
With a big chunk of the world practising social distancing now, there has been a recent flow of free games and free game trials. In this article, we’ll be highlighting some current limited trials (mostly games by The Behemoth) that’ll be around till next week so you don’t miss them.
Insurgency: Sandstorm
Where to get it: Steam
How long till the free period ends: Five days at time of writing
A semi-realistic tactical shooter with multiplayer and co-op modes. There are performance complaints, but what better than a free period to see if runs well for you?
Castle Crashers
Where to get it: Steam
How long till the free period ends: Five days at time of writing
2D arcade game where you “hack, slash, and smash your way to victory”. There’s online and local co-op where you can play with up to four friends too.
Pit People
Where to get it: Steam
How long till the free period ends: Five days at time of writing
Turn-based co-op game with loot. You’ll fight “sinister robots, deadly vampires and brutally adorable cupcake people”.
Battleblock Theatre
Where to get it: Steam
How long till the free period ends: Five days at time of writing
2D co-cop game with platforming. It’s set in a theatre, but it’s definitely no normal theatre.
Cities: Skylines
Where to get it: Steam
How long till the free period ends: Two days at time of writing
City builder from the devs behind Cities in Motion. Build and manage a city, as well as a detailed transport system.
Ghost Recon Breakpoint
Where to get it: Xbox One, PS4, Uplay, Epic Games Store
How long till the free period ends: Three days at time of writing
Open world tactical shooter with co-op and multiplayer. The free trial period also gives you the chance to try out new additions and the first mission of the new Deep State campaign.
Kerbal Space Program
Where to get it: Steam
How long till the free period ends: Three days at time of writing
You’re an alien, and you’re in charge of your race’s space program. Build (or attempt to) spacecraft that are “based on realistic aerodynamic and orbital physics”, and when (or if) you make it to space without dying, explore planets and construct bases.