Steam Launches Surprise Free RPG You Can Download and Keep Now

October is an absolutely stacked month for video game releases.

There’s Ghost of Yōtei, Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2, Little Nightmares 3, Battlefield 6, Pokémon Legends: Z-A, and The Outer Worlds 2 - and that’s just to name a few titles.

My backlog is quaking just thinking about what’s ahead, but will that stop me from enjoying a little free treat?

No, it will not.

That treat comes in the form of Kaiju No. 8 The Game, a new free turn-based RPG that’s landed on Steam.

Developed and published by Akatsuki Games, Kaiju No. 8 The Game is, of course, inspired by the Kaiju No. 8 manga series and subsequent anime adaptation.

“Based on the global hit anime, adapted from the Shonen Jump+ sensation, KAIJU NO. 8 THE GAME brings you into the heart of the action! Witness epic battles between the Japan Anti-Kaiju Defence Force and cataclysmic Kaiju, all rendered in breathtaking graphics,” teases the synopsis.

The game makes use of a turn-based combat system where you’ll select your Defence Force officers’ skills in order to attack exposed Kaiju cores, with Ultimate Attacks delivering the final blow.

Whether it’s Kikoru Shinomiya’s axe or Soshiro Hoshina’s blades, you’ll be able to feel the full force of an array of iconic weapons, brought to life with “stunning, high-end graphics”.

As for the story, Kaiju No. 8 The Game retells the anime’s familiar tale which also means that there’s nothing stopping newcomers from enjoying this title; you don’t really need any prior knowledge.

If you are a returning fan though, there are certain narrative threads which are original this time around, allowing you to get to know your favourite characters even better.

It all sounds rather promising, although perhaps early review scores tell a slightly different story.

Kaiju No. 8 The Game is just one day old but has already attracted a ‘mixed’ rating on Steam.

I should stress though that 69% players enjoyed what they played, leaving a positive review, correct at the time of writing.

It seems the combat, story, and graphics have all drawn praise.

As for those who aren’t as pleased, well, it actually appears that they’re angry that the devs’ previous game, Tribe Nine, is shutting down services in November.

The acclaimed title will terminate on 27 November which means Chapter Four is no longer due to arrive.

Many believe that Akatsuki Games is directing resources towards Kaiju No. 8 The Game and thus hold a little resentment for it.

It’s perhaps fair to say then that the negative reviews may not truly be indicative of Kaiju No. 8 The Game’s quality.

It’s free so I highly urge you to give this one a try yourself.