In the middle of the winter sales period, Steam is not only slashing prices: the platform also offers eight completely free gamesdownloadable immediately without any conditions. Whether you have an old PC or a war machine, this is the perfect opportunity to discover independent gems… without spending a cent.
From wacky rogue-likes to poetic simulations and a 2D zombie shooter, the selection is aimed at all player profiles. Here’s what you need to know, game by game, to make your choice and fill your library.
A 2D zombie shooter, a sprinting turtle and an addictive puzzle
Among the titles offered, Never Immortal is essential for fans of nervous action. This multiplayer top view shooter immerses you in a zombie invasionplayable solo, in cooperation or in PvP.
Even more original: Once Upon a Shell revisits the fable of the tortoise and the hare in a rogue-like way. You play as a turtle who rolls down a hill while avoiding traps, in an atmosphere that is as absurd as it is dynamic.
For those who prefer to think, Action Puzzle classic puzzle and platform mix. The blocks fall according to your movements, which requires strategy and dexterity to increase the score.
Platform, parkour and dreamy atmosphere: contemplative experiences
If you’re looking for a calmer but still demanding game, Skybound delivers a game-centric 3D platform experience parkourfluid movements and puzzle solving in a colorful open world.
Another poetic UFO: The Whittled Horse puts you in the shoes of a character tasked with delivering a package through a bustling city, in a charming blend of hand-drawn 2D/3D graphics. The story, touching and strange, slowly reveals itself.
Simulations, maps and introspective stories on the program
As for card games, Land Run offers an atypical solo concept: everything is based on luck and unexpected turns. A single card can turn an entire game upside down.
With Gravity Gamethe reflection takes a cosmic turn. This simulation game requires you to manage the laws of gravity to leave one planet and reach another, in an infinite space with strange laws.
Finally, Denpa Nightmares presents itself as a introspective visual novel. You follow a young girl named Dirtie through a strange day of dialogue and blurred memories.
How to play these free games on Steam?
All of these titles are available now on Steam, without a subscription. To try them, simply go to the page of each gamethen click on “Play”. Be careful, however, to check the minimum requirements required indicated at the bottom of each product sheet.
They are available for indefinite durationbut as is often the case with this type of offer, it is better not to delay too long. One click, one download, and your Steam library gains eight new games to explore.