t that well-known, maybe because Amazon Prime subscribers aren’t really thinking about gaming. Still, if you have an Amazon Prime subscription, you can gain access to a bunch of freebies through Amazon Luna. Technically, this isn’t free as you need a Prime membership, but most people have one.
Once you claim a game through Amazon Luna, it is yours – no Amazon Prime or Amazon Luna subscription required to play.
The listed dates are when the giveaways end.
Amazon Games
Deep Sky Derelicts
May 27, 2026
Link
GOG
King of Retail
May 13, 2026
Link
Captain Blood
May 19, 2026
Link
Meganoid
May 20, 2026
Link
Rebel Galaxy Outlaw
May 26, 2026
Link
Neo Cab
May 27, 2026
Link
The Pale Beyond
May 27, 2026
Link
Sir Questionnaire
June 17, 2026
Link
Rebel Galaxy
June 18, 2026
Link
XCOM: Enemy Unknown Complete Pack
July 1, 2026
Link
Snake Core
July 15, 2026
Link
Epic Games Store
Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands
May 6, 2026
Link
Total War: PHARAOH DYNASTIES
May 6, 2026
Link
Monster Harvest
May 20, 2026
Link
Tattoo Tycoon
June 3, 2026
Link
Tiny Tina’s Assault on Dragon Keep: A Wonderlands One-shot
June 3, 2026
Link
A Rat’s Quest – The Way Back Home
July 8, 2026
Link
Legacy Games
Detective Agency: Gray Tie – CE
May 30, 2026
Link
Itch.io
Free Indie Games That Might Not Be On Steam
Itch.io is almost always giving away a couple of freebies, all of which are small indie games. While they might also be available on other sites like Steam, these games are usually only free on Itch.io, and they don’t always state a specific end date for the giveaway.
Game
Expiry Date
MSRP
Link
Scrap Diver
May 3, 2026
$3.99
Link
Rose and Cross
May 31, 2026
$6.99
Link
Madness Inside
August 1, 2026
$6.99
Link
IndieGala Free Games
Blood and Zombies
- Giveaway End Date: Unknown
- Usual Price: $14.99
- IndieGala Store Page: Blood and Zombies
Blood and Zombies has been free for a long time by this point, and an end date has yet to be provided. This is a co-op zombie shooter that can be a lot of fun with a few friends. As there isn’t a state expiration date, I would recommend just getting it now, just to make sure you don’t end up missing out on it.
Game Club “Waka-Waka”
Another IndieGala free game that has no expiration date, Game Club “Waka-Waka” is a business sim where players get to manage a computer club. Pretty simple premise that can be addictive, and the old-school art style conveys the vibe that the game is going for.
Expired May 2026 Free Game Giveaways
Game
Site or Platform
Expiry Date
This section will be filled in as May progresses.
Subscription Free Console Games (Included With Membership)
PlayStation Plus and Xbox Game Pass games are, naturally, not free, but they still deserve to be mentioned here to make sure that nobody misses out on claiming or trying one of these titles. The PS Plus Essential lineups are especially important since those are on a timer.
PlayStation Plus Games
PlayStation Plus Essential For April 2026 (April 7 – May 4)
Game
PS Store Link
Description
Lords of the Fallen
Link
A 2023 Soulslike that has received quite a few updates since its original release.
Tomb Raider I-III Remastered
Link
A remaster compilation of the original PS1 Tomb Raider trilogy.
Sword Art Online Fractured Daydream
Link
An action RPG based on the SAO franchise.
PlayStation Plus Essential For May 2026 (May 5 – June 1)
Game
PS Store Link
Description
EA Sports FC 26
Link
EA’s annual soccer game, which always tends to join PS Plus for a month as its run begins to wind down.
Wuchang: Fallen Feathers
Link
A Soulslike set during the Ming Dynasty, Wuchang follows a female pirate as she tries to survive a disease spreading through her land.
Nine Sols
Link
Probably May’s best PS Plus Essential game, Nine Sols is a 2D Metroidvania that takes inspiration from Sekiro.
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Xbox Game Pass Games
New Games Coming In May 2026
Microsoft is not pulling any punches. The May 2026 Game Pass lineup is already stacked, and it is hardly complete. Forza Horizon 6 launches on May 19, and the open-world racing game is heading to France and Game Pass. Subnautica 2 is also a big deal, as the survival game enters Game Preview on May 14. Luna Abyss, Mixtape, Call of the Elder Gods, and Beastro are just a few of the month’s highlights (for now).
Game
Date
Link
Final Fantasy 5
May 5, 2026
Link
Mixtape
May 7, 2026
Link
Call of the Elder Gods
May 12, 2026
Link
Subnautica 2
May 14, 2026
Link
Forza Horizon 6
May 19, 2026
Link
Beastro
May 21, 2026
Link
Luna Abyss
May 26, 2026
Link
Echo Generation 2
May 27, 2026
Link
Crashout Crew
May 28, 2026
Link
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