Each month brings with it a variety of free games across numerous platforms. Sometimes these “free” games actually require a subscription to services likePlayStation Plusor Xbox Games with Gold, but other times they are available completely free of charge, with no strings attached.
The free games for June 2021 are a combination, with some requiring subscriptions and others given away as part of promotions, like tocelebrate Pride Month. The games range from high-octane action titles to narrative-driven adventure games, so there should be plenty of variety for anyone downloading free games in June.
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For those hoping to maximize the number of free games they can claim for the month of June, here are all the free games available right now.
Epic Games Store Free Game
Last week’s free Epic Games Store game was social deduction gameAmong Us, and leaks pointed to the newest free game beingRise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration. However, it seems those leaks were inaccurate, as thenew Epic Games Store free gamefor June 2021 is none other thanFrostpunk. For the uninitiated,Frostpunkis a survival game with city-building mechanics. The game earned mostly positive reviews when it first released, and while some fans may be disappointed thatRise of the Tomb Raiderisn’t the free game,Frostpunkis certainly nothing to sneeze at.
Pride Month Free Game
June is Pride Month and to celebrate, fans can snag themselves a free game. Dontnod Entertainment’sTell Me Whyis notable for being the first big budget game with a transgender lead character, and now it’s available to claim and download completely for free for the entire month of June. Anyone interested inplayingTell Me Whyfor freecan do so by claiming the game through Steam on PC or on their Xbox consoles.
For those unfamiliar withTell Me Why, it plays very similarly to Dontnod Entertainment’s other games, like theLife is Strangeseries. It’s essentially the modern take on the point-and-click adventure game genre, with players scouring the environment for clues on how to progress while also making important dialogue choices that can impact relationships and the flow of the story.
PS Plus Free Games for June 2021
For PS5 gamers, the free PS Plus game for June 2021 isOperation: Tango. A unique co-op puzzle game,Operation: Tangorequires voice chatto function and can only be played in co-op, which is quite the departure when compared to most other free PS Plus games.Star Wars: Squadrons, meanwhile, is mostly well-receivedStar Warsgame all about spaceship combat. And finally,Virtua Fighter 5: Ultimate Showdownis a re-release ofVirtua Fighter 5, touched up with improved performance, visuals, and some new content.
Thefree PS Plus games for June 2021will be available to claim and download until Tuesday, July 6. At that point, the free PS Plus games for June 2021 will be cycled out in favor of the free PS Plus games for July, which will mostly likely be revealed on Wednesday, June 30, assuming Sony sticks to its usual pattern.
Xbox Games With Gold Free Games for June 2021
