steamAs of this writing, the Keep It Free promotion is expected to thin out a bit in July 2026, with backend tracking confirming only two full games in the coming month. The silver lining is that Steam will likely add more to the promotion throughout July without having to confirm the backend data in advance.
For those unfamiliar, Steam's Keep It Free promotion is essentially a publisher-driven giveaway system that gives games away for free for a limited time (usually a week or so, but this can vary). If a player requests that item during that period, that item will be permanently added to their library (no future conditions will apply). Typically, not every game included in a promotion will feature significantly in this backend data, but almost every game mentioned via Steamdb's backend data will be included in the Free Keep promotion before everything is said and done. None of the games listed are available yet, but they are expected to release sometime in July 2026..
Steam's new open-world survival crafting game has a satisfying mix of LEGO-style building.
There are a ton of open world survival crafting games out there, many of which borrow from Satisfactory, but the latest adds a unique LEGO-style twist.
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The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante
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Another Zombie Defense HD
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The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu – Lost Explorer's Sword Pack
As of now, we have full confirmation that the following items have been added via Steam's Free-to-Keep promotion: The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante and Another Zombie Defense HD Available in July 2026. Bonus freebies are confirmed for next month. This is the Lost Explorers' Swords Pack. Mound: Omen of Cthulhu. Scheduled for release on July 15th, Mound: Omen of Cthulhu is a first-person Lovecraftian co-op horror game that focuses on the Cthulhu mythos, psychological horror elements, and communication, with players searching for hidden treasure in a cursed jungle. That said, to be clear, The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu isn't free on the service, it's just an in-game content pack through Steam's FTK promotion.
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Otherwise, fans can expect the remaining games to be available in July 2026, with more details about each game listed here. Of course, if you've been considering these games for some time now, you may want to wait before purchasing them.
The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante
Check it out on Steam (89% very positive reviews)
The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante is a hardcore narrative RPG that involves the player throughout the life of the title character. This hardcore narrative RPG on Steam allows players to live their entire lives under an oppressive empire, from childhood in a low-class family to adulthood. Similar to the decision made in . Disco ElysiumPlayers must navigate social rules, political expectations, and religious authority.
Choices matter in this Steam game. Because that's the whole game. Not only will the player make those decisions insofar as they define Lord Brante, but they will also affect the player's role in society, what relationships develop and how they are formed, and even what opportunities the player may have later in life. While not the most action-packed additions overall, they are all steep, hardcore, and challenging in their own unique ways.
Another Zombie Defense HD
Check it out on Steam (87% very positive reviews)
the other side The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante It's a unique take on the growing disco-like gaming genre. Another Zombie Defense HD It's the exact opposite of that. The name is such a cliché that it points to the humor contained within it.
This game is just one of many zombie games on Steam. The core premise is simple and straightforward. That means building defenses, stocking up on weapons, and fighting off hordes to survive waves of zombies. It's worth picking up for the co-op chaos alone, as it's closer to the classic arcade gameplay loop and much better when played co-op.
What's currently free on Steam?
At the time of this writing, please tell me why It's available for free on Steam until July 1st. Available on promotion throughout June in celebration of Pride Month, it's a narrative-driven adventure game that focuses on twins Tyler and Alyson. They return to their native Alaska to decipher the painful events of their childhood, their mother's death, and how the two came to terms with those moments.
