In recent days, Steam has welcomed seven new free-to-play releases. These titles offer full access without time limits, allowing players to dive in at no initial cost.
Cafe Owner Simulator: Prologue is an open-world sandbox where players build and run their own restaurant. The adventure begins with acquiring a space, restoring and equipping it, and then staffing the operation with employees to serve customers and manage daily tasks.
All screenshots from Cafe Owner Simulator: Prologue can be viewed here.
Developers explain that the game draws inspiration from sandbox and simulation experiences. Players can create, fine-tune workflows, grow their project, pour their personality into the venture, and pursue the dream of opening a restaurant. The message is clear: Cafe Owner Simulator aims to give everyone a chance to turn a passion into a real business—free to start, with opportunities to expand later as a paid release.
Hot on Steam, Cafe Owner Simulator: Prologue is listed with a plan for a future expanded version that will carry a price tag beyond its free access.
Nebula Realms is a multiplayer life sim offering a broad palette of activities where players from around the world can socialize, play mini-games, chat, make friends, and customize both their character and their in-game home. For many players, this title evokes familiar vibes from The Sims series, but with its own energetic twist.
All Nebula Realms screenshots can be viewed here.
You can add Nebula Realms to your Steam library here.
Baka Adventures is a 3D multiplayer action platformer where participants tackle a variety of challenges and take on boss battles in dynamic arenas.
All Baka Adventures screenshots can be viewed here.
You can add Baka Adventures to your Steam library here.
Rail Route: The Story of Jozic presents a minimalist train dispatcher experience, inviting players to automate and optimize an expansive rail network with careful planning and timing.
All screenshots from Rail Route: The Story of Jozic can be viewed here.
You can add Rail Route: The Story of Jozic to your Steam library here.
Greed is an isometric fantasy roguelike where a hero battles monsters that have kidnapped his sister. The game features three weapon types—bow, daggers, and chakra—and a system for boosting magical abilities as players progress.
All screenshots of Greed can be viewed here.
You can add Greed to your Steam library here.
LAY offers a third-person adventure following the explorer Elsa as she traverses a magical world, uncovers its hidden secrets, and experiences a surreal journey that includes riding a stingray through enigmatic landscapes.
All LAY screenshots can be viewed here.
You can add LAY to your Steam library here.
Fadry is a retro-inspired top-down adventure with turn-based combat and pixel art set in a dark fantasy world. The narrative emphasizes story development, offering an estimated playtime around 13 hours.
You can add Fadry to your Steam library here.
All screenshots of Fadry can be viewed here.
Additionally, followers can monitor discounts and freebies in a Telegram channel, while a cinematic project featuring the Cheburashka character is in progress with an initial teaser released. These updates illustrate the ongoing excitement around accessible, free-to-start experiences on the platform.