Steam continues to spoil players with a new limited offer: the indie game Cursedland is available for free on the platform until February 1 at 1:00 p.m. (Eastern Time). Once downloaded, you keep it indefinitely, at no additional cost.
Released quietly in May 2025, this game did not attract much attention upon release. However, this operation could well change the situation, by allowing a wide audience to discover this atypical title. The timing is ideal: many players like to discover hidden gems during the slow periods between two big launches.
An explosive retro experience not to be underestimated
Cursedland is described as “an indie 2D action platformer that combines pinpoint precision, absurd humor, and non-stop mayhem”. An attractive program for fans of technical and crazy platform games.
The visual style is deliberately raw and retrowith a bold artistic direction that evokes the beginnings of the 16-bit era, while injecting a dose of absurdity. The game is clearly aimed at those “who enjoy demanding platform games”who seek punishing, but rewarding gameplay.
An omnipresent AI that is causing debate among players
Behind the enthusiasm for this free service lies a controversy: the developer admitted to using an AI to generate much of the content. Texts, descriptions and even pieces of code would be affected. A transparency welcomed by some, but which divides the community.
As the article points out: “much of its content appears to be generated by AI”. Some users on Steam point to a lack of soul or narrative inconsistencies, while others appreciate the result regardless.
This controversy is part of a broader debate on the use of artificial intelligence in video games, which today even affects giants like Halo Or Battlefield.
How to download Cursedland for free and unconditionally
Just log in to your Steam account, search Cursedlandthen click on the “Add to library” button. The operation is free until February 1 at 1 p.m. (EST)or 7 p.m. in France. After this date, the game will become paying again.
There is no no conditionsno subscription required, and once downloaded, the game remains accessible for life. A good opportunity to test an imperfect, but daring independent project, without any financial risk.