Steam users can currently get the horror game 2021 Depths of Horror: Day of the Mushroom completely free. Players have until April 6th to take advantage of this Steam promotion that allows them to add it to their libraries and keep it forever.
PC gamers looking to expand their game libraries without spending too much money are in good hands with Steam. The platform has a huge selection of free games and will often run free promotions that allow players to permanently add titles that usually cost money to their library for nothing. Steam's free promotions often highlight titles from smaller developers, which can offer some hidden gems from time to time. Its main rival, the Epic Games Store, is known for having weekly freebies that gamers are more likely to have heard of, so it's always worth checking both stores to see what's on offer at the moment.
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Current free game on Steam
Steam users can claim Depths of Horror: Day of the Mushroom right now for free. This game is a single player horror game released by indie developer TakeThem.Games in 2021. This is the latest release from a studio that has previously released games in completely different genres including Vaccine administration simulator and Brother!!! Save him!. The description on Steam offers some idea of what players can expect Depths of Horror: Day of the Mushroomwith the statement: “While picking mushrooms in a clearing, you come across an abandoned cabin. 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 hand-crafted caves”, “frequent actions will not bore you”, “enemies and screamers” and more, including eight achievements on Steam to unlock.
Depths of Horror: Day of the Mushroom it's only freely available until April 6th, after which it will return to its regular full price of $4.99. Once players click the “Add to Account” button when logging in on the Steam page, it will be registered to their account forever. There is no obligation to download it immediately. Players who want to simply add it to their backlog to try it out further can do so without any problems.
Free promotion has already led to Depths of Horror: Day of the Mushroom receiving lots of new reviews on Steam. The latest influx of reviews has been mixed. Some praise the atmosphere and easy 100% achievements, others criticize the short running time and what one player describes as “cheap deaths”. The fact that large spiders play a central role in the game comes up in reviews, which may be off-putting to some players. Ultimately, regardless of its reviews, it's a free game on Steam that will be enough for many to pick up and try.
Outside of Steam, PC gamers also have more free games to claim now. Those who venture into the Epic Games Store can get several free titles including Havendock, Hyper Echelonand Together after dark at no cost. Although there's always been a perception that PC games are expensive, these kinds of gifts show that you don't need to spend tons of money on games to build a strong gaming library.
