
Sometimes finding something new to play is a struggle, even when there are incredible new releases dropping left, right, and center.
However, many gamers forget that some of the major platforms such as Xbox, PlayStation, and Steam regularly release ways for players to enjoy and try out games for absolutely free.
So, if you are eager for something new to play, want to experience an underrated gem, or want to try out a game ahead of making a full purchase, this list across all platforms is guaranteed to have something for you.
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First up is a three-player cooperative first-person shooter set inside a mysterious federal agency. With otherworldly forces attacking on sight, it is up to you and friends to hold them back to reclaim control in FBC: Firebreak Control.
If you are looking for something a bit more chilled out then Raji: An Ancient Epic could be the one for you. This action-adventure game set in ancient India follows a young girl who has been chosen by the gods to stand against a demonic invasion that threatens humanity.
Again we are heading to India in Mystic Pillars, an indie adventure game full to the brim with intriguing puzzles as players embark on an immersive storyline mixed with a unique gameplay experience.
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Sometimes you just want a simple point-and-click story with a heartwarming narrative and that is definitely what you will find in Coffee Talk. In the first entry in the series, you must take on the role of a barista as you brew coffee and get to know your fantasy-inspired customers.
Last but not least is Tin Hearts, an immersive narrative puzzle adventure from some of the creative minds behind Fable. Players will guide a battalion of tin soldiers through a magical toy-filled world as they relive the story of genius inventor, Albert J. Butterworth.

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For those who don’t have access to the current Battlefield 6 beta, you may want to check out Enlisted instead. In this MMO squad-based shooter, you will get to recreate some of history’s bloodiest wars as you command not only a single soldier, but a whole squad.
However, if you want to experience the nostalgia, you will want to grab Heretic + Hexen, a definitive rerelease of two dark spell-casting shooters which helped define the very genre. Now available across more platforms than ever, this will be the perfect time to relive your childhood.
If you are on the hunt for a story-rich RPG, then Back to the Dawn will be perfect. Set in a high-security prison, players must investigate conspiracies by gathering evidence and outsmarting the system designed to silence them.
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Cycling can be hard so what better way to beat the system than by cycling virtually. Well, that can be the case with Wheel World, a sports game which follows cyclist Kat as she races elite teams, customises her bike and even fits in the time to save a universe on the brink of collapse.
Finishing up with a cosy and quite frankly, adorable casual management sim. Minami Lane will task players with building their very own street by unlocking and customising buildings, managing shops and most importantly, managing the happiness of their animal villagers. Think of Animal Crossing without Tom Nook breathing down your neck.

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Hell is Us is an action RPG where players will take on the role of a soldier named Rémi who must venture into a war-torn country full of supernatural beings in order to find his parents following a mysterious event known as ‘The Calamity’.
For those looking for a celestial based sandbox strategy game, Antimatter will see you colonise planets and build your own city on its surface or underground. In such a huge and living galaxy, it will be up to you to build your own space station or even just control your own space ships to navigate the endless abyss.
Where would one of these lists be without a horror game? This time it is Deadcam, a first-person horror game which will see you sealed inside a haunted house during a paranormal investigation show. With the headcam still rolling, you will see everything… whether you like it or not.
Sphereverse is a fast-paced 3D platformer where you will need to roll your way through multiple maps, dodge deadly traps, collect orbs and most importantly, face powerful bosses. Thanks to its permadeath mode, unlockable skins and multiple challenges, you will keep coming back for more in this challenging new release.
Last but not least is a heartwarming narrative adventure game titled Whispers Among the Poppies. You will take on the role of a young child who must navigate a war-torn country, albeit with a special gift - the ability to speak to the dead. Alone, but not truly alone, his story is told without a single word and is guaranteed to stay with players long after the credits have rolled.
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