A fresh batch of complimentary games has been released, available to keep forever. Among them is the strategic classic Aven Colony, joined by three additional titles. This lineup is designed to entice strategy fans, platforming enthusiasts, and builders alike, offering a varied mix of genres and playstyles.
The announcement confirms a new set of free offerings for gamers, with Aven Colony leading the pack. The game invites players to become the governor of a human colony on a distant world called Aven Prime. In this unfamiliar environment, the player must design and manage a thriving metropolis that satisfies the needs of its settlers. Survival isn’t guaranteed: the planet features low oxygen, strange dwellers, dangerous storms, and other challenges. Alongside city-building, players can explore the planet’s mysteries, uncovering story-driven moments that unfold as the campaign progresses.
In addition to Aven Colony, three more games join the rotation. The second title on the list is the cult favorite Super Meat Boy, a fast-paced action platformer where a meat cube fights to rescue his girlfriend from a villain. The game offers a story mode spanning hundreds of levels, 16 secret characters, intense boss battles, and a level editor for endless creativity. Another free addition in the same genre is Raskulls, a puzzle-rich platformer known for its striking art style. Its three-chapter story mode presents more than 60 levels brimming with clever challenges.
Completing the quartet is Project Highrise Architect’s Edition, a skyscraper-building simulator that puts players in the role of developer and manager. Build distinctive towers, rent spaces, adapt to client demands, maintain infrastructure, and watch a city evolve from the ground up as occupants fill the floors above. The experience blends creative design with practical management to create a satisfying sense of progress.
Free games in June include Aven Colony for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One from June 1 to 30, Super Meat Boy for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Xbox 360 from June 1 to 15, Project Highrise Architect’s Edition for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One from June 16 to July 15, and Raskulls for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Xbox 360 from June 16 to 30. All four titles are free to keep for Xbox Live Gold members. For owners of Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox 360 consoles, a Gold subscription opens access to multiplayer modes, weekly discounts, and a curated selection of free games each month.