If you typed "where to" into a search box because you want a free, legal PC game right now, with no account and no card, the closest honest answer is the Epic Games Store. It gives away one PC game every week, and you keep it permanently if you claim it during that window. You do need an account to claim the game, but the store does not ask for a payment card to take the free offer, and the game is yours to keep.
The Destinations That Give Games Away for Free
Epic Games Store (weekly free games)
This is the most reliable place for a free PC game right now. The store runs a single giveaway every week. You visit the free-games page, click the claim button, and the game is added to your library permanently. The giveaway window is exactly one week, from Thursday to Thursday, and if you miss it, the game is gone. You must create a free account to claim anything, but the store does not require a credit card to complete the transaction. The games are kept forever, even if you never install them. The official free-games page is at store.epicgames.com/en-US/free-games. The offer is available in every country where the Epic Games Store operates, but the retrieved documentation does not specify which countries those are.
GOG (no standing free-games program)
GOG appears in the research as a delivery partner for some Prime Gaming free games, but the retrieved material does not document a permanent, store-run free-games program on GOG itself. If you go to GOG looking for a free game right now, you will find sales and bundles, but no weekly giveaway like Epic's. The site is worth your time only if you already have a Prime Gaming claim that routes through GOG, or if you want to buy games. For a free game without an account or a card, GOG is not the answer.
GamerPower (tracking site, not a store)
This is a site that lists current giveaways from multiple stores, including Epic Games Store and Prime Gaming. It does not give away games itself. If you want to see what is free right now across several services, GamerPower is a useful tracker, but you will still need to click through to the store and create an account to claim the game. It costs nothing to browse, and it does not ask for a card.
GamerScout (tracking site, not a store)
Similar to GamerPower, GamerScout aggregates current free game offers from multiple stores. It is a directory, not a source. You can use it to see what is available, but the claim process still requires an account at the destination store. No card is needed to use the site itself.
The Thing People Get Wrong About Free Games
The most common mistake is thinking "free" means "no account." Every legitimate store that gives away PC games requires you to create a free account. This is how they track who owns what and prevent you from claiming the same game ten times. The account is free, and you do not have to enter a payment card to claim a free game. The second mistake is assuming that a free game is a trial or a rental. On the Epic Games Store, the game is yours permanently once claimed during the giveaway window. You can uninstall it and reinstall it years later. The third mistake is confusing "free with a subscription" with "free for everyone." Prime Gaming gives away games, but you must be an Amazon Prime subscriber to claim them. That subscription costs money. The Epic Games Store giveaways are the only ones in this list that are free to everyone with an account, with no subscription fee.
What to Check Before You Commit to a Service
Account requirements. Every service in this article requires an account. The Epic Games Store account is free and does not need a card. Prime Gaming requires an Amazon Prime subscription, which costs money. If you do not want to create any account at all, there is no legitimate PC game store that will give you a free game. You cannot skip this step.
Country availability. The retrieved documentation for Epic Games Store and Prime Gaming does not list which countries are eligible. If you live outside the US or Europe, check the store's sign-up page before you spend time creating an account. Some stores restrict giveaways by region.
What you keep. On the Epic Games Store, you keep the game forever. On Prime Gaming, you keep the game as long as you have an active Prime subscription, and the game is delivered through a partner store like GOG or the Amazon Games app. If you cancel Prime, you lose access to games claimed through the Amazon Games app, but games claimed through GOG are yours permanently because GOG is a separate store. The retrieved material does not specify which games go where, so check the claim page before you click.
Installation method. Some Prime Gaming games require the Amazon Games app to install. That app is free, but it is another piece of software on your machine. Epic Games Store games install through the Epic launcher. Both launchers are free and do not require a card.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a credit card to claim a free game on Epic Games Store?
No. The Epic Games Store free-games page does not ask for a payment card. You only need a free account with a verified email address. The store will ask for card details only if you try to buy something.
Can I keep the free game if I uninstall it and reinstall later?
Yes. On the Epic Games Store, the game is permanently attached to your account once claimed. You can uninstall it, reinstall it years later, and play it again. The same applies to games claimed through Prime Gaming that are delivered to GOG.
Is Prime Gaming free?
No. Prime Gaming is a benefit of an Amazon Prime subscription, which costs money. The free games and in-game content are included with the subscription, but you cannot access them without paying for Prime. The Epic Games Store giveaways are the only free option that does not require a paid subscription.
What if I miss the weekly giveaway window on Epic Games Store?
You lose that game permanently. The store does not repeat giveaways. The only way to get that specific game later is to buy it. The next week's game is a different title.
Can I claim free games on my phone?
Yes, if the store has a mobile website. You can log into the Epic Games Store website on your phone, claim the free game, and download it later on your PC. The claim process does not require a PC to be present.
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