On November 9, Steam officially makes 5 genre-spanning games completely free to keep

Five games, varied styles

The five titles offer different approaches to play, though they may not rank among Steam’s greatest free games. They range from competitive multiplayer to a short story-driven platformer and an idle game that runs while players handle other tasks.

Kingslayers is a PvPvE roguelike playable online with others or alone in a dedicated single-player mode. Players select a team of heroes and try to take control of the board while defeating the opposing team. The game already has substantial content, and a full release is planned in four months.

Fast action and a quiet story

Fallgate is a free first-person shooter designed to evoke classic arena games. Its minimalist look and fast pace support matches against friends. A Tale Amidst Memories offers a contrasting solo experience. Players guide a bunny plushie on a quest to reunite with its childhood best friend in a short side-scrolling platformer, featuring smooth movement, striking visuals and a reflective narrative.

Idle battles and water polo

Taskbar Legends is an online idle auto-battler that runs on the desktop taskbar. Players choose heroes for journeys and online fights, or let the game play while they focus on other tasks. Its microtransactions are described as fairly expensive, but much of the game can be played for free.

Beluga Polo is a lighthearted 1v1 water-polo party game. Each player controls four swimmers in short, three-minute matches, making it a simple option to play with a friend.