Prime Gaming: Amazon Goes All Out This August with 12 New Free Games to Download

Every month, Prime Gaming treats Amazon Prime subscribers to a fresh batch of free games to download or stream. August is no exception, with an explosive lineup of retro gems, quirky adventures, and strategic masterpieces to enjoy without moderation. Perfect for those long summer evenings… or for procrastinating the back-to-school season!

Amazon continues to expand its gaming offering with Prime Gaming, a service included with your Amazon Prime subscription. In August 2025, members can download 12 games for free and stream 24 titles via Amazon Luna. And don’t forget: all games claimed through Prime Gaming are yours to keep forever—even if you cancel your subscription later. Not a member yet? Try Amazon Prime free for 30 days and dive into a world of exclusive perks, with no commitment.

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A Wave of Free Downloads This Month

Prime members can now claim a variety of free PC games available through multiple platforms (GOG, Amazon Games App, Epic Games Store). This month, 12 games are up for grabs:

• Sid Meier’s Civilization III Complete: Rediscover turn-based strategy at its roots with this complete edition featuring the World and Conquests expansions.
• THIEF: Definitive Edition: Step into the shadows as Garrett, the master thief, in a city consumed by fear and corruption.
• The Academy: The First Riddle: Solve brain-teasing puzzles in a mysterious academy reserved for the brightest minds.
• FATE: The Traitor Soul (starting August 14): A classic RPG where only the bold dare enter the Temple of Fate.
• Filthy Animals | Heist Simulator (starting August 14): A chaotic, coop-fueled heist adventure—complete with flying tacos!
• Tin Hearts (starting August 14): A poetic puzzle game in the vein of Lemmings, wrapped in a heartfelt story about love and invention.
• Necroking (starting August 14): Command undead armies and unleash havoc as a dark necromancer.
• Labyrinth City: Pierre the Maze Detective (starting August 21): A charming visual adventure inspired by beloved children’s books, full of puzzles and whimsy.
• Silver Box Classics (starting August 21): A retro D&D compilation featuring titles like Heroes of the Lance and War of the Lance.
• Heroes of Loot 2 (starting August 28): A fast-paced roguelike where you control two heroes exploring trap-filled dungeons.
• Fantasy Empires (starting August 28): Command legendary armies, heroes, and creatures to conquer magical lands.
• City Legends: The Ghost of Misty Hill Collector’s Edition (starting August 28): Investigate eerie occurrences in a medical institute hiding a sinister past.

This Month’s Highlights

Leading the lineup is the unmissable THIEF: Definitive Edition, placing you in the shoes of a master thief navigating a city riddled with corruption.

Honorable mention to Tin Hearts, a heartfelt tribute to imagination, blending clever puzzles with emotional storytelling. This retro-style gem invites you to guide tiny toy soldiers through a magical world, slowly uncovering the touching tale of a brilliant inventor.

Amazon Luna Games: Stream Instantly, No Downloads

If you prefer instant play, Amazon Luna remains one of Prime’s biggest assets. This cloud gaming service lets you launch your favorite games across a wide range of devices—from your web browser to your Fire TV—no installs, no beefy hardware required.

This month, the excellent Death Stranding: Director’s Cut is leaving the catalog, but it’s making room for a fresh new lineup:

• Saints Row: The Third
• Smurfs Kart
• The Smurfs — Mission Vileaf
• Garfield Lasagna Party
• Overcooked! 2
• Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams
• Monster Harvest
• Dungeons of Hinterberg
• Monster Truck Championship — Rebel Hunter Edition
• SkateBIRD
• Oddsparks: An Automation Adventure
• El Hijo
• Windjammers 2
• THE KING OF FIGHTERS ’97 GLOBAL MATCH
• Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition
• Fallout: New Vegas Ultimate Edition
• Rainbow Six Siege
• Trackmania Starter Access
• Rocket Racing
• Fortnite OG
• LEGO Fortnite Brick Life
• LEGO Fortnite Odyssey
• Fortnite Battle Royale
• Fortnite Festival

In addition, Luna+ subscribers and Prime members can purchase and play titles from the GOG Store and Ubisoft Store directly through Luna, on any supported device.

Whether you’re into retro games, strategy, chaotic multiplayer, or story-driven adventures, the Prime Gaming lineup for August 2025 has something for everyone. And with cloud play just a click away, it’s hard to resist!

Don’t forget to log in every Thursday to Prime Gaming and claim the latest free games. And stay tuned—more surprises might be coming in the next update…

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Par Alexandre Kor

Editor-in-Chief

Alexandre Kor fell in love with video games playing the original Mario Bros on NES—and that passion never left. As Editor-in-Chief, he ensures the site’s editorial quality, offering all readers an enriching and enjoyable experience.

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