I've been an Amazon Prime member since forever, but somehow I still manage to forget half the perks I'm already paying for. Last night while doom-scrolling instead of sleeping (it was like 2AM, don't judge), I spotted this absolutely ridiculous games giveaway they just launched for April.
Seriously, they're handing out 23 free games worth over THREE HUNDRED QUID.
And I bet most of us are just using Prime for the free delivery and occasional mediocre movie night. Dammit, I've been missing out.
The Actually Good Stuff (Not Just Indie Garbage)
Look, I've seen these gaming giveaways before. Usually it's a bunch of obscure titles nobody's heard of that would sit untouched in your library forever. But this month? Amazon actually came through with some legitimately decent games.
Minecraft Legends is in there - the one that normally costs £34.99. My nephew has been obsessing over this for months. Guess who's about to become the cool aunt? This girl.
Gloomhaven is another standout (usually £28.99). My partner and I tried the board game version at our friend Jake's house last summer, and it was incredible... until we knocked over a full glass of red wine on his carpet. He still brings it up. Poor Jake.
When Can You Grab This Stuff?
Here's where it gets slightly annoying. Amazon doesn't just dump all the games at once - they're doing this weird staggered release throughout April. Some are available right now, but the rest drop every Thursday.
I've already set a calendar reminder because I 100% know I'll forget otherwise.
Wait... How Much Free Stuff Again?!
The total value is £335.72. That's not my calculation - I'm terrible at math. That's the actual combined value if you were to buy all these games on Steam at regular price.
For context, that's about what I spent on my winter electricity bill. (God, energy prices are depressing.)
The "Available Now" Batch
If you're impatient like me, here's what you can grab immediately:
• Mafia III: Definitive Edition – £24.99
• Minecraft Legends – £34.99
• Gravity Circuit – £14.29
• Paleo Pines – £22.99
• Clouds & Sheep 2 – £8.99
I downloaded Mafia III last night. It's... fine? The New Orleans-inspired setting is gorgeous but teh controls feel a bit clunky. Still, FREE.
The "Coming Soon" Stuff
April 10th brings six more games including ENDLESS Space and God's Trigger. Then on the 17th, you get eight more including Gloomhaven. Finally, the last four drop on April 24th.
Listen. I'm not going to list every single one because you can just check the Prime Gaming website. But I will say that Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain (dropping on the 17th) is a nostalgic masterpiece that I played back in 1997 when I was supposed to be doing homework.
That Extra Fiver You're Probably Forgetting
Almost forgot! If you watch any streamers on Twitch, Amazon gives you a free monthly subscription worth £4.99.
I've been using mine to support this small horror game streamer who once read my chat comment and said "that's actually a really good point" and I've been riding that high for approximately 7 months now.
Since Amazon owns Twitch (which still feels weird to me), you just need to link your accounts. Takes like 30 seconds.
Honestly, between all these games and the monthly sub, I'm starting to feel like I'm actually getting my money's worth from Prime. Which is saying something, considering they keep jacking up the price every year.
Just don't forget to actually claim this stuff. I've missed so many freebies because I'm an idiot who never checks the Prime Gaming page.
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