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Deal | Steam expands its free game library as July 2026 ends

There are a handful of decently rated free games from July 2026. Pictured: an edited screenshot from The Lure.
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There are a handful of decently rated free games from July 2026. Pictured: an edited screenshot from The Lure.
Another lineup of free games has been spotted on Steam, and all of them have been released in July 2026. However, like always, not all the newly spotted freebies have decent overall player ratings yet.

Steam seems to have added a bunch of new free games throughout July 2026. These freebies fall into different categories, and there are some that seem quite interesting.

Among the newly spotted games is The Lure, which is one of the highlights of the new batch. It's a detective game that puts players in an eerie world. Citadel Zero is another highlight, a deck-building roguelite, and for those who are looking for a multiplayer experience, Bardo could be a good starting point.

Here's a little about all the newly spotted free games that have decent overall player ratings on Steam:

  • CORGI & WOOLLY - Little Horizon - a casual indie game about a sheepdog. It has vibrant visuals, was released on July 9, and currently sports a 94% positive rating.
  • Bardo - released on July 8, this is a Liar's Dice game with an online PvP mode. It boasts an 88% positive rating, and there's partial controller support as well.
  • Unwoven - a fast-paced twin-stick shooter that was released on July 10. It currently has a 100% positive rating.
  • The Lure - featuring full controller support (GameSir Nova Lite 2 curr. $25.99 on Amazon), this is a third-person psychological horror game that's set in an eerie world. It currently has an 88% positive rating.
  • Citadel Zero - a roguelite with tower-defense and deck-building mechanics. This free game was released on July 17, and currently, it has a 76% positive rating.
  • Breadwalk - featuring multiple endings, this is a story-driven adventure that was released on July 18. The freebie currently holds an 86% positive rating.
  • Dracula 2 - a 2D horror game with top-down gameplay. It was released on July 16, and the free Steam game holds a 100% positive rating.
  • The Apprentice - released in Jul 15, 2026, this is an adventure game with puzzles and magic. It currently holds a 100% pisitive rating.
  • Dig For Your Lives - an early access game that puts players against zombie hordes with limited resources that can only be attained by digging. It currently boasts an 84% positive rating.
A screenshot from Dig For Your Lives
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A screenshot from Dig For Your Lives
A screenshot from Citadel Zero
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A screenshot from Citadel Zero
A screenshot from CORGI WOOLLY
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A screenshot from CORGI WOOLLY
A screenshot from Unwoven
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A screenshot from Unwoven

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Abid Ahsan Shanto, 2026-08- 2 (Update: 2026-08- 2)