If you’re paying for Amazon Prime and not using Luna, you’re basically leaving money on the table. Most people know about the free shipping and Prime Video, but Amazon’s cloud gaming service has been flying under the radar since its relaunch. And honestly? That’s a shame because February’s lineup is actually worth checking out.
Luna Standard comes free with your Prime membership. No extra charges, no hidden fees. You get access to games like Hogwarts Legacy and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle without downloading a single gigabyte. All you need is a decent internet connection and a compatible device.
What’s Actually New This Month
February brings some interesting additions to the service. The Order of Giants DLC for Indiana Jones just dropped on Luna, which is notable timing for anyone who’s been playing through the main game. Alan Wake 2 is probably the headliner here, a genuine AAA title that’s been getting solid reviews since launch.
The rest of the February additions feel like filler content. Disney Universe, Worms Crazy Golf, and Disney Planes aren’t exactly going to set the Technology world on fire. Time on Frog Island and Yooka-Laylee have their charm if you’re into indie platformers, but let’s be real about what we’re dealing with here.
Just Shapes & Beats joins the GameNight collection, which is Luna’s clever answer to party games. You can use your phone as a controller for these multiplayer titles, which actually works better than you’d expect.
The Cloud Gaming Reality Check
Cloud gaming still has its quirks. Input lag is real, especially if your internet isn’t rock solid. Some games feel great, others feel like you’re playing through molasses. It’s not a replacement for local hardware, but it’s a decent option for casual gaming sessions or trying out titles before committing to a purchase elsewhere.
Luna Premium costs an extra $10 monthly if you want a bigger library. Whether that’s worth it depends entirely on how much you actually use the service. The free Standard tier already gives you enough content to justify its existence as a Prime perk.
What’s interesting about Luna isn’t necessarily the games themselves but what it represents for gaming distribution. Amazon is betting that convenience trumps ownership for a growing segment of players. You’re not building a library you own, you’re renting access as long as you maintain that Prime subscription.
The service works on Fire TV, PCs, Macs, iPhones, iPads, and select Android phones. Controllers are optional but recommended since playing anything action-heavy with touch controls is an exercise in frustration.
For most Prime members, Luna exists in this weird space where it’s valuable enough to try but not compelling enough to actively seek out. Maybe that’s exactly what Amazon wants, another reason to keep that Prime subscription active while they figure out whether cloud gaming actually has legs in a market dominated by Xbox Game Pass and PlayStation Plus.
