How to Play on Amazon Luna for Free with Prime

Most people know Amazon Prime for its fast delivery, streaming shows, or Twitch perks. But there’s another benefit that often goes unnoticed: free access to cloud gaming with Amazon Luna.

You can play games instantly without a console, without a gaming PC, and without installing anything.

This guide shows how to get started instantly with a free Prime trial or subscription, highlights the available games, and explains why Luna is a great choice for newcomers and casual gamers.

Amazon Luna explained and what Prime has to do with it

Amazon Luna is Amazon’s own cloud gaming platform. You don’t need a console or a gaming PC. Games stream instantly via browser, Fire TV, smartphone, or tablet without downloads or updates.

Luna doesn’t sell individual games. Instead, it offers different “Channels.” The most relevant for Prime members is the Prime Gaming Channel*. It includes a rotating selection of free games each month at no extra cost. You can also stream a limited selection of games you already own on platforms like EA, GOG, and Ubisoft.

Luna is built for simplicity and works seamlessly across the Amazon ecosystem including Alexa and Fire TV.

How to start playing on Luna with Amazon Prime

Starting with Luna is easy and takes just a few minutes. All you need is an Amazon account and access to Prime, either through an active subscription or a free trial.

1. Start your Prime trial* or log in: New users get 30 days free*. Students aged 18 to 24 can get 6 months free through Prime Student*. If you already have Prime or had it before, just sign in. Luna is included with any active membership. Returning users need to subscribe for a paid Prime subscription.
2. Go to www.amazon.com/luna/primegaming* and sign in.
3. Activate the Prime Gaming Channel*. This unlocks the free games for the current month (more on this later).
4. Select a game and start playing directly in your browser. No installation or downloads required.

If you are no longer eligible for a free trial, you can still access Luna by subscribing to Amazon Prime*. Prime currently costs around $14.99 per month or $139 per year. It includes Luna access, fast delivery, Prime Video, Twitch benefits, and more.

Many Prime members are not aware that Luna access is automatically included. If you already subscribe, you can start playing right now*.

What you can play on Amazon Luna with a Prime membership

Amazon Luna offers several ways to play games using your Prime membership. Here’s everything you need to know about the current free titles, supported third party platforms, and a brief look at other optional channels like Luna Plus.

Free games with Prime this month

Every month, the Prime Gaming Channel* offers a new selection of free games. This month, you can play:

All free Luna games

The lineup includes various genres such as action, racing, indie, and co-op. It changes every month, so it is worth checking regularly for new games.

Stream games you already own

You can stream a limited number of compatible games from the following platforms, but not all titles are supported.

No need to repurchase. Your progress and saves are typically synced if cloud saving is enabled.

More games with Luna+ and other channels

There are also additional paid channels on Luna, such as Luna Plus, Ubisoft+, and Jackbox Games. These include larger libraries or specialized titles.

But to try Luna for free, you only need Amazon Prime*. No extra subscription is required.

Prime Gaming is ideal for testing Luna and for casual gamers. Luna Plus is a good option if you want to play more games.

Who can play for free and how long?

Luna access is already included with Amazon Prime*. If you’re not a member yet, you can still start playing for free under certain conditions.

New users can sign up for a 30 day free Prime trial*. This includes full access to the Luna Prime Gaming Channel and all other Prime benefits. If you’re a student or between 18 and 24 years old, you can get an extended 6 month free Prime trial* via Prime for Young Adults.

Current Prime members do not need to do anything extra. Luna is automatically available once you log in with your Prime account. Many Prime subscribers still don’t use this benefit, even though it’s included.

If you’ve had Prime before, you need to subscribe for a paid Prime subscription or try an Amazon Luna alternative.

Why Luna with Prime is worth it

Luna is one of the easiest ways to try cloud gaming. You play directly in your browser or on devices like Fire TV and smartphones. No console, no gaming PC, and no installations.

New to Prime? Use the 30 day trial* to test Luna for free. 18-24 year-olds and students get even more with six free months through Prime for Young Adults*. Already subscribed? Just log in and play.

Even after the trial, Prime is affordable. For around $15 a month, you get games, shipping, streaming, and more in one package.