The 8 best free, cheap and discounted Steam games available right now
As always, Steam is currently a treasure-trove of hidden gems and magnificent discounts, making it the best digital gaming store around.
Below are some of the latest and greatest games you need to add to your backlog if you haven’t already, from new indie releases to great deals on highly-sought-after AAAs.
Denshattack! - Discounted $17.99/£14.39
Denshattack! launched on PC, Xbox Series X/S and PlayStation 5 on July 15 and it’s an excellent, groovy platformer that you won’t want to miss.
It’s about expertly driving a train that you can drift, flip and spin as if you’re riding on an enormous metal skateboard. Jet Set Radio or Tony Hawk Pro Skater fans will get a kick out of it, and it’s also available on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for anyone with a subscription.
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Palworld 1.0 - Discounted $20.99/£15.74
Next up is Palworld, which is currently celebrating the successful launch of its 1.0 update, which has brought it out of early-access.
This is a must-play for anyone with an itch to play something that’s like Pokemon, but isn’t Pokemon. This one is also available on Xbox via Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.
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Fallout Shelter - Free
Hear us out on this one. Fallout fans are still celebrating the news that Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas are both getting remasters in the near-future.
Before you head back to Washington or the Mojave however, give Fallout: Shelter a go. It’s free to play and lets you run your own vault, and with it still getting updates in 2026 now’s a better time than any to play.
RV There Yet? - $7.99/£6.69
Like MECCHA CHAMELEON, RV There Yet? is a game best played with friends. You and your buddies are tasked with driving an RV out of the wilderness, facing several perils along the way.
From bears to landmines, there’s something devious around every corner and it’s a right good laugh. RV There Yet? was recently added to Xbox Game Pass.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows - Discounted $31.49/£26.99
At the time of writing, Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced is all the rage, even though Ubisoft laid off 51 of its workers after its successful launch.
While there’s no better time to re-explore the remade Caribbean, it’s actually a great time to try Assassin’s Creed Shadows if you haven’t already. It’s currently 55% off and even features some crossover quests with Edward Kenway’s latest adventure.
Where Winds Meet - Free
Where Winds Meet is the gorgeous open-world RPG with a Very Positive rating on Steam right now, and it’s getting better.
A huge, free DLC for the game is adding an entirely new region, and it just might be the best one yet
MECCHA CHAMELEON - $5.99/£5.29
You may have seen this game popping up in your TikToks or Instagram Reels. MECCHA CHAMELEON is the viral hide-and-seek game where the players hiding have to paint over their bodies to blend in with the environment, while the seekers patrol ready to shoot on sight.
There’s a reason this game blew up the way it did. It’s cheap, fun, and infinitely replayable due to all the wacky hijinks you can get up to.
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 - Discounted $17.99/£16.49
Finishing things off with a bit of personal bias, I’ll never pass up an opportunity to say nice things about Warhammer 40.000 Space Marine 2.
Whether you've been a Warhammer fan for years or have never heard of the franchise before, this third-person shooter is ludicrously fun, with enemies that are so plentiful you can hardly see the screen sometimes. It’s also available on Xbox Game Pass Premium or Ultimate.