{"id":6132,"date":"2026-06-20T12:43:23","date_gmt":"2026-06-20T09:43:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gamermarkt.com\/blog\/?p=6132"},"modified":"2026-06-20T12:44:30","modified_gmt":"2026-06-20T09:44:30","slug":"steam-free-weekend-june-19-22-2026-five-games","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gamermarkt.com\/blog\/steam-free-weekend-june-19-22-2026-five-games\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Games Worth Over $100 Are Free on Steam This Weekend (June 19-22, 2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Steam is offering five paid games for free this weekend, June 19-22. Stellaris, Two Point Museum, Dead by Daylight, MechWarrior 5, and Speedball are all playable at no cost, with steep discounts if you decide to buy.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Steam’s latest free weekend promotion lets you play five paid games at no cost between June 19 and June 22, 2026. The lineup includes Stellaris, Speedball, Two Point Museum, MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries, and Dead by Daylight, with a combined retail value exceeding $100. Each title also carries a significant sale discount running until June 25, making this a well-timed chance to try before you buy, especially with the Steam Summer Sale launching on June 25.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Which Games Are Free and What Do They Normally Cost?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Game<\/th>Regular Price<\/th>Sale Discount (Until June 25)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Stellaris<\/td>$34.99<\/td>70% off<\/td><\/tr>
Speedball<\/td>$14.99<\/td>70% off<\/td><\/tr>
Two Point Museum<\/td>$24.99<\/td>33% off<\/td><\/tr>
MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries<\/td>$14.99<\/td>75% off<\/td><\/tr>
Dead by Daylight<\/td>$14.99<\/td>60% off<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

All five games are free to play until June 22 at 10:00 AM Pacific Time. After the free period ends, you lose access unless you purchase the game. The accompanying discounts run through June 25.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stellaris: One of the Best Space Strategy Games Around<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Developed by Paradox Development Studio, Stellaris is a sci-fi grand strategy game that launched in May 2016 and has grown into one of the genre’s deepest experiences with 32 DLC expansions. You lead a civilization from a single planet into the vastness of a procedurally generated galaxy, managing diplomacy, research, economy, and interstellar warfare in real time, starting from the year 2200.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The game holds an 86% Very Positive rating on Steam overall, with a SteamDB score of 83.99. The New York Times called it “an excellent science fiction space strategy game.” Expect roughly 28 GB for the download, though that figure may vary depending on installed DLC. At 70% off until June 25, this is one of the steepest discounts Stellaris has seen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Two Point Museum: The Weekend’s Highest-Rated Pick<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Released on March 4, 2025, Two Point Museum comes from the team behind Two Point Hospital and carries a stunning 95% Overwhelmingly Positive rating on Steam, with a SteamDB score of 92.77. It is a management simulation where you design museums, dispatch expeditions to discover exhibits, and try to keep visitors engaged through clever layout, info boards, and guided tours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At just 5 GB, it is the lightest download in the lineup and runs well on Steam Deck with full controller support. A recent Update 10.0 added a Dave the Diver crossover and quality-of-life improvements. PC Gamer praised its strategic depth, noting that managing exhibit placement, staff zones, and visitor flow becomes genuinely challenging as museums grow. The 33% discount makes it a solid pickup for management sim fans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dead by Daylight: Celebrating 10 Years with Jason Voorhees<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Behaviour Interactive’s asymmetric horror title Dead by Daylight turned 10 in June 2026, and the celebration brought one of horror’s most iconic villains into the game. The Jason Voorhees DLC launched on June 16, 2026, just two days after the game’s actual tenth birthday. This free weekend appears to be timed as part of that anniversary push.