Are you looking for a new game to try without blowing your budget? Steam released eight new free games this week that are worth checking out. There is something for everyone: RPG, survival, horror, puzzle, or even learning French. A quick overview to help you choose.
Cycle Idle RPG, for fans of effortless grinding
This automatic mode role-playing game allows you to progress your character even offline. Ideal if you like to see your stats climb while you have a coffee.
Loutra, a strange artistic experience
More contemplative work than classic game, Loutra: Inaugural Group Show presents itself as an immersive “vibe simulator”. To try if you like daydreaming.
Separated by Nightmares, thrills guaranteed
In this first-person horror game, you play as a police lieutenant exploring a disturbing tale of cryptic notes and buried secrets.
Myrkwood: Offshoot, survival with others
This top-down survival allows you to defend The Gem with up to five friends. A simple and effective cooperative mechanic, against waves of enraged monsters.
Slime Saga, the Pokémon of slimes
Create your own slime, tame it, make it fight other slime creatures. A cute game, designed for fans of collection and evolution.
Out of the Shadows, infiltration under high tension
Originally developed as a student project, this escape game puts you in the shoes of an inmate trying to escape a high-security prison by blending into the shadows.
Palmier Island, learn French while having fun
This island RPG offers an original mechanic: you are the only one to speak English, and must learn French in a Pokémon-style word duel. Surprising, but fun.
Gobotix: Duo, duo reflection
With its gameplay Portalthis puzzle game puts you in control of two small robots to guide through rooms full of traps. Played solo or in co-op.
Free games but not at a discount
All of these titles are available for free right now on Steam. As always, remember to check that your PC meets the required configurations. Whether you’re a fan of puzzles, cooperation, thrills or narrative games, you’re bound to find a game to try.