4 new free games added to Steam, available to download now

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, Steam is the gift that keeps on giving. If you’re a PC user, you should never really run out of games to play, seeing as there are so many free-to-play games on Steam. Seriously, they’re being added day after day in their droves. There truly is something for everyone.

In fact, a whopping 15 free-to-play gems landed on Steam earlier today - and of course, we’re here to talk you through them. There’s a delightful new cosy sim in playtesting on the storefront, which is said to be Steam’s answer to Animal Crossing. You can also check out Temtem Showdown which is essentially a PC version of Pokémon. Still not satisfied? We’ve got a whopping list of a further 34 freebies. Today though, I’m here to tell you about Neonscape, Shire Scopes, Scholar’s Mate - First Move, and Bongus Bright-eye & The Great Axe-stravaganza. What a line-up of titles.

Speaking of Temtem Showdown, take a look at the game in action below.

First up, we have Kaitec Games’ Neonscape in which you’ll play as Onyx, the master of the Black Lotus. This is a hack n’ slash combat game where you’ll “maneuver compact battlegrounds, unleash spatial manipulation, and showcase unmatched agility” as the waves of enemies relentlessly keep on coming. It has a very respectable review score of 85% with one review reading, “Gameplay is very engaging! Movement is very fluid (better than most AAA games i have played in the past),” while another said, “Installed the game thinking I can use this to kill some time for the lunch break, I was late to work and almost got yelled at.” High praise indeed.

LadderMane Games’ Shire Scopes is a multiplayer arena shooter, set in a medieval castle. It’s not a gritty realistic shooter, instead boasting a colourful Breath of the Wild-esque art style (although much simpler). You’ll be able to utilise sniper-muskets and swords in your attempts to reach the top of the leaderboard.

Next up, we have Scholar’s Mate - First Move. Created by JanduSoft, this game is a first-person horror experience set in a psychiatric hospital. Players must “use their wits to escape from this sinister place”. It’s got a respectable rating of 82%. Those who have played the game report that it only lasts for just under an hour, so it’s perfect if your backlog is already piled high.

Finally, the brilliantly-named Bongus Bright-eye & The Great Axe-stravaganza is described as a “homage to the classic point and click adventure games”. Created by OMF Productions, the comedy-fantasy boasts a delightful art style, and you’ll be tasked with helping Bongus Bright-eye on his journey to save the Dwarven Kingdom.