Steam users can currently grab the 2021 horror game Depths of Horror: Day of the Mushroom completely free of charge. Gamers have until April 6th to take advantage of this Steam promotion, which will allow them to add it to their libraries and keep it forever.
PC gamers who want to expand their game libraries without spending too much money are in good hands with Steam. The platform has a large selection of free-to-play games, and will often run free-to-keep promotions that allow players to permanently add titles that would normally cost money to their library for nothing. Steam's free-to-keep promotions often highlight titles from smaller developers, which can offer a few hidden gems every now and then. Its main rival, the Epic Games Store, is known for having weekly free giveaways that players are more likely to have heard of, so it's always worth checking both storefronts to see what's on offer at any given time.
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Current Free Steam Games
Steam users can claim Depths of Horror: Day of the Mushroom right now for free. The game is a single-player horror game released by indie developer TakeThem.Games in 2021. It is the latest release from the studio, which has previously released games in widely varying genres, including Vaccine Delivery Simulator and Brother!!! Save him!. The Steam description gives an idea of what players can expect from it Depths of Horror: Day of the Mushroomwhich says, “While picking mushrooms in a clearing, you stumble upon an abandoned hut. Exploring it, you find yourself in a cave full of unexpected inhabitants and surprises.” As for the gameplay itself, the developer promises a “unique system of handcrafted caves”, “frequent events will not make you bored”, “enemies and screamers” and more, including eight Steam achievements to unlock.
Depths of Horror: Day of the Mushroom is only free to keep until April 6th, after which it will return to its regular full price of $4.99. When players press the “Add Account” button while logged into the Steam page, it will be registered to their account forever. There is no obligation to download it immediately. Players who simply want to add it to their backlog to perhaps try it out later can do so without issue.
The free campaign has already led Depths of Horror: Day of the Mushroom is getting tons of new reviews on Steam. The recent influx of reviews has been mixed. Some praise the atmosphere and easy 100% achievements, while others criticize the short game time and what one player describes as “cheap deaths”. The fact that large spiders play a central role in the game comes up in the reviews, which may make it unsuitable for some players. Ultimately, regardless of its reviews, it's a free Steam game, which for many will be enough to pick it up and give it a try.
Outside of Steam, PC gamers also have more free games to download right now. Those who venture to the Epic Games Store can grab some free titles, including Haven dock, Hyper Echelonand Together After Dark without charge. While there has always been a prevailing perception that PC gaming is expensive, these types of giveaways show that there is no need to spend tons of money on games to build a strong game library.
