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- Defracted: A third-person science fiction shooter in early access, offering PvP arena combat, weapon customization, and multiplayer modes.
- Pizza Empire: A relaxing pixel-art casual game where players build a global pizza empire using idle-clicker mechanics.
- I Wanna Touch: A challenging 2D precision platformer featuring a forgetful rabbit controlled by air currents.
- Echoes of a Thread: An indie RPG with a psychological narrative, turn-based boss battles as complex pattern puzzles, and a classic 2D fantasy aesthetic.
Six new free games are now available on PC via Steam, including titles spanning strategy and science fiction shooter genres. Also available are several other recently added free games on Steam: Ferret Quest, 4Spicchi, Bird Watching Simulator, and Grove. Metal Goose, a throwback first-person shooter where players battle robotic chickens with an axe, has garnered positive attention with 93 positive Steam reviews. Mainframe Men, a visual novel, takes players inside a computer. Here’s a closer look at some of the highlights: Defracted: A third-person science fiction shooter in early access, emphasizing PvP arena combat with weapon customization, progression levels, and multiplayer modes. Pizza Empire: A relaxing pixel-art casual game where players build a global pizza empire using idle-clicker mechanics. I Wanna Touch: A challenging 2D precision platformer where players control a forgetful rabbit that relies on air currents for movement. Echoes of a Thread: An indie RPG with a psychological narrative hidden behind its classic 2D fantasy aesthetic, featuring turn-based boss battles that function as complex pattern puzzles. Meu Suserano (Aye My Liege): A historical alternative events strategy game where players control detailed armies across four levels, featuring soldiers with unique names, stats, and AI.
Free Games on PC: Discover Dino Age, Bird Watching Simulator, Grove, Electrician Simulator, and World of Warships Bonus Content
Dino Age: The First Fracture: A 2D survival RPG set in the Triassic period’s harsh swamps. Players must gather resources, craft weapons, cook, and learn skills like dinosaur egg incubation to stabilize time anomalies caused by corrupted predators. Bird Watching Simulator: This game allows players to observe and interact with birds, offering options to scare, compliment, or even catch them. Grove: A tower defense game where players plant and boost trees to defend a forest from lumberjacks, designed with less blue light and calming sounds to promote relaxation. In related news, the Epic Games Store will release Electrician Simulator on March 19, along with a bonus content bundle for World of Warships.
| Specification | |
|---|---|
| Official Name | Defracted |
| Brief Summary | Defracted - The world is set in a fictional sci-fi realm where 2 teams are at war with each other over prosperity in a virtual reality game created by an alien civilization. |
| Platforms | PC (Microsoft Windows) |
| Released | February 17, 2026 |
| Play Modes | Multiplayer |
| Languages | English |
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