# 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:** 97
**Author:** ![EllisDee](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ellisdee/32/4531_2.png) [@EllisDee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EllisDee)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2023, 4:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/free-pc-game-and-free-weekend-notification-thread/704513/1925 "2023-07-02T04:28:50Z")
I also use Firefox. Looking at my extensions now, it’s called Augmented Steam. > **[Augmented Steam – Get this Extension for 🦊 Firefox (en-US)](https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/augmented-steam/)** > > Download Augmented Steam for Firefox. Augments your Steam Experience I’m sure there’s a different one for chrome. My only complaint is that it includes free giveaways in the historical low tallies, meaning if a game has ever been given away free, the historical low is zero. It would be better if they made the historical low exclude giveaways, since giveaways are typically one-time deals you can’t get again. For example, if you wanted to buy Subnautica and were wondering what discount to wait for, you get no data because it was free at Epic store once back in 2018. Even worse, some games offer a free trial weekend – not even free to keep – and that also overwrites the historical low value with zero. Other than the free giveaways/trials issue, it’s fantastic. ---
**Author:** ![liirogue](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/dbc845/32.png) [@liirogue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/liirogue)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2023, 7:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/free-pc-game-and-free-weekend-notification-thread/704513/1926 "2023-07-02T19:16:52Z")
Thank you both, that is great info! ---
**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:** [July 2, 2023, 9:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/free-pc-game-and-free-weekend-notification-thread/704513/1927 "2023-07-02T21:35:06Z")
Also worth looking at [Steamdb](https://steamdb.info/sales/) where you can filter games by price, rating, genre, include/exclude by tag, only show games on sale for their best historical discount and more. Great for when you have $10 burning a hole in your pocket but you’re looking for idea on what to buy. ---
**Author:** ![Mahaloth](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mahaloth/32/1079_2.png) [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2023, 9:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/free-pc-game-and-free-weekend-notification-thread/704513/1928 "2023-07-02T21:37:54Z")
> [@EllisDee](#): > > I also use Firefox. Looking at my extensions now, it’s called Augmented Steam. Thanks. I had either this or something identical years and years ago, but it became obsolete at one point and I moved on. Glad to see it is back or someone else has re-created it. ---
**Author:** ![engineer\_comp\_geek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/engineer_comp_geek/32/504_2.png) [@engineer\_comp\_geek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/engineer_comp_geek)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2023, 3:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/free-pc-game-and-free-weekend-notification-thread/704513/1929 "2023-07-06T15:29:16Z")
This week’s Epic freebie is [Grime](https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/grime). ---
**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:** [July 6, 2023, 10:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/free-pc-game-and-free-weekend-notification-thread/704513/1930 "2023-07-06T22:09:41Z")
Just a quick reminder that Amazon Prime has free weekly games. Had totally slipped my mind for the past few months. > **[Prime Gaming](https://gaming.amazon.com/home)** > > Prime Gaming Home Page ---
**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:** [July 13, 2023, 4:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/free-pc-game-and-free-weekend-notification-thread/704513/1931 "2023-07-13T16:05:59Z")
Today on Epic: [https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/train-valley-2-3606da](https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/train-valley-2-3606da) ---
**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:** [July 14, 2023, 9:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/free-pc-game-and-free-weekend-notification-thread/704513/1932 "2023-07-14T21:50:08Z")
The Whisperer, a 2creepy4u horror point-and-click game is currently free on GOG. Actually available via it’s product page and not through the main store page! > **[The Whisperer](https://www.gog.com/en/game/the_whisperer)** > > Investigate an abandoned trading post, explore its surroundings and solve the terrible my ---
**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:** [July 14, 2023, 10:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/free-pc-game-and-free-weekend-notification-thread/704513/1933 "2023-07-14T22:42:32Z")
> [@Jophiel](#): > > The Whisperer, a 2creepy4u horror point-and-click game is currently free on GOG. I don’t know what it is, but the bleakness of those screenshots creep me out more than any “dimly lit abandoned mental hospital” ever did, or whatever the usual horror trope must be. I can’t even say why. It is clearly a small game, only 45 minutes of gameplay, and normally $1.24, but it looks like an interesting diversion. ---
