This week, PC players have a nice surprise when they connect to Steam: eight independent games are offered free of charge, without compensation or time limit. An operation which is almost becoming a habit on the Valve platform, and which continues to delight fans of alternative or experimental games.
These titles, developed by independent studios around the world, span a range of genres and original experiences. From wacky cooperation to demanding platforming, rhythm games or visual novels, there is something for everyone. A perfect opportunity to expand your library without spending a cent.
Varied games, between fun, challenge and emotion
The eight games offered for free this week on Steam offer a great diversity of gameplay. Here are the titles not to be missed:
- Train Wreck : cooperative top-down game where players protect their trains from attacks by thieves in a western setting.
- Slash : game of skill where you cut projectiles in flight with a sword, to earn money and personalize your equipment.
- PolyLumina : colorful visual rhythm game, based on the composition of polyrhythmic chords.
- Bygone Snow : short visual novel initially designed for Game Boy Advance, playable via an integrated emulator.
- Gravity : platform game in space, where you guide an astronaut through a gravitational field.
- Ball Roller : Challenging physics puzzle game, where you roll a ball to the top of a mountain.
- Jurassic Wrap : family platform game, developed by a father-son duo, where you save dinosaur eggs.
- CivilIdle : progressive strategy game in the style of Civilization, with idle and automated gameplay.
How to recover these games and keep them for life
All of these games are available directly on the Steam storevia their individual file. Simply click the “Play” button on each page to add the game to your library. Once this is done, the game is linked to your account and you will be able to play it indefinitelyeven after the offer expires.
Before starting the installation, remember to consult the “Minimum and recommended configuration” section to check compatibility with your machine.
No subscription, registration or special code is necessary. It is a free and unconditional operation, put forward by Steam to promote independent developers and encourage players to discover new video game horizons.
Why Steam is banking on independents to attract more and more players
This type of promotion is becoming frequent on Steam, which has been banking on the independent scene to enrich its catalog. By offering free and long-lasting games, the platform builds player loyalty and gives welcome visibility to often little-known titles.
Behind these initiatives there is also a community logic: by increasing the number of experiences accessible to all, Steam is strengthening its role as leader in the PC gaming market. And for players, it’s a new opportunity to explore unique universes, sometimes much more innovative than those of blockbusters.