The best free games during Prime Day 2023

Amazon Prime Day 2023 won’t be around for much longer, but there is still plenty of time to Prime members to pick up free games and in-game content. Lots of perks are already available, like a handful of free (and very good) games, in-game cosmetics for Diablo 4, and bonus items for Pokémon Go. However, the freebies won’t be available forever; we’ve included the end date next to each title to let you know when they expire.

If you’re looking for other smart ways to save while gaming, make sure to check out our collection of the video game deals and gaming accessory deals, including discounts on gaming mice, gaming headsets, and gaming monitors.

Prime Day free games

Prey (ends July 24)

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First up is Prey by Arkane Studios, launched in 2017 and one of its best games yet. Subscribers can nab a DRM-free version of the PC title right now, courtesy of GOG. Once you claim the game here, then copy the code that Amazon provides, click on the GOG.com link to be taken to a “redeem code” page. Note: You’ll need one of its free accounts to add the game to your library. You have until Aug. 23 to claim the code on GOG.

Baldur’s Gate 2: Enhanced Edition (ends July 31)

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If you’re a Prime subscriber, you can also nab the influential isometric CRPG, Baldur’s Gate 2: Enhanced Edition, for free. Now’s a perfect time to revisit the game ahead of the Baldur’s Gate 3 release date on Aug. 3.

Baldur’s Gate 2: Enhanced Edition is redeemable through the Amazon Games app.

Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition (ends July 19)

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The GOG.com release of Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition is available free to Prime Members until July 19. Just note you’ll need a free GOG account to redeem the code provided by Amazon. The Enhanced Edition of the classic RPG set in D&D’s Forgotten Realms offers was remastered by Beamdog, the studio that also worked on Baldur’s Gate 2: Enhanced Edition.

Shovel Knight Showdown (ends Aug. 9)

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Shovel Knight Showdown is now available for free through the Amazon Games app. Shovel Knight Showdown is platform fighting game with 20 characters from the Shovel Knight games, and allows up to four players to play simultaneously.

SteamWorld Dig 2 (ends July 19)

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SteamWorld Dig 2 — a platformer Metroidvania set deep in the mines — is available for free through the Amazon Games app through July 19.

Star Wars: The Force Unleashed Ultimate Sith Edition (ends Aug. 15)

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Star Wars: The Force Unleashed Ultimate Sith Edition is available through the Amazon games app until August 15. This is an updated version of the 2009 third-person game where you play as Darth Vader’s secret apprentice, Starkiller.

Nairi: Tower of Shirin (ends Aug. 16)

The vivid adventure title, Nairi: Tower of Shirin, will be available through the Amazon games app through August 16.

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Free games coming soon

Wytchwood (available July 20)

Somewhere between Over the Garden Wall and Wolfwalkers lies Wytchwood. A charming crafting title that will be available starting July 20 on the Amazon games app.

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Lunar Axe (available July 27)

Lunar Axe is a moody and atmospheric adventure game that weaves puzzles into a series of dark and evocative vignettes. You can check it out for yourself for free on the Amazon games app starting July 27.

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Prime Day free in-game rewards

Overwatch 2 (ends July 20)

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If you play Overwatch 2, being a Prime subscriber can net you 5 tier skips in your battle pass right now, regardless of the console you play on. On this page, link your Battle.net account if you haven’t already, then select “Get in-game content.” This perk will disappear on July 20, so make sure you grab it before then.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (ends July 20)

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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0 players can get the Track Rivals bundle, containing the following in-game items:

• Final Moments Victus XMR blueprint
• Nitro Lachman Sub blueprint
• Dustmaker UTV skin
• Heel Toe Hatchback skin
• Racing Team sticker

Diablo 4 (ends Aug. 3)

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Diablo 4 players can now get the Brackish Fetch mount bundle, which includes the following cosmetic items that are valued at 800 Platinum. (that’s $7.99 worth of in-game currency).

• Scales of the Dead Sea Horse Armor
• Mariner Will Trophy
• Dead Sea Vessel Trophy

Hearthstone (ends July 19)

Prime members can pick up three standard card packs for Hearthstone until July 18.

Pokémon Go (ends Aug. 14)

For Pokémon Go players, you will get the exclusive “Time Research” content drop, containing tasks that yield special rewards, including a Pokémon Go Fest T-shirt for your avatar. Amazon notes that this content won’t be available for non Prime-members until Aug. 1. Here’s a complete list of loot you can claim.

• Limited Partner Research: Amazon Prime Gaming
• 3 Pokémon Encounters
• 20 Ultra Balls
• Incubator
• GO Fest 2023 Avatar Shirt
• Surprise encounters in GO Snapshot

Through July 20, Pokémon Go players can also claim the following rewards.

• 2 Golden Razz Berries
• 2 Mysterious Components

Hi-Fi Rush (ends Sept. 8)

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The Hi-Fi Rush Teamplay costume pack includes six alternate character skins and is available for free to Prime members until Oct. 9.

Destiny 2 (ends July 16)

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Prime members can claim the Ninja Vanish exotic emote bundle for Destiny 2 through July 19.

World of Warcraft (ends July 27)

Prime Members can claim the free Swift Shorestrider mount in World of Warcraft until July 27.

New World (ends Aug. 17)

Players of the game New World can snag the Frontier Supply Crate bundle pack that’s full of some useful in-game items. Once you link your game account and claim the freebie, you’ll receive 2 old log stools, a firewood pile, 10 vegetable boil items, 5 Gypsum orbs, 10 vials of suspended Azoth, 500 Umbral shards, and a runestone stopwatch.

Looking for more deals? Check out all of Polygon’s favorite Prime Day 2023 deals right here.