A military simulation game called Coast Defender with positive reviews is scheduled to be removed from Steam on November 12, but those who want to preserve have a chance to claim and keep it regardless. In terms of gameplay, Coast Defender has a lot in common with classic FPS shooters like Beach Head 2000, and it could appeal to the same player base on Steam.
For those who may not know much about Beach Head 2000, it was a combat simulation in which players control a two-barrel cannon and shoot at the ever-approaching enemy troops and choppers. Many consider Beach Head 2000 one of the best classic military simulation games, and although Coast Defender may not match its reputation, it still offers a somewhat similar experience that fans of retro-style games would likely appreciate.
Add Coast Defender to Your Steam Library Before It’s Delisted
Publisher Matryoshka has revealed that after three years of service, Coast Defender will be delisted from Steam on November 12. Users who claim the game and add it to their libraries before its removal will be able to continue playing it afterward. Coast Defender is not part of Steam’s free-to-keep promotions. Instead, it is an already free-to-play game that can be preserved by adding it to an active Steam account.
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Coast Defender will disable in-game purchases ahead of its removal from Steam. As a result, any mechanics tied to microtransactions will be inaccessible, though the base game itself won’t be affected.
Coast Defender Gameplay Features
- World War 2-inspired setting
- Aircraft and vehicles inspired by real-life models
- Minimalistic first-person shooter gameplay
- A radar system to spot nearby enemies
- Continuous waves of enemy troops
- Different weapons and upgrades to unlock
Coast Defender isn’t the only game published by Matryoshka that will be delisted in November. The company also plans to remove another free-to-play Steam game called Idle Medieval Tavern on the same day as Coast Defender. Similarly, those who claim Idle Medieval Tavern will be able to continue playing it after its removal, though fans might want to know that it has mixed reviews on Steam. As the title suggests, Idle Medieval Tavern is an idler game with streamlined progression, and it revolves around managing a fantasy inn that often hosts legendary heroes.
Other Free PC Games to Claim Right Now
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At the time of writing, one of the latest free-to-keep promotions comes from an EGS developer. Until September 9, Epic Game Store users can claim a game called NoRush! – Tower Edition, which is a cutesy 3D platformer. The giveaway isn’t part of the platform’s official weekly offers, so it doesn’t follow the typical schedule.
The Steam side of things doesn’t look bright at the time of writing, as no significant free-to-keep promotions are currently happening. While the storefront is expected to hold some giveaways in September, there are no early signs of such offers being scheduled. As many users know, SteamDB data typically reveals upcoming free-to-keep Steam promotions in advance. However, the online tool currently lists nothing for September, though that could change at any point.