What if you dislike it?
What if it runs poorly?
What if you just want to try something new, and don’t actually want a new game?
Sergio Rodriguez / How-To Geek
Free-to-play events are here to save you from your boredom.
Steam regularly has special promotions where select games are free to play for a limited time.
Alternatively, SteamDB hasa great page that lists all the free content availableon Steam.
The only semi-downside to Steam free weekends is that the games are a lottery.
Sometimes they seem to be related to a theme; other times they’re effectively random.
That isn’t necessarily a bad thing, though.
This is especially true when the update makes significant gameplay changes that are likely to interest new players.
If the game hasmicrotransactions, the in-game currency or the items themselves are often discounted, too.
Of course, discounts aren’t the only reason to play.
Free-to-play events occasionally come with limited promotional items.
If they are included, they’re typically cosmetic items you’re able to display on your character.
Epic Games regularly gives away games for free on theEpic Games Storewith no strings attached.
They’re yours to keep.
Xbox Live has something very similar to Steam Free Weekends calledFree Play Days.
However, there are two key restrictions that apply.
How else would they have beaten you?
