It’s that time of year again! Are you all set for our massive annual Holiday giveaway? You’ve got a chance to snag FREE games for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, PlayStation VR2, and Nintendo Switch!
“So, what’s up for grabs, Ceidz?” you might ask. Once the contest wraps up on January 10, 2025, we’ll randomly select ten lucky winners from all the entries. The winners get to choose their free games from our list, depending on their rank. We’re going all out, just like last year, with a fantastic range of both retail and indie games for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Nintendo Switch. Plus, the top two winners will snag a PSN or a Nintendo eShop gift card!
Here’s how the winnings are broken down:
– 1st place lands a $50 US PSN or Nintendo US eShop Gift Card (Digital Code) plus FOURTEEN (14) games from the list below.
– 2nd place earns a $20 US PSN or Nintendo US eShop Gift Card (Digital Code) plus FOURTEEN (14) games from the list below.
– 3rd place gets FOURTEEN (14) games from the list below.
– 4th and 5th places score TWELVE (12) games each from the list.
– 6th to 10th places will choose TEN (10) games apiece from the list.
Let’s dive into the games you could win! Keep in mind, the lineup may update or expand as the giveaway progresses.
RETAIL GAMES
– Tengoku Struggle -Stayside- (Nintendo Switch – NA): A fantasy-themed Otome visual novel from Aksys Games, Idea Factory, and Otomate, where sinners clash endlessly.
– V Rising (PlayStation 5 – NA): A vampire survival action RPG from Stunlock Studios and Auroch Digital.
– Parkitect: Deluxe Edition (PS4/PS5 Cross-Buy – NA or EU): A theme park tycoon game where you build and manage a park, courtesy of BlitWorks Games and Texel Raptor.
– Hunt: Showdown 1986 (PlayStation 5 – NA): Crytek’s intense online FPS extraction challenge.
– Spirit Hunter: Death Mark II (Nintendo Switch – NA): A gripping horror title rated M for Mature from Aksys Games and EXPERIENCE.
– Girl Genius: Adventures In Castle Heterodyne (PlayStation 4 – NA): A fresh 3D adventure based on the graphic novel series by Rain Games.
– Umamusume Pretty Derby – Party Dash (PlayStation 4 – NA): A pixel-art party game full of fun from Arc System Works and Cygames.
– Tokyo Xanadu eX+ (Nintendo Switch – NA): The reimagined cult classic action RPG from Nihon Falcon and Aksys Games.
– The Karate Kid: Street Rumble (Nintendo Switch – NA): A beat ’em up inspired by the original trilogy from GameMill Entertainment and Sony Pictures Consumer Products.
– MONOPOLY (PS4/PS5 Cross-Buy or Nintendo Switch – NA): Ubisoft brings a new 3D twist on the classic board game.
– Fitness Boxing feat. HATSUNE MIKU (Nintendo Switch – NA): Get fit with 24 classic Piapro songs and some special new tunes from Aksys Games.
– Police Simulator: Patrol Officers Nintendo Switch Edition (Nintendo Switch – NA): Experience life as a rookie officer in Brighton, created by astragon and Aesir Interactive.
– The Smurfs – Dreams (PlayStation 5 or Nintendo Switch – NA): Dive into the Smurfs’ dreamy 3D platforming adventure from Ocellus Services and Microids.
– Toyotoki: Arrival of the Witch (Nintendo Switch – NA): A touching visual novel by Aksys Games, KEMCO, and Fragaria.
– MODEL Debut3 #nicola (Nintendo Switch – EU): Climb the fashion world ladder with this sim from FURYU Corporation.
– A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead (PlayStation 5 – NA): Saber Interactive, Paramount Game Studios, and Stormind Games offer this chilling game inspired by the movie franchise.
– Just Dance 2025 Edition (PlayStation 5 or Nintendo Switch – NA): The latest in the beloved dance series from Ubisoft.
– Blazing Strike (PlayStation 5 or Nintendo Switch – NA): Retro-inspired 2D fighting action from RareBreed Makes Games and Aksys Games.
– Hot Wheels Monster Trucks: Stunt Mayhem (Nintendo Switch – NA): Thrilling monster truck antics from GameMill Entertainment, Mattel, and 3D Clouds.
– Techtonica (PlayStation 5 – NA): A first-person sci-fi factory automation game from Fire Hose Games.
– Virche Evermore -EpiC: Lycoris (Nintendo Switch – NA): A captivating new adventure with tragic tales from Aksys Games, Idea Factory, and Otomate.
Not stopping there! First and second-place winners can pick up to three games from this exclusive section, then make selections from the list below.
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INDIE GAMES
– Everafter Falls (PlayStation 5 – NA): Get cozy with this farming-sim adventure from Akupara Games and SquareHusky.
– Botany Manor (Nintendo Switch – NA or EU): Relax with this first-person adventure set in the 1890s, courtesy of Whitethorn Games and Balloon Studios.
– Bloodhound (PlayStation 5 – NA or EU): A hardcore FPS inspired by classics from Kruger & Flint Productions.
– MARS (2120) (PlayStation 5 or Nintendo Switch – NA): A 2.5D Metroidvania set on Mars from QUByte Interactive.
