Steam users can currently claim the 2025 single-player survival game Arabian Gulf completely free of charge. Gamers looking to add this game to their Steam libraries must act fast, as this free promotion is only available until February 8.
Steam has been offering plenty of free games of late, allowing players to bulk up their game libraries at no cost. These games don’t have to be played immediately, so often gamers will grab them while they’re free and add them to their growing backlogs. After all, it costs absolutely nothing. While the Epic Games Store is where PC gamers can often find recognizable titles for free, Steam’s giveaways are often from indie developers looking to get eyes on their game. This is almost more exciting – indie games are often a little more experimental with their ideas, which can make playing them a far more interesting experience. If nothing else, grabbing these games while they’re free is a consistent way to progress toward Steam’s game collector badges, which can be displayed on public profiles.
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Current Free Steam Game
Players can go to Steam right now and grab Arabian Gulf for free, a single-player survival action game released by indie developer IVDev in 2025. It is the first and only title by the developer. According to the game’s Steam description, players will “face relentless enemies, endure tough conditions, and fight through dangerous terrain using basic tools and weapons.” The objective here is to “survive, overcome each challenge, reach the distant castle, and claim the hidden treasure” in what is described as “a test of your skill and courage.”
At the time of writing, there aren’t too many Steam player reviews for Arabian Gulf, though the ones that are there are mixed. According to the reviews, the game only has three levels, making it a very short experience. However, given the fact that it’s free, this might not be a problem for some gamers. One who did enjoy the game claimed they’d like to see a chapter two to expand the game featuring “more zombies,” while another described it as a “fun game for the price.” At full price, Arabian Gulf costs just $1.99, but it’s still nice to save a couple of dollars to get it for free.
Gamers who want to pick up Arabian Gulf on Steam for free will need to act fast. This free promotion is only active until February 8, after which it’ll return to full price. Interested players don’t need to download the game immediately. Once a game has been added to the Steam library, it stays there forever. This gives gamers the opportunity to return to it later, if they don’t want to play it right away. Prior to this free Steam promotion, Arabian Gulf struggled to find an audience. After, it has already reached a new peak concurrent player count. It’s still just a humble 77 players, but it would be cool to see more people give it a try in the coming days.
Who’s That Character?
Identify the silhouettes before time runs out.
Identify the silhouettes before time runs out.
Easy (7.5s)Medium (5.0s)Hard (2.5s)Permadeath (2.5s)
As well as Arabian Gulf, PC gamers have another free game to claim right now, although it’s not on Steam. Users can head to the Epic Games Store to get Botany Manor for free until February 12, a first-person puzzle game from 2024. These kinds of promotions are a constant reminder that PC gamers don’t have to spend massive amounts of money to get a bulky gaming library.
