Steam has made several games available for free this week, offering three titles that can be played for a few days and one that can be kept permanently. In addition, two large downloadable content (DLC) packs, valued at a total of 50 euros, are available for free. As is typical, Steam provides new free games every weekend, along with various gifts for players to collect. This week, ARC Raiders and Squad 44 are among the games available for free play, while the indie game Pony Island can be kept permanently. Two major DLCs are also being offered for popular titles, including World of Warships. Steam regularly gives players the chance to try out games without spending money. Some of these free games are available permanently, while others are only playable for a short period. Occasionally, new free-to-play games are also introduced, which can be worth exploring. In the coming days, players can try ARC Raiders, which is celebrating a major update, and Squad 44, a tactical game that may appeal to fans of Wardogs. This is also a chance to test Core Keeper, an adventure game that can be played solo or cooperatively. Additionally, Pony Island, a puzzle game with a strange and unique atmosphere, can be added permanently to a player’s Steam collection. The platform is also offering two free gift packs valued at a total of 50 euros. One includes a ship for World of Warships worth 10 euros, while the other is a large DLC for Gear Club Unlimited 3 worth 40 euros. ARC Raiders is free on Steam until October 12, 2026, at 10:00 AM, and will also be available on other platforms until the same time. Core Keeper is playable for free until October 12, 2026, at 7:00 PM. Squad 44 is free until October 13, 2026, at 7:00 PM. Pony Island can be kept permanently until October 12, 2026, at 7:00 PM. The World of Warships DLC Ning Hai is free until October 13, 2026, at 3:00 AM, and the Gear Club Unlimited 3 DLC Gear.Club Signature Pack is free until October 22, 2026, at 7:00 PM. ARC Raiders is currently free on Steam, as well as on other platforms, and is celebrating the release of its largest update to date. The update adds a new map, which is the largest in the game’s history, along with new features that allow players to build their own nests and find new objectives. New enemies, items, and gameplay mechanics are also included. This makes it an ideal time for players to test these changes on Steam.