Key Takeaways
- Prime Gaming offers free games and in-game content, providing a variety of benefits to Amazon Prime members.
- Check back monthly for new game releases that are yours to keep forever.
- You can stream games with Luna without needing a powerful gaming computer.
If you’re an Amazon Prime member, you’re automatically enrolled in Prime Gaming for free. This service gives you access to a wealth of video games and other cool bonuses — and if you’re not checking in frequently, you’re missing out on a treasure trove of content.
What Is Prime Gaming?
Prime Gaming is free to all Amazon Prime members and it offers a variety of gaming content. For no additional payment, you’ll unlock an evolving selection of games, exclusive in-game content, and a variety of auxiliary benefits like access to the Luna streaming service.
Much like Prime Video, the catalog of Prime Gaming is constantly updated, giving you a reason to check back frequently and see what new games are available. It’s one of the best platforms to find free games, but one that many subscribers don’t know exists.
Check Back Frequently for Free Games
The big draw of Prime Gaming is all the free games. Amazon updates this catalog monthly, and once you’ve claimed them, they’re yours to keep forever. Simply navigate to the Prime Gaming website, find the game you want to claim, and press the “Claim Game” button. You’ll then be prompted to link your account on the related gaming platform (such as Epic Games Store or GOG), at which point you can download your new adventure.
The selection here is surprisingly robust. At the time of writing, some of the best games available to download include Lego: The Lord of the Rings, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, Tales from the Borderlands, The Falconeer, Moonlighter, and Cursed to Golf.
It’s not uncommon for each month to bring around $100 of free games to subscribers, making Prime Gaming an affordable way to check out indies and iconic titles you may have missed over the past few years.
Stream Games With Luna for Free
Don’t have a computer powerful enough to run games? Prime Gaming is still worth checking out, as it unlocks a selection of Luna games that can be streamed for free. You don’t need a gaming PC for these titles, but you’ll need a fast internet connection. Like the downloadable games, the collection of games you can stream with Luna is constantly changing.
Highlights at the time of writing include Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition, Fallout: New Vegas Ultimate Edition, Super Meat Boy Forever, and Mega Man 11. You can also stream free-to-play titles like Fortnite and XDefiant, which is great if you’ve wanted to play the popular titles but don’t have a PC that can run them natively.
It’s also a great way to dip your toes into the world of game streaming services without having to break open your wallet. If you enjoy streaming with Luna, you can pick up a premium Luna+ membership to unlock more than 100 games.
Snag Exclusive Content for Your Favorite Games
The final reason to check out Prime Gaming is for the exclusive in-game content it has to offer. This category isn’t quite as exciting as the above options — and popular games like Overwatch and Valorant no longer seem to be participating — but you never know what new content will drop every month.
For example, Lost Ark players can pick up the Hot August Bundle that unlocks a Legendary Rapport Selection Chest, Crystalline Aura, and Amethyst Shards. Those aren’t nearly as enticing as a free video game, but if you’re a dedicated Lost Ark player, they’re nice freebies. Other games that have received freebies in the past include The Elder Scrolls Online and Warframe.
If you’re a Twitch fan, you’ll also benefit from a monthly channel sub, exclusive emotes, and other content to help you better enjoy the popular platform.
The value of Prime Gaming changes from month to month, with some months offering heaps of cool games and others just tossing a few free indies your way. Nevertheless, it’s one of the many benefits of Amazon Prime you might be overlooking, and it’s worth a few minutes of your time to see what’s up for grabs. Be sure to add a Prime Gaming bookmark to your PC, as checking in frequently will make it easy to add hundreds of games to your collection for free.