– Over Horizon X Steel Empire (Nintendo Switch – NA): Enjoy classic shoot ’em ups with this mini collection from ININ Games and Ratalaika Games.
– Everhood Eternity Edition (PlayStation 4 or PlayStation 5 – NA or EU): Embark on a trippy adventure and rhythm journey by BlitWorks and Foreign Gnomes.
– Fireside (Nintendo Switch – NA): Experience a heartwarming hiking narrative adventure from Nordcurrent Labs and Emergo Entertainment.
– Magical Delicacy (Nintendo Switch – NA or EU): This magical, cozy 2D Metroidvania-lite by Whitethorn Games and Skaule throws in a sprinkle of cooking.
– The Perplexing Orb: Bounce Challenge (PlayStation 4 or PlayStation 5 – NA): A minimalist skill-based platformer by TreeFall Studios.
– Astrea: Six-Sided Oracles (PlayStation 5 – NA): Dive into this dice deck-building roguelike with unique twists by Akupara Games and Little Leo Games.
– Dig or Die (PlayStation 5 – NA): Explore and craft your way through this experience from BlitWorks Games and Gaddy Games.
– Sneaky Rat (PS4/PS5 Cross-Buy – NA): A clever box-pushing puzzler from Penguin Pop Games and Cronostase.
– The Wanderer: Frankenstein’s Creature (PS4/PS5 Cross-Buy – NA): Step into a journey of self-discovery in this game from Hidden Trap.
– Castaway (PlayStation 5 or Nintendo Switch – NA): A delightful homage to The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening from Canari Games.
– Valfaris: Mecha Therion (PlayStation 4 – NA): Blast through this energetic metal shoot ’em up from Big Sugar Games and Steel Mantis.
– Shadow of the Ninja – Reborn (PS4/PS5 Cross-Buy – NA): Relive a classic action game reimagined by ININ Games and Tengo Project.
– Thermonuclear (PS4/PS5 Cross-Buy – NA): A minimalist turn-based tactical roguelite from Ratalaika Games and Meridian4.
– Aura of Worlds (Nintendo Switch – NA): Test your mettle in this challenging 2D action roguelite by Cognitive Forge and Hidden Trap.
– The Mermaid of Zennor (Nintendo Switch – NA): A short visual novel from Penguin Pop Games, Ratalaika Games, and ebi-hime.
– Last Time I Saw You (Nintendo Switch or PS5- NA or EU): Set in 1980s Japan, this coming-of-age tale mingles nostalgia with Yokai from Maboroshi Artworks and Chorus Worldwide Games.
– Fishing Break (Nintendo Switch EU): Enjoy this colorful arcade-style fishing experience from Ultimate Games and Roofdog Games.
– Gimmick! 2 (Nintendo Switch – NA or AUS): Dive into this fun, hand-drawn sequel by Bitwave Games, SUNSOFT, and Clear River Games.
– Cryptmaster (PlayStation 5- NA): A dungeon crawler where words wield power, from Akupara Games, Paul Hart, and Lee Williams.
– Peglin (Nintendo Switch – NA): An enticing fantasy-themed Pachinko roguelite by BlitWorks and IndieArk.
– Iron Meat (PlayStation 5 – NA): Dive into this fun 2D run ‘n’ gun by Retroware and Programancer.
– Fragrant Story and Papaya’s Path (Nintendo Switch – NA or EU): A tactical RPG that pays tribute to the classics from SQUIRE GAMES.
– Pearls of Atlantis: The Cove (Nintendo Switch or PS5- NA or EU): A serene match-three-under-the-sea puzzler from Legacy Games and Alder Games.
– Kingdoms and Castles (PlayStation 5- NA): Build a thriving kingdom in this sim from BlitWorks Games and Lion Shield.
– Wildermyth: Console Edition (PlayStation 5- NA or EU): Enjoy procedural storytelling and strategy in this RPG from Auroch Digital and Worldwalker Games.
– One Last Breath (Nintendo Switch or PS5- NA): A post-apocalyptic 2.5D puzzle platformer by Maniac Panda Games and Catness Game Studios.
– Train Valley 2: Community Edition (Nintendo Switch or PS4- NA): Master the ins and outs of train tycoon micro-management by BlitWorks Games.
– 8-bit Adventures 2 (PS4/PS5 Cross-Buy or Nintendo Switch- NA): A standout retro-style JRPG with a modern twist by Critical Games and Ratalaika Games.
– Camp Sunshine (PS4/PS5 Cross-Buy or Nintendo Switch- NA): A loving tribute to 16-bit horror games from Fossil Games and Hound Picked Games.
– Paper Ghost Stories: Third Eye Open (PS5 or Nintendo Switch- or EU): Dive into Malaysian and Chinese cultural lore with this supernatural story from Cellar Vault Games and Chorus Worldwide.
“Wow, that’s quite an impressive list! But Ceidz, how do I enter the giveaway?” you might wonder. It’s straightforward! We’re sticking with our beloved giveaway system you’re all familiar with.
This fantastic Holiday Giveaway concludes on January 10, 2025, at midnight. Remember to return DAILY to snag bonus entries, bolstering your chances to win those free PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Nintendo Switch games!
*Please note: The games will be provided “as is,” with no responsibility held if digital codes cannot be redeemed. By entering, you acknowledge and agree to these terms.
