# Free PC game and free weekend notification thread **URL:** \ **Category:** The Game Room\ **Tags:** video-games-e-games\ **Created:** [November 13, 2014, 8:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/free-pc-game-and-free-weekend-notification-thread/704513 "2014-11-13T08:16:53Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 95
**Author:** ![Teuton](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/teuton/32/3864_2.png) [@Teuton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Teuton)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2023, 2:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/free-pc-game-and-free-weekend-notification-thread/704513/1885 "2023-05-28T14:17:23Z")
I played this a lot back in the day, be interesting to see if it still holds up. ---
**Author:** ![superwombat](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/superwombat/32/16616_2.png) [@superwombat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/superwombat)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2023, 5:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/free-pc-game-and-free-weekend-notification-thread/704513/1886 "2023-05-28T17:06:10Z")
If you haven’t checked out the Free section at GOG, it’s worth a look, a couple of vintage gems in that list > **[GOG.com](https://www.gog.com/en/partner/free_games)** > > Download the best classic and new games on Windows, Mac & Linux. A vast selection of titles, DRM-free, with free goodies and 30-day money-back guarantee. ---
**Author:** ![Jack\_Batty](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jack_batty/32/3201_2.png) [@Jack\_Batty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jack_Batty)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2023, 5:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/free-pc-game-and-free-weekend-notification-thread/704513/1887 "2023-05-28T17:18:21Z")
> [@Jack\_Batty](#): > > _The Movies_ … I just downloaded it and I haven’t extracted it yet, so I’m not entirely sure if I’ve got myself a working copy… Not much luck yet. It runs but pretty much immediately crashes. I’ve tried a couple of fixes, like setting it to run in Windows 7 compatability and even editing the registry to make it run in windowed mode, but the most I’ve gotten out of it so far is running it with low graphics settings - which kind of defeats the purpose of running a 20 year old game on a new laptop. I’ll keep playing hacker like I know what I’m doing and see if I can find a fix. ---
**Author:** ![Bashorian](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bashorian/32/3546_2.png) [@Bashorian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bashorian)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2023, 2:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/free-pc-game-and-free-weekend-notification-thread/704513/1888 "2023-05-31T02:45:10Z")
System Shock is being given away on GOG for the next few days. I never did play the original. I’ve read a few good things about this re-release, but who knows; I don’t really trust reviews by gamer mags. ---
**Author:** ![Whack-a-Mole](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/whack-a-mole/32/141_2.png) [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2023, 2:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/free-pc-game-and-free-weekend-notification-thread/704513/1889 "2023-05-31T02:49:50Z")
> [@Bashorian](#): > > System Shock is being given away on GOG for the next few days. Great game. An early favorite of mine. Although my heart is with System Shock 2. Know that a [re-made System Shock (not free, you have to pay)](https://store.steampowered.com/app/482400/System_Shock/) has just hit the market (released today). I have seen some reviews of it…not bad, not great but mostly positive. Kinda depends on what you expect from a re-make. But it costs $40 (too much IMHO but YMMV). ---
**Author:** ![Bashorian](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bashorian/32/3546_2.png) [@Bashorian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bashorian)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2023, 2:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/free-pc-game-and-free-weekend-notification-thread/704513/1890 "2023-05-31T02:56:04Z")
> [@Bashorian](#): > > System Shock is being given away on GOG for the next few days. I never did play the original. I’ve read a few good things about this re-release, but who knows; I don’t really trust reviews by gamer mags. Ouch. Not the game, just some art and stuff related to the game. The actual game is actually $40.00 on GOG too. ---
**Author:** ![Atamasama](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/atamasama/32/12961_2.png) [@Atamasama](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atamasama)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2023, 2:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/free-pc-game-and-free-weekend-notification-thread/704513/1891 "2023-05-31T02:58:57Z")
> [@Bashorian](#): > > System Shock is being given away on GOG for the next few days. Hmm, when I checked earlier today it was just a multimedia pack based off art assets from the new game. [https://www.gog.com/en/game/system\_shock\_goodie\_pack](https://www.gog.com/en/game/system_shock_goodie_pack) I don’t think any actual “game” is being given away. ETA: Barely ninja’d! ---
**Author:** ![Terminus\_Est](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/terminus_est/32/3087_2.png) [@Terminus\_Est](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Terminus_Est)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2023, 3:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/free-pc-game-and-free-weekend-notification-thread/704513/1892 "2023-05-31T03:30:33Z")
The original System Shock (albeit in Enhanced Edition form), can still be bought on GOG at 85% discount. > **[System Shock: Enhanced Edition](https://www.gog.com/en/game/system_shock_enhanced_edition)** > > System Shock: Enhanced Edition also includes the classic 32-bit version of the game. ---
