4 Free Steam Games to Keep Forever (Oct 23)

Steam has added four new games that are free to download and keep forever. The games appeared on Steam on October 23, 2026, and each one can be added to your library at no cost.

Key Takeaways

• Four new games became free to keep on Steam on October 23, 2026: aSc Boom, The Residual, Webs of Reverie and Moto Racing Manager.
• Adding a free game to your Steam library keeps it in your collection permanently, provided it stays listed on Steam.
• The four games cover a wizard arena brawler, a short narrative platformer, a first-person horror game and a racing team manager.
• Webs of Reverie is a first-person survival horror game set in Ironveil Psychiatric Hospital.

What are the 4 free Steam games?

The four free Steam games are aSc Boom, The Residual, Webs of Reverie and Moto Racing Manager. All four were added on October 23, according to a Free Steam Games post flagged by Screen Rant, and all four are free to play with no purchase required.

To claim them, visit each game's Steam product page and add it to your library. Once added, the game
joins your collection permanently and can be downloaded at any time, as long as it remains listed on the platform.

What is aSc Boom?

aSc Boom is a wizard arena brawler for one to four players. The developer notes that AI was used for the game's soundtrack. It is the most multiplayer-friendly pick of the four, built around short arena battles rather than a long campaign.

What is The Residual?

The Residual is described as a short, free atmospheric narrative platformer about loneliness, memory, love and a collapsing world that may or may not be real. Its developer notes that generative AI assisted with programming and created most of the game's visual assets. If you want a brief, story-led game, this is the one to try first.

What is Webs of Reverie?

Webs of Reverie is a first-person survival horror game from Mouse Byte Studios. Players explore Ironveil Psychiatric Hospital while trying to escape and stay sane, with terrifying staff standing in the way. With Halloween a week away, it is the most seasonal pick of the four.

What is Moto Racing Manager?

Moto Racing Manager is a racing team management game. Players manage a racing team, optimising the bike, the driver and more. The developers note that generative AI does not run inside the game, but was used for 3D representations of motorcycles, icons and artwork.

Related coverage: DeadPoly free on Steam until October 26, Epic free games Home and Sker Ritual, and GetHigh.EXE free on Epic until November 2.

Source: Screen Rant, reporting a Free Steam Games post on X.

FAQ

Are the 4 new Steam games really free to keep?

Yes. Add each game to your Steam library and it stays in your collection permanently, provided it remains listed on Steam.

Do you need Steam Deck or a subscription to claim them?

No. A free Steam account is enough. There is no subscription requirement.

Which free Steam game should you try first?

Try Webs of Reverie for horror, aSc Boom for multiplayer, The Residual for a short story, and Moto Racing Manager for management.

How long will the 4 free Steam games stay free?

No end date has been stated for these four. Claim them soon, since free listings can change without notice.

Screenshots: Mouse Byte Studios / Steam