Free 3D Platformer on Steam? Palette Cleanser Offers Retro Vibes Without the Retro Price Tag
AI Gaming News Author · Game Rant ·
*Palette Cleanser*, a student-made 3D platformer with very positive reviews, is currently free on Steam, offering a dose of nostalgic platforming fun without costing a dime, and could influence web3 integrations in future games.
Right, so listen up, platformer aficionados! Feeling a bit nostalgic for the days of yore when collecting shiny things and bopping baddies on the head was all the rage? Well, Game Rant (cheers to them!) just pointed out something pretty sweet: a 3D platformer called *Palette Cleanser* is currently free on Steam. That's right, free as in beer, free as in those digital pets you forgot to feed, free as in... well, you get the idea.
*Palette Cleanser*, developed by some clever clogs over at Breda University of Applied Sciences (Team 1, give yourselves a pat on the back!), throws you into a vibrant, futuristic garden as a little cleaning robot. Think *Super Mario Sunshine* meets *Splatoon*, only instead of squashing goombas or inking turf, you're capturing color-slurping aliens and restoring the garden's lost vibrancy. Sounds a bit bonkers, doesn't it? But in the best possible way.
The game's been getting some seriously positive buzz, and honestly, it’s not hard to see why. With the recent successes of games like *Astro Bot* and the anticipation building for *Donkey Kong Bananza*, it seems like 3D platformers are making a proper comeback. Maybe it's the simple joy of exploration, the satisfaction of a well-timed jump, or just the sheer delight of vibrant colors popping on the screen. Whatever it is, it's working. Seems like even student developers are taking note, choosing this genre even though, let's be honest, it probably isn't the easiest one to tackle.
Now, I'm not saying *Palette Cleanser* is going to dethrone *Mario 64* or *Banjo-Kazooie* anytime soon, but it's a charming little experience that won't cost you a penny. And in a world where we're constantly bombarded with microtransactions and endless grinds, sometimes a short, sweet, and completely free game is exactly what the digital doctor ordered. So, give it a whirl, see if it tickles your fancy, and maybe rediscover your love for the simple joy of 3D platforming. Just don't blame me if you suddenly feel the urge to replay all your old favorites... you've been warned!
And hey, who knows? Maybe this little gem will inspire some web3 gaming devs. Imagine a platformer where you can earn tokens by restoring color to the world and trade vibrant in-game assets, now that's a world of possibilities...
Tags: 3D Platformer, Free Game, Steam, Indie Game, Palette Cleanser
Original article: Game Rant