Steam users can claim two surprise games and keep them permanently in November before they leave the storefront. Steam’s free-to-keep promotions have slowed recently, but players looking to expand their libraries without spending a dime still have a couple of offers to take advantage of before it’s too late.
Some believe the imminent release of GTA 6 has played a role in the decline of FTK promotions on Steam. After all, many developers have already pushed their release dates to December or later to avoid clashing with Rockstar Games’ highly anticipated open-world title. So, it would make sense for them to hold back their giveaways, too. Regardless, a closer look at Steam’s data has revealed that freebie hunters still have some opportunities in November.
Claim Sadball and Battle Sweeper for Free on Steam
Steam is set to delist two games, Sadball and Battle Sweeper, soon. However, players who claim them before their removal can keep them in their libraries and continue playing. Although both have only a limited number of reviews on Steam, most are positive. Sadball, for example, has around 40 ratings at the time of writing, 90% of which are favorable. Neither developer has explained why their game is being delisted or when it will be removed. Players can find more details about each game, along with download links, below.
As for gameplay, Sadball is a 3D platformer with some action elements. Players take on the role of a bowling ball searching for pins. Once they find them, they can smash them with various moves and build combos to earn higher scores. Sadball features different skills and power-ups to unlock, along with “48 hidden worlds” for players to explore. While it may not look like one, Sadball also describes itself as a soulslike game, mainly due to its “deep momentum-based combat with a dual parry system.”
Battle Sweeper, on the other hand, offers a new take on the classic Minesweeper game that many players know and love. In the original game, players must click on safe tiles and avoid mines by paying attention to subtle clues on the board. Battle Sweeper takes that formula and adds combat. Every time players click on a mine tile, they must fight a monster. Winning allows them to continue sweeping the board, while losing comes with its own consequences.
Other Free Games to Claim on Steam Right Now
Several paid games on Steam have recently dropped their price tags and become free. One good example is Cyberfrags ’69, a fast-paced first-person shooter that previously cost around $4 but is now completely free. Another great pick for freebie hunters is Radiant Exodus, an indie shooter with positive user reviews that will become a paid game on November 17. However, players who claim it before that date can keep it for free.
