The Best Free PC, PlayStation Plus, Xbox Live Gold Games to Claim in December

Everyone loves free games. Steam has a hefty collection of them, but some places offer titles for only a limited amount of time. Epic Games gives away multiple games a week. Amazon’s Prime Gaming subscription service has new titles each month. But if you’re not paying attention, you’ll lose out on a PC game you could have kept forever.

In an effort to help gamers know what’s out there to claim, we’re tracking the best free games available in a given month. While some titles are free outright, others are included as part of a subscription service. Here’s everything you can grab this month.

Free PlayStation Plus Games for November 2022

PlayStation Plus(Opens in a new window) is Sony’s online multiplayer and games subscription service. In early 2022, it rolled out new plans(Opens in a new window); prices vary depending on which tier you choose, but access starts at $9.99 per month. As part of the service, you can claim new games to keep every month, and they’re accessible as long as you have an active PlayStation Plus subscription. Subscribers who own a PS5 can also keep games from a curated selection of titles.

Claim games from your console by choosing the PlayStation Plus button on the PlayStation home screen or going through the PlayStation Network Store. Games can also be added from the PlayStation Store(Opens in a new window) website as long as Automatic Downloads(Opens in a new window) are enabled. Once this is set up, you can add games from the web store and they’ll be remotely downloaded to your console.

Nioh 2 / Nioh 2 Remastered (Until Dec. 5)

In the action RPG Nioh 2(Opens in a new window)(Opens in a new window), you control a half-human, half Yokai warrior as you fight through supernatural enemies and samurai warriors during Japan’s Sengoku period. This giveaway includes the standard edition, as well as the Remastered upgrade for the PS5.

Lego Harry Potter Collection (Until Dec. 5)

The Lego Harry Potter Collection(Opens in a new window)(Opens in a new window) brings together remastered versions of the previously separate Years 1-4 and Years 5-7. Cast spells, brew potions, solve puzzles, take lessons, and duel your rivals in this Lego recreation of the Harry Potter films.

Heavenly Bodies (Until Dec. 5)

In the physics-based puzzle game Heavenly Bodies, you control the body of an astronaut out in space. Use the game’s controls to move the spaceman’s limbs and complete various tasks.

Biomutant (Starting Dec. 6)

Biomutant(Opens in a new window) is an action RPG set in an open world filled with mutant animals. You will fight enemies, craft weapons, upgrade abilities, complete missions, and explore the world on your way to making game-changing decisions around warring tribal factions.

Divine Knockout: Founder’s Edition (Starting Dec. 6)

Fight the gods in this third-person platform fighting game. In Divine Knockout(Opens in a new window), you need to damage your foes before you can hit them with a strong enough blow to knock them out of the arena. The unique abilities of each characters, the pitfalls of every level, and multiple game modes promise plenty of variety.

Mass Effect: Legendary Edition (Starting Dec. 6)

Mass Effect: Legendary Edition(Opens in a new window) updates the classic trilogy to modern standards with vibrant visuals and streamlined controls. Whether you’re a classic fan of the series or just starting out, this collection provides the perfect way to experience the epic saga.

PlayStation Plus Collection – PS5 Only

Those who own a PlayStation 5 and subscribe to PlayStation Plus now have access to a curated collection of PS4 games. These games can be claimed at any time and remain playable as long as there is an active subscription. The current lineup, from Sony and partner studios, includes:

• Bloodborne

• Days Gone

• Detroit: Become Human

• God of War

• Infamous Second Son

• Ratchet and Clank

• The Last Guardian

• The Last of Us Remastered

• Until Dawn

• Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End

• Batman: Arkham Knight

• Battlefield 1

• Call of Duty: Black Ops III – Zombies Chronicles Edition

• Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy

• Fallout 4

• Final Fantasy XV Royal Edition

• Monster Hunter: World

• Mortal Kombat X

• Resident Evil 7 biohazard

Free Xbox Live Gold Games for November 2022

Xbox Live Gold(Opens in a new window) is the premium subscription tier of the Xbox Live online gaming service that costs $9.99 a month or $24.99 for three months. It’s also included in the cost of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. Among the many perks you get are free Xbox games every month. Claimed games can only be played as long as you have an active Xbox Live Gold subscription.

To claim your free games with an Xbox Live Gold subscription, go to the Gold section on your Xbox console or visit this page(Opens in a new window) on a computer to queue up the game for download (if you have remote installs(Opens in a new window) enabled). Games are added on the 1st and 16th of every month.

Dead End Job (Until Dec. 15)

Dead End Job(Opens in a new window) is a twin-stick shooter where you bust up ghosts for a living. Shoot ghosts with your plasma gun, then suck them up with the vacuum on your back. The game includes procedurally generated levels and couch co-op for extra variety.

Colt Canyon (Until Dec. 31)

Save your partner in Colt Canyon(Opens in a new window), a roguelike shooter where you can find treasure, weapons, and new obstacles on each run. Multiple unlockable characters and weapons introduce new gameplay mechanics.

Bladed Fury (Dec. 16 – Jan. 15)

Set in Ancient China, Bladed Fury(Opens in a new window) focuses on an exiled princess who must save her sister and defeat her father’s killer. As a fast-paced hack and slash platformer, you will face off against many enemies on your journey, including powerful deities that can grant great power.

