Officially put online on December 26, these three titles, accessible free of charge on Steam, each promise an original experience, between nostalgia, strategy and crazy delirium. From a retro Tetris-style puzzle to automated mathematics, including a frantic race between the tortoise and the hare, these unexpected nuggets will delight players looking for freshness and relaxation.
Number Factory: for fans of numbers and optimization
First title offered: Number Factory. Here, no war or guns, but automated production lines and statistics to optimize. The player plays the role of the master of a number factory and must build a digital empire by generating numbers on an assembly line.
The gameplay is based on logic, resource management and automation. The more efficiently you produce, the higher you rise in the global rankings. Ideal for those who like to let a game run in the background while watching the counters climb.
Once Upon a Shell: when the tortoise returns to take revenge on the hare
In a completely different register, Once Upon a Shell transforms La Fontaine’s famous fable into a crazy roguelike racing game. You play as a tortoise determined to prove that he can beat the hare… but in his own way.
Thanks to his shell, the player slides down hills, accumulates speed, unlocks bonuses and improves his equipment over the course of attempts. The game is based on fluid movements and combos to link together, in a fast and fun atmosphere.
Action Puzzle: a nervous and colorful homage to Tetris
The latest title offered is none other than a claimed clone of the classic Tetris. Baptized Action Puzzle (Or Toanyako Project), this game takes up the basics of the genre with an originality: the blocks fall according to the movements of the character you control.
Objective: clean as many lines as possible without being overwhelmed. Patience, precision and a sense of rhythm will be necessary to beat your record. An immediate pleasure for fans of retro games, to be enjoyed without moderation.
Three free games to end the year in style
All three titles are available for free on Steam from December 26. No end date for the offer has been specified, but it is better not to delay too long. Whether you’re a strategist at heart, a fan of absurd challenges or nostalgic for falling pixels, this selection has something to occupy your winter days without hitting your wallet.