Unlock Thrills for Free: Exclusive Horror Game Giveaway on Steam

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Until September 29 at 3:00pm CEST, Steam users can potentially get The Dark Pictures: Man of Medan for free through a Bandai Namco giveaway.

Steam games are not typically offered for free in the same manner as those on the Epic Games Store. Instead, their availability for free consumption often relies on the discretion of publishers.

Supermassive Games' The Dark Pictures: Man of Medan stands as the inaugural installment in a chilling franchise. Furthermore, Steam features a selection of three other games as part of this series.

Until September 29, 3:00pm CEST, Steam users can seize the opportunity to acquire The Dark Pictures: Man of Medan without charge. Unlike its main competitor, the Epic Games Store, Steam does not frequently give away free games. While new free games are regularly offered on the Epic Games Store every week, free games on Steam are sporadic and mostly reliant on publishers granting them for free, rather than Steam itself.

Obtaining free games on Steam can vary – sometimes they can be obtained directly through the store, while other times users might need to navigate certain obstacles. This is also the case with the current free Steam game. Not only is time limited to claim it, but users on Steam are not guaranteed access to the game.

Currently, Steam users have the option to visit the Bandai Namco website, where they can register for an account in order to potentially receive a free code for The Dark Pictures: Man of Medan on Steam. It is important to note that this Steam free game promotion is being conducted by Bandai Namco Europe, and the availability of free keys is limited to 100,000. Therefore, it is possible that some Steam users may not be able to obtain the complimentary game, even if they create an account.

The Dark Pictures: Man of Medan is the first installment in The Dark Pictures Anthology horror franchise developed by Supermassive Games, known for their acclaimed game Until Dawn. Similar to its predecessor, Man of Medan offers an immersive cinematic experience where the player's choices affect the storyline and the fate of the main characters. Although Man of Medan received mixed reviews compared to Until Dawn, it successfully established a thriving horror franchise for Supermassive.

For those fortunate enough to acquire a free copy of The Dark Pictures: Man of Medan through this giveaway and enjoy the game, it might be worth considering exploring its sequel. Currently, there are three more Dark Pictures games available on Steam: Little Hope, House of Ashes, and The Devil in Me. Additionally, a new sci-fi horror Dark Pictures game is currently in development.

Not all Steam users will be able to claim The Dark Pictures: Man of Medan for free in this Bandai Namco giveaway, but there is still hope. More free Steam game giveaways will be offered in the coming months, so users should stay vigilant for future opportunities.