On The Table Read Magazine, “the best arts and entertainment magazine UK“, grab two fantastic indie games completely free on Steam right now and keep them forever in your library, but hurry as this limited-time offer ends on January 22, 2026!
Steam is currently running a limited-time promotion where users can claim two indie games for free and keep them permanently in their library. The offer ends on January 22, 2026, so time is running out—especially with the current date being January 21.
These aren’t temporary trials or free weekends; once added to your Steam account before the deadline, both titles stay yours forever, even if you don’t download or play them right away. All it takes is visiting their Steam store pages and clicking to claim them while the promotion is active.


The Two Free Games On Steam
Crown Champion: Legends of the Arena
Developed by Pilgrim Adventures and originally released in 2016, this is a fantasy RPG combined with management simulation elements. Players take on the role of a gladiatorial academy owner in a ruthless world of combat. Your tasks include training fighters, building relationships with them, managing your estate, and progressing through 12 arenas while battling dozens of opponents and improving your reputation among the realm’s nobles. It features a charming, old-school art style with isometric/top-down views reminiscent of classic CRPGs. The game has earned a Very Positive rating on Steam (around 84% positive from 195 reviews) and normally retails for $4.99. It’s a solid pickup for fans of strategy-RPG hybrids or gladiator-themed games.

Battle Simulator: Counter Stickman
A more recent title from developer Yurii Nikshych (released December 2023), this is a straightforward battle simulator featuring stickman characters. You command counter-terrorist stickmen forces in tactical strikes against enemy “terror” stickmen. It’s a simple, indie-style strategy/sim game focused on setting up and watching battles unfold. It carries a Mixed rating on Steam (around 66% positive from a small number of reviews) and usually costs $2.99. While lighter and more niche than the first game, it’s an easy, no-commitment add for anyone who enjoys casual simulators or stickman-themed action.
Why Claim Them Now?
Steam frequently offers free games or massive discounts, but these “free to keep forever” promotions are always worth grabbing—even if the games aren’t your usual genre. They cost nothing, take seconds to claim, and expand your library risk-free. Many players build huge collections this way, playing titles years later when the mood strikes.
To claim them:
- Head to the Steam store pages for Crown Champion: Legends of the Arena and Battle Simulator: Counter Stickman.
- If you’re logged in, add them to your library before the promotion expires (noting that exact end times may vary slightly by region, often around midday to evening UTC on January 22).
Don’t miss out—January 22 is just hours away for many time zones. Claim them today and enjoy two extra games in your collection at zero cost!
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