10 free Steam games to kick off the new year

It is a new year and you know what that means.

No, not an existential crisis relating to the passage of time but rather a bunch of new free games which have been added to Steam for you to try out right now.

So if you are a PC gamer and are looking for something new to play this January, this upcoming list has something for everyone.

First up is Truth or Dare, a 3D platformer/survival game which sees you take on the role of Claire and Jamie who must fight to survive after a simple game of Truth or Dare goes wrong.

As the pair, you will need to navigate abandoned rooms, solve horrifying puzzles and uncover the truth behind the mysterious death of the home’s family.

However, if they can’t escape, they will soon find themselves meeting the same grisly fate.

If horror isn’t your thing then you can check out Cairn, an atmospheric exploration game which tasks you with reaching the top of the summit.

In this survival-climber, you will play as pro-climber Aava who embarks on the ascent of Mount Kami, a summit that has never been reached.

Will you be the first to do it?

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Meet unexpected companions, discover the mountain’s history and plan your route however you would like but be careful, it’s a long way down.

One Fine Tourney is a “casual, single-player archery-puzzle game” featuring over 40 handcrafted challenges to get stuck into.

With five unique protagonists to choose from, you will have to battle through a wild and unpredictable, medieval-style world and along the way, you might even meet a mythological creature or two.

Thanks to Balatro, card games are all the rage right now so this would be the perfect time to check out Deck of Haunts.

This deck building roguelite invites you into a malevolent haunted house which is yours to expand on.

Use strategy and cards to increase your dark influence and turn your new home into a twisted, inescapable nightmare.

Platformer fans will love Ayaska: Shadows of Silence.

This dark adventure game is set in a world where light and dark hold the key to survival.

By journeying through six haunting lands and solving multiple puzzles along the way, you will be able to restore balance to a world on the brink of collapse.

Fans of 2024’s Neva will not want to miss out on this one.

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Next we have Myrmidon, another platform-puzzle adventure which can be taken on with a friend.

In It Takes Two style, players must work together to clear obstacles on the set of a stop-motion animation workshop.

With the power of imagination being limitless, you will soon discover the true bond between an animator and his puppet.

Now it’s time for some fast-paced action with RoboSamurai.

This “3rd-person, fast-paced sword-fighting action/slasher game” follows the story of Nix, a robot mechanic turned katana-wielding fighter.

Set in a cyberpunk dystopian city, you will battle against corruption and those pesky tyrannical corporations as you slash your way to the top.

If you are in the mood to get stuck into a fantasy RPG then you are in luck as Elin is free to download right now.

This roguelike RPG centers around adventure, survival, crafting, home-building and mythology as you explore the land of Ylva.

Now it’s time for a shooter with a twist thanks to Into the Void.

This “action-packed, high-speed retro shooter” follows the story of John Void who has just returned to the land of the living with no memories of how he even died.

With fast-paced combat and a stylish black and white artstyle, Into the Void is definitely the unique title which you don’t want to miss out on this year.

Last but certainly not least is Soulfall, another roguelike RPG which will see you descend into hell to reclaim your soul.

With Diablo and Path of Exile-like gameplay, you will create your hero, pick your class and fight your way through hordes of enemies in a journey of vengeance and redemption.