Steam has undergone another major shift as several projects switch to a fully free distribution model. Gamers can now add eight titles to their libraries at once, spanning classics from the 80s to modern indie curios. The lineup includes COG Back to the 80s, Rollerballer, Dark Maidens, Indigo Loop, The Lonely Helmet, Santa’s Visit, T^2.5, and Panzer Girls.
COG Back To The 80s invites players into a military shooter set in the late 20th century. Across its campaign, players pursue one of history’s most wanted terrorists during the Cold War, experiencing both first-person and third-person perspectives as they navigate tense missions and battlegrounds.
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Gamers can now add COG Back To The 80s to their library. The project carries a score of 57 percent at the time of writing. Previously, it sold for 82 rubles in its market window.
RollerBaller presents a distinctive 3D racing experience where players guide balls styled after national flags. By collecting coins, players unlock new flags, accessories, and hats. Both single-player and multiplayer modes are available for competition and cooperation alike.
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RollerBaller can be added to a library, and its score stands at 87 percent as of this writing. The game previously had a price tag of 102 rubles.
Dark Maidens unfolds as a side-scrolling action RPG. The lore follows a church knight named Ser Galahad as he confronts malevolent spirits threatening humanity. Along the journey, the hero strengthens faith and faces moral choices that may steer him off the righteous path.
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Dark Maidens can be added to a library, with a current score of 90 percent. It previously retailed for 730 rubles.
Indigo Loop is a playful number puzzle where players use cards to reach the target value of 15, offering both challenge and fun for casual and veteran puzzlers alike.
You can add Indigo Loop to a library. The game was previously priced at 61 rubles.
The Lonely Helmet is a quirky puzzle game with platform elements, centered on a quest to find a person wearing a space helmet, blending exploration with puzzle solving.
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The Lonely Helmet can be added to a library, with a prior price of 42 rubles listed for it.
Santa’s Visit places players in a Santa Christmas simulation focused on selecting the right gifts for those deserving, bringing a VR-friendly twist to a nostalgic theme.
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Santa’s Visit can be added to a library, with a price history around 259 rubles.
T^2.5 is a cube-based puzzle where rotating elements reveals the correct solution, offering a compact brain teaser for puzzle lovers.
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Add T^2.5 to a library, noting a previous selling price of 30 rubles.
Panzer Girls delivers a top-down shooter experience where players command crews featuring anime-inspired characters as they battle monsters in an arena setting.
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Panzer Girls can be added to a library, with a historical price of 100 rubles before the shift to free distribution.
In related news, the Epic Games Store is offering LEGO Builder’s Journey as a free download through December 22 at 19:00 Moscow time. For those tracking discounts and freebies, there is a Telegram channel that shares timely updates. In streaming news, Amouranth revealed her earnings across Twitch and OnlyFans for the month, reflecting the broader online creator economy.
Note: This overview consolidates information from VG Times and is intended for readers seeking a current snapshot of free distribution moves and price histories across a curated set of games.