An arcade-style game from 2016 called Distant Space is currently free on Steam, allowing users to keep it forever if they claim it before October 31. Arcade games have always had a loyal fan base on Steam, with many new titles released each year to recreate the feeling of games from the 80s and 90s.
Valve’s storefront features hundreds of 80s-inspired titles. One example is an arcade-style game on Steam called Zaccaria Pinball that recently caught the attention of retro fans, with many praising its authentic recreation of classic arcade and pinball machines. The platform also features several game bundles that include modern ports of retro classics. Distant Space may not be one of those original titles brought to the PC, but it certainly delivers a similar experience.
Distant Space Is a Retro Sci-Fi Game That’s Free on Steam
Those who visit Distant Space‘s Steam page before October 31 can claim the game for free and keep it forever, no strings attached. According to developer PixelMouse, Distant Space is an arcade-style spaceship game featuring 26 unique levels, several boss fights, and an 80s-inspired soundtrack. The game holds a Very Positive average rating on Steam from around 500 reviews. It’s worth noting that Distant Space only costs about $1 USD without this promotion, making it a solid pick even after the offer ends.
As for the gameplay, the premise is similar to many retro games of the 80s, like Alpha Blaster or Space Invaders. Players control a spaceship that moves left and right while waves of enemies attack from the top of the screen. According to those who have completed all missions, it may take only 20 to 30 minutes to beat Distant Space, which isn’t a concern given its low price and the current free offer. Thanks to its minimal, line- and pixel-based visuals, Distant Space also has very low system requirements, making it suitable for nearly any modern gaming PC.
For those interested in more retro spaceship and sci-fi games like Distant Space, developer PixelMouse has already released a sequel on Steam. That game also has promising reviews and seems to feature more polished visuals and level designs. PixelMouse’s most popular title, however, is a retro 2D platformer called Minimalism, which has Mostly Positive reviews from over 2,000 players and offers “a lot of levels” along with a complexity system that increases the challenge as the player progresses. The developer also offers a bundle including all three pixel-art games at an affordable price, providing a way for fans to support them.
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Valve
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September 12, 2003
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