**Author:** ![ParallelLines](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/parallellines/32/3575_2.png) [@ParallelLines](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ParallelLines)\ **Post date:** [July 14, 2023, 11:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/free-pc-game-and-free-weekend-notification-thread/704513/1934 "2023-07-14T23:36:35Z")
Yes but… As @Atamasama mentions, and I will will quote from the page - > _The Whisperer_ is a standalone game, but it also serves as a prelude to _The Whispering Valley_ (2022). It is around 45 minutes long. So it’s another “free” game that works more like a teaser/demo for a full game. Not absolutely a bad thing, especially for free, but frustrating. ---
**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:** [July 15, 2023, 4:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/free-pc-game-and-free-weekend-notification-thread/704513/1935 "2023-07-15T16:07:00Z")
I don’t find it frustrating if it’s a self contained experience (which this seems to be). Lots of good short games out there – especially narrative ones. But people should read the description and make their own choices. ---
**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:** [July 15, 2023, 10:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/free-pc-game-and-free-weekend-notification-thread/704513/1936 "2023-07-15T22:21:07Z")
[Sega Bass Fishing](https://store.steampowered.com/app/71240/SEGA_Bass_Fishing/) is free on Steam until… Sept 24th? Ok, then. Not a big run on fishing games from 2011, I guess. ---
**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:** [July 16, 2023, 9:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/free-pc-game-and-free-weekend-notification-thread/704513/1937 "2023-07-16T09:28:34Z")
It’s £5.99 here, might be region specific ---
**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:** [July 16, 2023, 7:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/free-pc-game-and-free-weekend-notification-thread/704513/1938 "2023-07-16T19:40:29Z")
I think they killed it early (original ending date was in error perhaps) ---
**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:** [July 16, 2023, 10:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/free-pc-game-and-free-weekend-notification-thread/704513/1939 "2023-07-16T22:56:34Z")
When I tried to add it to my account when it was Free, it gave me an error. Tried a few times throughout the day, no luck. I’ve wishlisted it in case it happens again. ---
**Author:** ![nightshadea](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/7ba0ec/32.png) [@nightshadea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nightshadea)\ **Post date:** [July 18, 2023, 4:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/free-pc-game-and-free-weekend-notification-thread/704513/1940 "2023-07-18T04:25:58Z")
segas arcade fishing games were cool back in the day as it actually a fishing pole to use as the controller and so did the Dreamcast version if I remember right ---
**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:** [July 20, 2023, 4:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/free-pc-game-and-free-weekend-notification-thread/704513/1941 "2023-07-20T16:09:44Z")
Today on Epic: [https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/murder-by-numbers](https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/murder-by-numbers) [https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/the-elder-scrolls-online](https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/the-elder-scrolls-online) ---
**Author:** ![Kron](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kron/32/12444_2.png) [@Kron](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kron)\ **Post date:** [July 21, 2023, 2:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/free-pc-game-and-free-weekend-notification-thread/704513/1942 "2023-07-21T02:01:04Z")
Murder by numbers is a fun little number-puzzle game. Kind of vapid storyline, but an interesting enough diversion if you have a few minutes to kill before bed or something. I used to do a puzzle or two at night on my Stadia (RIP). ---
**Author:** ![Sicks\_Ate](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/258eb7/32.png) [@Sicks\_Ate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sicks_Ate)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2023, 6:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/free-pc-game-and-free-weekend-notification-thread/704513/1943 "2023-07-23T18:50:07Z")
Is ESO pay-once? Or subscription? ---
**Author:** ![Mahaloth](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mahaloth/32/1079_2.png) [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2023, 6:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/free-pc-game-and-free-weekend-notification-thread/704513/1944 "2023-07-23T18:58:46Z")
> [@Sicks\_Ate](#): > > Is ESO pay-once? Or subscription?.. $15 a month, apparently. Boo. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/free-pc-game-and-free-weekend-notification-thread/704513.md?page=96) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/free-pc-game-and-free-weekend-notification-thread/704513.md?page=98)