Steam August Free-to-Keep: Claim Yet Another Zombie Defense HD

Steam’s Free-to-Keep promotion for August is looking slower than usual, with only one confirmed title showing up on the rollout list so far. If you want to add it to your library permanently, you’ll need to claim it before the deadline—starting now with a game that’s already well-liked by Steam players.

What’s live right now in Steam’s August Free-to-Keep

At the moment, Steam users can claim Yet Another Zombie Defense HD as a Free-to-Keep game. The claim window runs until July 30.

Moonlighter may be the only August pick confirmed so far

Backend tracking data associated with Steam’s store listing has flagged Moonlighter as an August 2026 Free-to-Keep title. While this kind of information is not always “official” in the strict sense, the list has a strong track record of being accurate, and titles that appear there typically get added later.

Why the “Moonlighter” listing matters

If Moonlighter is indeed scheduled for the August Free-to-Keep window, Steam users would be able to download and keep the game permanently, provided they claim it during the promotion period.

About Moonlighter (what you’re getting)

Moonlighter is a roguelike RPG from Digital Suns, published by 11 bit studios. Players control Will, who balances life as a merchant with a desire to become a hero.

Village management: build and manage aspects of life in Rynoka Village.
Exploration and combat: venture out during runs to fight enemies and bosses for items to sell.
Crafting and progression: across roguelike runs, craft and enchant gear to push further each time.

Steam player sentiment: strong overall, mixed on controls

As of the current snapshot, Moonlighter has an 80% “Very Positive” rating based on about 7,000 user reviews. Review themes commonly praised include the characters, story, the gameplay loop, and the game’s charm.

At the same time, multiple reviewers point to PC controls as a major weak point. Some also call out shortcomings in depth across areas like combat, dungeons or enemies, and the UI.

Moonlighter 2 is already on Steam Early Access

Moonlighter was popular enough to lead to Moonlighter 2, which is currently available in Steam Early Access and is aiming for a release “sometime this year.” The sequel is described as a more 3D take on the formula, with developers targeting improvements in areas fans raised as concerns.

Overall rating on Steam: about 86% “Very Positive”.
Recent reviews: currently around 69% positive.
Common complaints: bosses and balance are among the most frequently mentioned issues.

What to watch next for August Free-to-Keep

More August Free-to-Keep announcements are likely, but the early snapshot suggests fewer confirmed titles than previous months, which have typically had 3 to 7 listings by this point. For now, Moonlighter is the only August candidate showing up in the confirmed backend data, while Yet Another Zombie Defense HD is the confirmed claim live right now until July 30.