A wave of free games has made its way onto Steam recently, expanding the library for players in Canada and the United States. Here’s a closer look at what’s currently available at no cost.
Looking for Cats in a Badly Drawn City is a free hidden object game that sits at a 97% rating. The premise is straightforward and playful: search through a humorously rough, hand-drawn cityscape to locate a parade of cats. It’s lighthearted, accessible, and offers a casual distraction for players who enjoy scavenger hunts within a quirky setting. Steam page.
The Light in the Darkness is an educational experience centered on the Holocaust. Its narrative follows a Jewish family trying to endure in occupied Paris, delivering a poignant, historically grounded story. Released to commemorate International Holocaust Remembrance Day on January 27, the game aims to blend learning with reflective storytelling. Steam page.
TRUFFLE presents a minimalist puzzle journey that tasks players with guiding a character through a maze. The praise it has received comes from a chorus of positive reviews that underline its clean design and satisfying solvability. Steam page.
Procrastinaut offers a quirky space adventure featuring a lazy astronaut stuck in orbit around a gas giant. The game leans into humor and curiosity, inviting players to explore an unusual cosmos at a relaxed pace. Steam page.
Spellcats: Auto Card Tactics – Prologue is a free segment of a turn-based card battler. The central character is the only free cat in a world of humans, assembling a clowder that rallies for strategic skirmishes. Steam page.
Paper Lily – Chapter 1 marks the first installment of a horror role-playing game that follows the exploits of a character named Lacey. With a robust 98% rating from a sizable player base, it presents a dark, story-driven experience set in a tense cinematic atmosphere. Steam page.
Supermarket Simulator: Prologue serves as a trial version ahead of a broader release on February 20. Players step into the shoes of a supermarket owner, managing inventories, operating the cash register, and occasionally navigating high-stakes interactions within a fictional crime-infiltrated environment. Steam page.
Iron Line is a tower defense title published by Breda University of Applied Sciences. The core challenge is to shield valuable cargo from space-dwelling insects by placing defensive towers and deploying strategic abilities. Steam page.
BioGun: Clinical Trial acts as a prologue to a newly announced Metroidvania. The plot follows a vaccine represented as a pig venturing through a dog’s body, framing an unusual science-inspired narrative that blends biology with action-platforming mechanics. Steam page.
OCTAMETA is celebrated as a solid 3D puzzle game, earning a strong reception from players who have left a high number of positive reviews. Steam page.
Asgard’s Fall: Origins offers a free take on a pixel survival experience inspired by Scandinavian myths. Players step into the role of a nameless Viking, facing waves of enemies while improving personal skills in a rugged, mythic world. Steam page.
Detective Kiwi is an online game centered on rapid image-matching challenges. Players must quickly identify the correct image among options, testing attention and reflexes in a fast-paced environment. Steam page.
The collection of free titles continues to grow with more options in the previous selection, inviting players to explore diverse genres—from mystery adventures to strategic puzzle challenges.
Source: VG Times