With December now upon us (boy, does time fly) it’s time for yet another haul of freebies from Prime Gaming. Each month, a new slate of titles is given away to Prime subscribers for nothing, and in the December Prime Gaming free games lineup, there are some real beauties. Not only is there an FPS classic in Quake 2 and another hit of Lara Croft with Tomb Raider: Underworld, but one of my favorite indies of the last few years is also included.
Gaming can be an expensive hobby these days, so any opportunity to grab some free PC games should be taken with arms wide open. In December’s grab bag of Prime Gaming freebies, there are some really great titles, and five of them have dropped today and are available for subscribers to claim right now. That’s right, if you’re a Prime member, you’ll be able to grab GOG codes right now for Star Wars Bounty Hunter, Tomb Raider: Underworld, Overcooked 2, Call of Juarez: Gunslinger, and one of the best indie games of recent times, Dredge.
While all five are excellent, it’s the inclusion of Dredge that has really put a smile on my face. Fishing minigames have always hooked me (pun not intended) in RPGs or MMOs, so any game that makes it a central mechanic is always a must-play. Despite luring (pun intended, this time) you in with a false sense of cozy game security in its opening minutes, the relaxing trawling and charming fishing villages of Dredge are quickly forgotten as its Lovecraftian horror core reveals itself. You’re only ever in control of your boat – you’re never portrayed by a human character and never step foot on any of the lands that you visit – but the combination of exploration, survival, and of course the mastery of fishing, is totally addictive.
Throughout December, more mini drops of free games will appear, which include additions to the Amazon Games App as well as free codes for other PC platforms. Watch out for the iconic Quake 2 on December 5, the gorgeous 2D action platformer Planet of Lana on December 12, and asymmetrical shooter Predator Hunting Grounds on December 19.
Here’s the full list of Prime Gaming December free games:
- December 2: Star Wars Bounty Hunter [GOG]
- December 2: Tomb Raider: Underworld [GOG]
- December 2: Overcooked! 2 [GOG]
- December 2: Call of Juarez: Gunslinger [GOG]
- December 2: Dredge [GOG]
- December 5: Quake 2 [GOG]
- December 5: Disney Pixar WALL-E [Amazon Games App]
- December 12: Planet of Lana [GOG]
- December 12: Hero’s Hour [GOG]
- December 12: The Coma: Recut [GOG]
- December 12: Electrician Simulator [Epic Games Store]
- December 12: ReDrawn: The Painted Tower Collector’s Edition [Amazon Games App]
- December 19: Nine Witches: Family Disruption [Amazon Games App]
- December 19: Predator: Hunting Grounds [Epic Games Store]
- December 19: Aces of the Luftwaffe – Squadron Extended Edition [Amazon Games App]
- December 19: Simulakros [Amazon Games App]
- December 19: Christmas Fables: The Magic Snowflake Collector’s Edition [Legacy Games]
- December 26: The Town of Light [GOG]
For more freebies, head over to our free Steam games guide. Alternatively, if you want to check out another subscription service that can provide some excellent value for money, here’s our list of the best Game Pass games.
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