Amazon Prime Free Trial: Get 30 Days of Free Games
The Amazon Prime 30-day free trial quietly includes Prime Gaming — 5 to 8 free PC games per month plus in-game loot. Here is how to claim everything, keep the games that stick to your library permanently, and cancel before you get billed.
What This Guide Covers
1.How the Prime Free Trial Works
Amazon Prime is a paid membership that normally costs $14.99 per month or $139 per year in the US. Eligible new customers get a 30-day free trial that unlocks the full membership: free two-day shipping, Prime Video, Prime Music, Prime Reading, and — the reason you are here — Prime Gaming.
Prime Gaming rotates 5 to 8 free PC games every month. Claim them during your trial and several will transfer permanently to your GOG or Epic Games Store library. If you cancel before day 30, Amazon does not charge you — you still keep access to everything until the trial ends, and you keep all the redeemed game keys forever.
Students get an even better deal: a 6-month Prime Student free trial with a valid .edu email. That is six batches of monthly Prime Gaming freebies — potentially 30 to 50 games — at zero cost.
2.What You Get During the Trial
Prime Gaming is the headline for this guide, but your trial unlocks more than that. Everything below is available the minute your trial activates:
- •5-8 free PC games rotating each month through Prime Gaming. Full games, not demos or trials.
- •In-game loot drops for popular live-service titles: Fortnite, League of Legends, Call of Duty, Roblox, Dead by Daylight, Apex Legends, and more.
- •One free Twitch channel subscription per month (normally $4.99). Use it on your favorite streamer.
- •Prime Video access to thousands of included shows and movies during the trial.
- •Free two-day shipping on Amazon orders. Useful if you are already planning a purchase.
3.Free Prime Gaming Titles Right Now
We do not have active Prime Gaming freebies tracked right now. The lineup typically refreshes on the first of each month.
Check the Prime Gaming page or this week's free games for the latest.
4.Step-by-Step: Claim Everything and Cancel
Start the Free Trial
Go to gaming.amazon.com and sign in. If you are not yet a Prime member, Amazon will prompt you to start the 30-day trial. Add a payment method — you will not be charged unless the trial converts.
Claim Every Game Immediately
On day one, click Claim on every game in the Prime Gaming lineup. Claim even titles you do not plan to play right away — once they rotate out, they are gone.
Redeem GOG and Epic Keys Fast
Games with GOG or Epic Games Store codes are the priority — redeem them on those platforms immediately. Once a key is on your GOG or Epic account, it is yours permanently, even if you cancel Prime.
Grab the In-Game Loot
Scroll past the game list on gaming.amazon.com. Loot drops for Fortnite, LoL, Apex, COD, and more are easy to miss. Link your game account, click Claim, and the items apply on next login.
Set a Day-28 Reminder
As soon as you start the trial, set a calendar reminder for day 28. That gives you a two-day buffer to decide whether to keep Prime or cancel. Do not rely on Amazon's reminder email alone.
Cancel (or Keep)
To cancel: Amazon.com > Account > Prime Membership > End Membership. You keep Prime benefits through day 30 and are never charged. The GOG and Epic games you claimed stay in your library forever.
Pro tip: Start your trial on the first of the month. That way the full new Prime Gaming batch drops on day one of your 30 days, giving you maximum time to claim and redeem everything. If you start mid-month, your trial might straddle two lineups — which is actually a bonus.
5.Which Games You Keep Forever
| Redemption Method | Keep After Cancel? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| GOG key | Yes, forever | DRM-free installers, no launcher needed |
| Epic Games Store key | Yes, forever | Play through Epic launcher |
| Steam key (rare) | Yes, forever | Added to your Steam library permanently |
| Amazon Games launcher | Depends | May require active Prime to launch |
| Luna channel perk | No | Streaming-only, ends with Prime |
The takeaway: when you see a Prime Gaming title, check the fine print. If the claim button sends you to a GOG or Epic redemption, grab it — that is a forever game. If it says "Play via Amazon Games," you can still claim and play it during the trial, but treat it as a rental.