Free Epic Games Store Games for November 2022

Epic Games gives away free titles every week; no need for a subscription. Head over to the Epic Games Store website(Opens in a new window) or open the launcher, scroll down to the Free Games section, and hit the Free Now banner on the title you want. Then, go through the process as if you were purchasing the game. You won’t be charged, and the game will appear in your games library on the Epic Games launcher.

Fort Triumph (Until Dec. 8)

Fort Triumph(Opens in a new window) is a strategy game that meshes turn-based combat with dungeon crawler exploration. You will build towns, upgrade your heroes, uncover artifacts, and use the environment to take down your enemies.

RPG in a Box (Until Dec. 8)

RPG in a Box(Opens in a new window) is a game creation tool that was built with beginners in mind. That means you can easily build characters, items, and maps using the system’s voxel editor. The software also includes various systems for visual scripting, camera angles, and combat.

Saints Row IV Re-Elected (Dec. 8 – 15)

Saints Row IV(Opens in a new window) is an open world GTA-style action adventure game, where you are now the President of the United States but you and your gang have been imprisoned within a virtual simulation of the city by alien invaders. You must use your new superpowers to fight your way out and defeat the aliens.

Wildcat Gun Machine (Dec. 8 – 15)

Wildcat Gun Machine(Opens in a new window) is a bullet hell dungeon crawler where you must fight off hordes of hellish monsters as you upgrade your weapons and abilities for ever-increasing levels of destruction.

Free GOG Games for November 2022

GOG doesn’t have regular giveaways as some other websites do, but when there is a free game to claim, you can grab it right from the front page. Look for a banner with a free game and countdown, and click the green button to claim the game.

In between giveaways, GOG always has a small collection of free games(Opens in a new window), which mainly includes classic computer games that have been made available at no cost.

The Witcher: Enhanced Edition

GOG allows you to score a free copy of the first Witcher game if you download the GOG Galaxy desktop client(Opens in a new window). Go to the Recent view and click the giveaway button at the top of the screen. As long as you agree to let GOG send you news and offers, the game is free to claim.

Free Games Collection

You can grab any of GOG’s free games by adding them to your cart and proceeding as if it were a normal purchase. The games will then be added to your account for $0. Standouts include Beneath a Steel Sky, Shadow Warrior, Postal, and several Ultima games. Here’s the list of full games available for free:

Free Prime Gaming Games for November 2022

Prime Gaming (formerly known as Twitch Prime) is a subscription service that provides in-game loot, free games, and a selection of playable games on Amazon Luna each month. The service costs $12.99 a month with a free 30-day trial or comes included with your $139 Amazon Prime subscription. Navigate to the Prime Gaming page(Opens in a new window), select the Games tab, and select the Claim button next to the titles you want.

To play games offered by Prime Gaming, you must download the Amazon Games launcher. Click the Download and Play link that appears next to the Claim button. In the pop-up window, click the link that says Download the Amazon Games Apps (Windows) to install the launcher. Once installed, Prime Gaming titles can be claimed via the launcher.

The Amazing American Circus (Until Dec. 31)

In this deck-building game, you will revive a rundown circus by collecting performers, managing your camp, and using the right cards to dazzle your audience.

Banners of Ruin (Until Dec. 31)

Banners of Ruin is a roguelike deckbuilder that has you build a party, unlock unique cards and abilities, and survive a difficult series of encounters. If you die, you’ll have to start over with a new cast of characters.

Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons (Until Dec. 31)

In this adventure game, you control two brothers simultaneously in their journey to find a cure for their sick father. The two characters have unique abilities, which can be used to solve various puzzles.

Desert Child (Dec. 31)

Desert Child is an adventure racing game set on a doomed Earth. You must earn cash by hunting bounties, delivering pizzas, and racing in order to get yourself to Mars.

Doors: Paradox (Dec. 31)

In this relaxing puzzle escape game, you will need to find hidden objects and clues in order to navigate 3D dioramas and make your way to the next teaser.

Quake (Until Dec. 31)

In this classic first-person shooter, you must make your way through multiple levels filled with enemies in order to finally take down the titular villain known as Quake.

Spinch (Until Dec. 31)

Spinch is a psychedelic platformer that has you playing as an unidentifiable organism in their search for their missing offspring. You can use your heightened agility to dash and dodge while also shooing enemies with your babies.

Free Steam Games for November 2022

Steam has many free games you can download at any time, but there are occasionally some limited-time free titles. When you find a free game, you can “buy” it on Steam like you normally would, and it will be automatically added to your library without you having to check out.

If you have a Steam Key code, you can claim the game by launching the Steam client and clicking Games Menu > Activate a Product on Steam. Follow the instructions to complete the process and get your game. You may also need to connect your Steam account with another online retailer (e.g. Humble Bundle) before you can enter the code.

Nights Into Dreams (While Supplies Last)

It turns out that Sega has a few more Steam codes to give out from its 60th-anniversary celebration. Register your email(Opens in a new window) with Sega, then claim a key for the classic console game Nights Into Dreams(Opens in a new window) in your email.

Endless Space Collection

You can get the 4X strategy game Endless Space and its Disharmony DLC directly from the developer thanks to its Games2gether(Opens in a new window) platform. Sign up for an account and open the reward page (the present icon in the top-right corner) to see your free game. Just link your Steam account to receive the free Steam key and save $10.