**Author:** ![Projammer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/projammer/32/559_2.png) [@Projammer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Projammer)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2023, 3:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/free-pc-game-and-free-weekend-notification-thread/704513/1893 "2023-05-31T03:58:27Z")
> [@Whack-a-Mole](#): > > But it costs $40 (too much IMHO but YMMV). I’m with you. It looks good, but not $40 good. Wishlisted to be notified when it’s on sale. ---
**Author:** ![superwombat](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/superwombat/32/16616_2.png) [@superwombat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/superwombat)\ **Post date:** [June 1, 2023, 3:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/free-pc-game-and-free-weekend-notification-thread/704513/1894 "2023-06-01T15:28:13Z")
Today on Epic: [https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/midnight-ghost-hunt](https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/midnight-ghost-hunt) ---
**Author:** ![Jophiel](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jophiel/32/66_2.png) [@Jophiel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jophiel)\ **Post date:** [June 1, 2023, 4:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/free-pc-game-and-free-weekend-notification-thread/704513/1895 "2023-06-01T16:40:26Z")
Tell Me Why is free on Steam. Pretty sure it was free for June (Pride Month) last year as well so, if you’re a long time thread denizen, you likely already own it. https://store.steampowered.com/widget/1180660 ---
**Author:** ![Jophiel](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jophiel/32/66_2.png) [@Jophiel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jophiel)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2023, 4:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/free-pc-game-and-free-weekend-notification-thread/704513/1896 "2023-06-05T16:52:37Z")
Field of Glory II is currently free on Steam https://store.steampowered.com/widget/660160 ---
**Author:** ![superwombat](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/superwombat/32/16616_2.png) [@superwombat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/superwombat)\ **Post date:** [June 6, 2023, 5:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/free-pc-game-and-free-weekend-notification-thread/704513/1897 "2023-06-06T17:04:40Z")
Free on GOG > **[Amnesia: A Machine For Pigs](https://www.gog.com/en/game/amnesia_a_machine_for_pigs)** > > The Swine are Rising! > > In 2010 Frictional Games terrified the world with the cult horr ---
**Author:** ![superwombat](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/superwombat/32/16616_2.png) [@superwombat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/superwombat)\ **Post date:** [June 8, 2023, 4:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/free-pc-game-and-free-weekend-notification-thread/704513/1898 "2023-06-08T16:47:23Z")
Today on Epic: [https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/payday-2-c66369](https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/payday-2-c66369) ---
**Author:** ![Jophiel](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jophiel/32/66_2.png) [@Jophiel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jophiel)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2023, 6:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/free-pc-game-and-free-weekend-notification-thread/704513/1899 "2023-06-11T18:17:42Z")
Free Not-Game from GOG – Cyberpunk and Phantom Liberty “goodies pack” (i.e. wallpapers, artwork, etc) > **[Cyberpunk 2077 & Phantom Liberty Goodies Collection](https://www.gog.com/en/game/cyberpunk_2077_phantom_liberty_goodies_collection)** > > Hey there, chooms!  > > Before you take on an impossible mission of espionage and survival i ---
**Author:** ![Jophiel](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jophiel/32/66_2.png) [@Jophiel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jophiel)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2023, 12:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/free-pc-game-and-free-weekend-notification-thread/704513/1900 "2023-06-12T12:47:30Z")
2021 Action/Adventure Platformer “Sunblaze” is free on GOG for the next day and a half or so > **[Sunblaze](https://www.gog.com/en/game/sunblaze)** > > ”Whose blood is that on the walls?” -Josie > > > > Do you think you’ve got what it takes to be ---
**Author:** ![superwombat](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/superwombat/32/16616_2.png) [@superwombat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/superwombat)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2023, 6:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/free-pc-game-and-free-weekend-notification-thread/704513/1901 "2023-06-14T18:13:15Z")
Free on GOG: > **[Crusader Kings II](https://www.gog.com/game/crusader_kings_ii)** > > The Dark Ages might be drawing to a close, but Europe is still in turmoil. Petty lords vi ---
**Author:** ![Whack-a-Mole](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/whack-a-mole/32/141_2.png) [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2023, 7:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/free-pc-game-and-free-weekend-notification-thread/704513/1902 "2023-06-14T19:09:18Z")
Great game. It’s quite involved though. And, like all Paradox games they make their money on loads of DLC. Worth getting IMO. ---
**Author:** ![Terminus\_Est](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/terminus_est/32/3087_2.png) [@Terminus\_Est](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Terminus_Est)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2023, 11:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/free-pc-game-and-free-weekend-notification-thread/704513/1903 "2023-06-14T23:23:12Z")
CKII has been free to play on Steam for a while. ---
**Author:** ![Atamasama](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/atamasama/32/12961_2.png) [@Atamasama](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atamasama)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2023, 4:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/free-pc-game-and-free-weekend-notification-thread/704513/1904 "2023-06-15T04:39:06Z")
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