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Here are all the free games you can grab right now

There are a lot of free games out there right now, from Epic’s weekly giveaways to publisher promotions on Steam, GOG sale giveaways, and more. But staying on top of them all can be a real task, and you might be missing out on some good stuff.

So we here at PC Gamer have decided to help, with this list of all the free games that pass through our screens. The goal is to help you find and claim games that usually cost money, so temporary and free promotions will be included and noted as such, but free games and others that are normally free will not be—for that, be sure to check out our categorized breakdown of the best free PC games.

So here's what we have:

Limited time:

ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove (opens in new tab) – Because someone apparently demanded it, Sega’s ’90s mascots ToeJam and Earl have returned in a four-player co-op roguelike. (Epic, ends October 20.)
Dark wood (opens in new tab) – Top-down survival horror with a Silent Hill vibe. Enjoy free-roaming exploration and scavenging during the day and hiding in your hideout at night. (Epic, ends October 20.)

Free to keep:

The Elder Scrolls: Arena (opens in new tab) and The Elder Scrolls: Daggerfall (opens in new tab) – The first two games in the classic RPG series made their way to Steam thanks to the demise of Bethesda’s launcher. Arena has some great dungeons, and Daggerfall is an ambitious mess that might be the most problematic thing Bethesda has ever done.
Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory (opens in new tab) – This objective-based WWII multiplayer FPS is another survivor of the Bethesda launcher’s downfall.
Magic: The Gathering Arena Boosters (opens in new tab) – Want to try out the Magic Dominaria United expansion? Use the code PlayDMU in the shop to get three free booster packs.
Cave Story's Secret Santa (opens in new tab) – A Christmas-themed Cave Story spin-off “created in cooperation with Studio Pixel” according to Nicalis.

Prime Game:

Games on Prime Gaming are not technically free, as you need to be a subscriber to take advantage. But there’s plenty on offer if you are, including in-game items and starter packs for free games, so it’s worth keeping an eye out for.

Prime Gaming is included with Amazon Prime for $13 per month or $120 per year; links to all included freebies are available at amazon.com (opens in new tab).