6.Mistakes That Cost You the Trial
Only claiming games you plan to play now
Claim every game. GOG and Epic keys cost you nothing to store, and you cannot get them back once the month rotates. Your future self will thank you.
Forgetting to redeem GOG and Epic codes
Clicking "Claim" on Amazon is only step one for keyed games. You still have to visit GOG or Epic and enter the code. If you cancel Prime with unredeemed codes sitting on Amazon, some expire.
Missing the day-28 window
Amazon sometimes sends the "trial ending" email only a day or two before conversion. Set your own reminder on day 28. If you miss it and get charged, Amazon will usually refund an unused first month — but only if you ask promptly.
Using a household that already burned the trial
Amazon tracks trial eligibility per payment method and address. If someone in your household used a trial in the last 12-24 months, you may be offered a paid first month instead. You can still cancel after one paid month to stop further charges.
7.Free Games Without Prime
Not eligible for a trial, or already used one? The rest of the free-games ecosystem is extremely generous. You can build a real library from these platforms without spending a cent:
Epic Games Store
One to two free games every Thursday. No subscription required. Yours forever. See the Epic free games guide for the calendar.
GOG
DRM-free giveaways several times a year, plus a rotating catalog of free classics. The GOG free games guide tracks every giveaway.
Steam
Free weekends, permanent giveaways, and a massive free-to-play library. The Steam free games guide explains each type.
IndieGala
A steady stream of Steam-key giveaways on their Freebies page. No subscription needed.
4 Games Are Free Right Now
Across Prime Gaming, Epic, Steam, GOG, and more. Start the Prime trial or grab the free ones — either way, do not let them expire.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the Amazon Prime free trial?
Amazon Prime offers a 30-day free trial for eligible new customers in the US. Students can get a longer 6-month free trial through Prime Student if they have a valid .edu email address. During the trial you get full Prime benefits — including Prime Gaming — at no cost.
Do I get Prime Gaming during the free trial?
Yes. Prime Gaming is included with every Amazon Prime membership, trial or paid. As soon as your trial starts, you can sign in at gaming.amazon.com and claim the current month's free games and in-game loot drops.
Can I keep Prime Gaming games after my trial ends?
It depends on the platform. Games redeemed through GOG or Epic Games Store stay in those libraries forever — even after you cancel Prime. Games that download through the Amazon Games launcher may require an active Prime subscription to launch. Check each game's redemption method before claiming.
How do I cancel Amazon Prime before being charged?
Go to Amazon.com > Account > Prime Membership > End Membership. You can cancel any time during the trial. If you cancel before the 30 days are up, you keep Prime benefits until the trial ends and are never charged. Amazon also sends a reminder email 3 days before the trial converts.
Can I use the Prime free trial more than once?
Amazon generally limits each household to one free trial per 12-24 months. If you have used a trial recently, you may be offered a discounted first month instead. You can still cancel after that discounted month to avoid the full $14.99 renewal.
Is Prime Gaming the same as Luna or Amazon Games?
No. Prime Gaming is the free-games-and-loot benefit bundled with Prime. Luna is Amazon's cloud gaming service (separate paid tiers). Amazon Games is Amazon's PC games publisher (they develop and launch titles like New World and Lost Ark). All three are different products, though Prime Gaming sometimes includes Luna channel perks.
How many games can I claim in 30 days with Prime?
Realistically 5 to 8 games from the monthly Prime Gaming rotation, plus whatever is still active from the previous month. If your trial straddles two calendar months, you could claim 10+ games plus in-game loot drops for titles like Fortnite, League of Legends, and Call of Duty.
Does Prime Gaming work without Amazon Prime?
No. Prime Gaming requires an active Amazon Prime subscription (paid or trial). Once you cancel, you cannot claim new Prime Gaming offers. Games already redeemed to GOG or Epic remain in those libraries, but the Prime Gaming storefront locks you out.
What's the best strategy for the free trial?
Start the trial on the 1st of a month to get a full fresh batch of games, then claim every game on day one (especially the GOG and Epic codes that you keep forever). Set a calendar reminder for day 28 to either cancel or decide to continue. Combine Prime with free Epic Games Store giveaways to stack free games.
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