Free Games to Play This Month

by | Jan 22, 2026 | News, Video Games | 2 comments

Alan Wake Remastered

This month, gamers can build their libraries without spending a cent. Across PC and consoles, platforms such as the Epic Games Store, Amazon Luna, and PlayStation Plus offer free games that range from major releases to well-liked indie titles.

Epic Games Store Free Games and Free-to-Play Titles

The Epic Games Store continues its weekly free games promotion with new titles rotating every Thursday. These free games can be added to your library during their free window and kept forever once claimed.

Raven2

Raven2 is a free-to-play dark fantasy MMORPG available until January 29 that focuses on large-scale PvP, dungeon raids, and character progression. Built as a follow-up to the original Raven, it emphasizes combat-driven gameplay and cooperative systems designed for long-term play.

Definitely Not Fried Chicken

Definitely Not Fried Chicken is a management simulation game where players build a fast-food empire as a front for a criminal operation. Behind the scenes, restaurants double as drug labs. The game blends strategy, humor, and resource management. It is available for free on the Epic Games Store from January 29 through February 5, after which it returns to a paid title.

Definitely Not Fried Chicken

Free-to-Play Year-Round

Beyond these titles, the Epic Games Store hosts a large and constantly growing lineup of free-to-play titles available year-round. These games can be downloaded and played at any time without a purchase, covering shooters, MMOs, survival games, and competitive esports titles.


Amazon Luna Free Games

Amazon Prime members get access to free downloadable games through Prime Gaming and a rotating catalog of cloud-play titles through Amazon Luna. The lineup this month spans strategy, narrative-driven games, and big-name releases.

Sid Meier’s Civilization VI

Civilization VI lets players guide a civilization from the ancient era to the modern age. Turn-based strategy, diplomacy, and long-term planning make it easy to lose hours building an empire and competing against AI or friends.

Harold Halibut

Harold Halibut is a narrative adventure with a distinctive handcrafted visual style. The game focuses on story, character interactions, and exploration rather than fast-paced action.

Harold Halibut

Alan Wake Remastered

Available to stream on Luna, Alan Wake is a psychological thriller centered on a writer trapped in a small town plagued by supernatural events. Its atmosphere and story-driven structure helped it become a cult classic.

Death Stranding Director’s Cut

Death Stranding Director’s Cut is a unique take on open-world gameplay focused on traversal, connection, and survival. The Director’s Cut adds new content and refinements to the original experience.

Death Stranding Director's Cut


PlayStation Plus Free Titles

PlayStation Plus subscribers can claim several free games this month, which will remain available to play as long as their subscription remains active.

Disney Epic Mickey Rebrushed

Epic Mickey Rebrushed reintroduces the classic platformer with updated visuals. Players control Mickey Mouse while navigating a creative Disney-themed world filled with puzzles and platforming challenges.

Disney Epic Mickey Rebrushed

Core Keeper

Core Keeper blends sandbox exploration, crafting, and survival. Set in an underground world, the game supports co-op play and encourages players to explore, fight bosses, and build their own bases.

Need for Speed Unbound

Need for Speed Unbound delivers fast arcade racing with a stylized visual look. Players can customize cars, compete in street races, and explore an open city designed around speed and style.

NES Unbound

Illustration of American Legion Gaming Writer Rikki Almanza

Written By Rikki Almanza

Rikki writes for American Legion Gaming and comes from a proud military family as both a military brat and the spouse of a Veteran. She grew up playing classics like Street Fighter II, Mortal Kombat, X-Men, The Legend of Zelda, Sonic the Hedgehog, and Golden Axe on her Sega Genesis. Some of her favorite childhood memories include trips to Hastings Entertainment with her dad to rent new video games.

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2 Comments

  1. Joshua W

    Totally epic

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  2. Joshua W

    So what’s cooking 🍳 in game 🎮 🤔 time?

    Reply

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