Steam Makes Two Games Completely Free To Play Until Aug. 4

One is a chaotic 200-player World War I shooter, while the other is a tactical RPG built around customizable mechs Steam regularly gives PC players a chance to try something new without spending a cent, whether through games that are temporarily free to play or occasional giveaways that can be kept forever. These promotions can be a good excuse to sample a lesser-known game you might otherwise overlook, or convince a few friends to dedicate a weekend to a new multiplayer experience. Two very different games with positive reviews are currently getting the free-to-play treatment, and you have until Aug. 4 to give them a go. Neither is free to keep, so access disappears once the promotional period ends, though both games are also discounted for anyone who decides to stick around. The first game, Over The Top: WWI, is a large-scale World War I shooter that launched in March 2026. Its huge battles invite some obvious comparisons to modern war games like Battlefield 6 and Hell Let Loose, with infantry fighting alongside tanks, artillery, and aircraft across maps that can support as many as 200 players. It's rougher around the edges and less cinematic than mainstream warfare titles, but t

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