Games

I previously shared a list of great free games on Steam. With many new games added since then, it’s time for an updated list of the best free options available in 2026. I focused on games with positive reviews and a good number of player ratings. I also aimed for a variety of genres to appeal to different types of gamers. This list is ranked based on how much fun and playtime you’ll likely get from each game as a free player. Here are my top 10 picks for free Steam games in 2026.

But the past few days have been lovely: our feed is full of people talking about DriveClub again.

A new Mystery Gift is available in Pokemon Pokopia: a Chansey Plant! This item looks like the Chansey Pokémon – a bush with a large egg. While it doesn’t have any special functions, there’s a rare chance it will be built with a Ditto face instead of Chansey’s. To get the Ditto version, just keep rebuilding the item until it appears with the alternate face.

The comic series Absolute Superman has done an excellent job of delving into the backstories of its villains. The writers haven’t been afraid to take chances, showing fresh takes on characters like Ra’s al Ghul and Lex Luthor. Now, Absolute Superman is beginning a new story arc, introducing a villain fans have been eagerly anticipating. This version of the villain is different from the one in the main DC Universe, and the story explores those differences and what they mean for the future of this alternate world.

In the “Scales & The Sword” podcast, host BB Urich – wearing a Kingpin mask – mentions the mayor’s “friendly neighborhood task force.” This is likely a deliberate nod to the famous “friendly neighborhood Spider-Man” phrase. It’s a clever moment where Marvel acknowledges fan hopes for a Daredevil and Spider-Man team-up, something fans have wanted for a long time but that doesn’t appear to be planned anytime soon.

DC Studios and Warner Bros. recently shared a look behind the scenes of the new trailer, featuring footage from the movie’s production and interviews with director Craig Gillespie, star Milly Alcock, and James Gunn. Gunn explained Supergirl’s difficult upbringing: “Supergirl grew up on the remains of a destroyed planet, surrounded by death. She’s very different from Superman and Clark Kent.”

Television quickly adapted to changing tastes. The early 2000s saw a surge in science fiction dramas with complex themes, pushing the boundaries of what the genre could achieve on TV. These shows were built around long, intricate storylines, inviting the same kind of detailed analysis previously reserved for high-quality dramas. This new format allowed television to fully utilize its strengths—like longer episodes—to create deeper characters and explore complex political ideas in ways that traditional science fiction movies couldn’t. Even today, the best of these shows remain powerful and engaging.

Paramount and a famous anime series have joined forces to create a special collectible: the “VF-25 Messiah Valkyrie Top Gun: Maverick.” You can now pre-order this transforming model kit, which turns into a mech, and it’s expected to ship in September. Bandai Namco offers this description of the exciting collaboration:

Eastshade Studios first announced their new magical RPG, Songs of Glimmerwick, four years ago. Considering the positive reception of their debut game, Eastshade (released in 2019), it’s expected to be well worth the wait. Recently, the studio shared a new gameplay trailer, and the game appears to be a charming, music-filled adventure that fans of Hogwarts Legacy will likely enjoy.

Wow, everyone’s been talking about this new open world action game since it came out, and it’s been a huge hit! I mean, it’s already sold over 4 million copies – that’s incredible!