That’s not to say there aren’t some compelling free-to-play experiences to be had out there.
Some games are just free, outright.
Other free games were once full-priced items that have since been expanded upon.
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The first is to simply keep an ear to the ground for giveaways.
you could use websites likeSteamDBto track these promotions, or make a habit of checking ther/FreeGamesOnSteamor evenr/steamdealssubreddits.
A Google News search for “free on Steam” or similar is also worth a look.
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If you’re already paying for the service, picking up a few free games is a nice bonus.
Lastly, giveaways also exist on Twitter and other social media platforms.
The best sources for legitimate giveaways on Steam are the developers or publishers promoting the game.
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Many websites promising free Steam keys are there simply to scam you.
You should also avoid “cheap” Steam keys sold via reseller websites.
Many of these vastly reduced Steam keys arepurchased with stolen credit cards.
Related:10 Ways to Game on a Low (or Zero) Budget
