Steam drops 10 free downloads you can grab this weekend

It’s always nice to play video games that won't cost you a penny, especially during a cost-of-living crisis that doesn't look like it's coming to an end anytime soon.

What’s more, if we can play a free demo for a game that we’ve been looking forward to, it can drastically reduce the chances of us wasting our hard-earned money. For example, how many times have we been deceived by a pre-release trailer only for that game to suck?

Check out the Resident Evil Village Gold Edition trailer below!

Thankfully, on places such as the PlayStation Store, Xbox Marketplace and Nintendo eShop, there are tons of demos that we can check out for free. However, for the topic of today’s article, I’ve picked out ten playable demos that you can download and play today via Steam:

• Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition: “Experience the final chapter of Lara’s origin as she is forged into the Tomb Raider she is destined to be. Combining the base game, all seven DLC challenge tombs, as well as all downloadable weapons, outfits, and skills, Shadow of the Tomb Raider Definitive Edition is the ultimate way to experience Lara’s defining moment.”
• Resident Evil Village Gold Edition: “In the wake of a shocking incident, Ethan's search for his kidnapped daughter brings him to a remote village, but what awaits him there?”
• Dragon Ball Z Kakarot: “Relive the story of Goku and other Z Fighters in Dragon Ball Z Kakarot! Beyond the epic battles, experience life in the Dragonball Z world as you fight, fish, eat, and train with Goku, Gohan, Vegeta and others.”
• Mirthwood: “Embark on an enchanting journey and brave ferocious creatures in an immersive mediaeval fantasy world. Will you settle on a new homestead to live a life of farming and trade, or pick up the sword and take up the adventurers' path?”
• Football Manager 2024: “Build a world-class team ready to dominate your rivals in football’s most prestigious competitions. Progress never stops when you’re pursuing footballing greatness.”
• Tekken 8: “Get ready for the next chapter in the legendary fighting game franchise, Tekken 8.”
• Floor 9: “You find yourself trapped in a mysterious hotel known as "Hotel Liminal." To escape, you must identify anomalies on each floor. These anomalies can be anywhere - on the ground, in paintings, or even right in front of your eyes.”
• The Crew 2: “Take on the American motorsports scene as you explore and dominate the land, air, and sea across the entire USA. With a wide variety of cars, bikes, boats, and planes, compete in a wide range of driving disciplines.”
• Final Fantasy XVI: “An epic dark fantasy world where the fate of the land is decided by the mighty Eikons and the Dominants who wield them. This is the tale of Clive Rosfield, a warrior granted the title “First Shield of Rosaria” and sworn to protect his younger brother Joshua, the dominant of the Phoenix.”
• Rift of the NecroDancer: “is a rhythm game where monsters are the notes you play! Master each monster’s unique movements in pulse-pounding Rhythm Rifts from easy to expert, all set to an original, electrifying soundtrack by Danny Baranowsky and friends.”

So there you have it, those are just ten games out of thousands that you can check out right now for free on the Steam store.