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In each match, four survivors work together to escape while one player controls a killer hunting them down. The game now features 34 paid DLC chapters, and 32 of them are currently discounted between 30% and 60%. The base game sits at a 79% Mostly Positive rating on Steam, with a SteamDB score of 78.08. Be prepared for a hefty 58 GB download. If you have ever been curious about this multiplayer horror staple, this is one of the best entry points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries: Giant Mech Combat, Solo or Co-op<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries puts you in the cockpit of enormous combat mechs in a first-person action experience. You can play the full campaign solo or team up with friends in co-op. DLC is not included in the free weekend, but if a co-op partner owns the DLC, you can access that content together during online sessions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The game holds an 85% Very Positive overall rating on Steam, with recent reviews at 87% Very Positive and a SteamDB score of 82.94. The catch is its massive download size: roughly 95 GB. At 75% off until June 25, it is the deepest discount in the lineup. All DLC bundles carry additional sale prices as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speedball: A Brutal Futuristic Sports Revival<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Speedball is a revival of the classic Bitmap Brothers franchise. After launching in Steam Early Access in October 2024, it exited Early Access on January 27, 2026, with simultaneous releases on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The game features a futuristic contact sport where you manage a squad of up to 18 players, rotating them through seasons to handle fatigue and injuries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With a 69% Mixed rating on Steam and a SteamDB score of 62.97, Speedball is the most divisive game in this weekend’s lineup. It requires about 12 GB of storage. The 70% discount makes it a low-risk purchase if you enjoy the free trial, but the mixed reception is worth noting before committing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Play These Games for Free<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Log into your Steam account (creating one is free if you do not have one).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Navigate to the game’s Steam Store page or search for it by name.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Look for the “Play Game” button in the purchase area below the game description.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Click it to begin downloading the game to your library.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    No credit card or subscription is required. You just need an active Steam account. Once the free period ends on June 22, you will lose access to any game you have not purchased.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Steam Next Fest and Summer Sale: What Else Is Happening<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    This free weekend lands during one of Steam’s busiest periods of the year. Steam Next Fest is running concurrently from June 15 to June 22, offering nearly 5,000 free playable demos of upcoming games. Highlights include Onimusha: Way of the Sword from Capcom, Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2, and 1666: Amsterdam from Assassin’s Creed creator Patrice D\u00e9silets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Three days after Next Fest closes, the Steam Summer Sale begins on June 25 and runs through July 9, 2026. This is Valve’s biggest annual discount event. If you enjoy any of this weekend’s free games but do not buy them during the current sale window, there is a strong chance they will be discounted again during the Summer Sale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Download Sizes and Ratings at a Glance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
    Game<\/th>Estimated Download<\/th>Steam Rating<\/th>SteamDB Score<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
    Stellaris<\/td>~28 GB<\/td>86% Very Positive<\/td>83.99<\/td><\/tr>
    Speedball<\/td>~12 GB<\/td>69% Mixed<\/td>62.97<\/td><\/tr>
    Two Point Museum<\/td>~5 GB<\/td>95% Overwhelmingly Positive<\/td>92.77<\/td><\/tr>
    MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries<\/td>~95 GB<\/td>85% Very Positive<\/td>82.94<\/td><\/tr>
    Dead by Daylight<\/td>~58 GB<\/td>79% Mostly Positive<\/td>78.08<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    Installing all five games would require roughly 198 GB of storage. If space is tight, Two Point Museum (5 GB) and Speedball (12 GB) are the lightest options. MechWarrior 5 at nearly 95 GB is by far the heaviest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Which Game Should You Try First?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    If you want the safest recommendation based on player reception, Two Point Museum’s 95% Overwhelmingly Positive rating makes it the standout. Strategy fans should prioritize Stellaris for its sheer depth. Dead by Daylight is the obvious choice for horror and multiplayer fans, especially with the fresh Jason Voorhees content. MechWarrior 5 offers satisfying mech-combat action with strong recent reviews, while Speedball caters to a niche audience looking for something different in competitive sports gaming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The free trial window closes on June 22, 2026. If any of these titles capture your attention, the discounts running until June 25 and the upcoming Steam Summer Sale starting June 25<\/strong> give you two back-to-back opportunities to add them to your library permanently. For those interested in expanding their Steam collections further, GamerMarkt’s Steam account listings<\/a> offer another way to access a wide range of games through verified sellers on a secure marketplace.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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