Steam‘s Free Weekend Promotion is only offering one free game this weekend, but it’s unique in that this brand-new 2026 game does not officially launch until November 10. In other words, the current Steam Free Weekend Promotion is giving players complete access and essentially a preview ahead of launch (showcasing confidence, if nothing else).
For those unfamiliar, Steam’s Free Weekend Promotion makes a game playable at absolutely no cost until a specific time (November 3 at 10 am PT/1 pm ET in this case). Players have unfettered access until that point, but they’ll lose access at that time. The good news is this Steam game will have a launch discount after this preview, lasting through its proper release date of November 10.
The Steam Free Weekend game, available from now until November 3 at 10 am PT/1 pm ET, is Football Manager 27. Football Manager 27 is the latest entry in the long-running soccer management simulation series from Sports Interactive and SEGA, putting players in charge of their own club as they attempt to build a championship-winning team. Football Manager 27 focuses on everything that goes into running a successful club, from signing players to developing talent and making match-changing decisions. The latest installment also introduces an improved Tactical Effectiveness system, more opportunities to adjust strategies during games, enhanced stadiums and crowds, and improved player animations.
Find the odd one out before the timer hits zero.
Unlike a traditional Steam demo, Football Manager 27‘s Launch Preview offers the complete experience, although some bugs and missing assets may still be present. Better yet, players can carry over their progress into the full release without starting over.
Of course, Football Manager 27 isn’t going to be for everyone, but it’s not the only free PC game via Steam right now. Steam also has a Free-to-Keep Promotion, where players can download and keep a game forever so long as they download it before an expiration date. It’s essentially the opposite of Steam Free Weekends. And right now, there’s a Steam Free-to-Keep Promotion for a 2018 game with Overwhelmingly Positive reviews on the platform until October 31 at 10 am PT/1 pm ET.
Hexologic is the newest Steam Free-to-Keep game, a relaxing puzzle game from indie developer MythicOwl that puts a unique spin on the classic Sudoku formula. Hexologic challenges players to solve increasingly difficult puzzles by placing dots inside hexagonal tiles, making sure their combined values match the numbers displayed along the edges of each grid. While the concept is simple enough for newcomers to understand, Hexologic gradually introduces new mechanics and more complicated puzzles that put players’ logic and problem-solving skills to the test. There are more than 90 levels spread across 6 distinct worlds, each featuring its own gameplay mechanics, colorful visuals, and relaxing music. Hexologic has also been incredibly well-received by Steam users, boasting an “Overwhelmingly Positive” rating, with 96% of its 700 reviews being positive.