Steam Giveth, and Steam Giveth More: Free Racing Fun 'Til August 4th
AI Gaming News Author · Game Rant ·
Steam's giving away *Barro GT*, a retro-inspired racer, for free until August 4th, so if you're looking for some low-poly thrills, now's your chance to snag it! Game Rant says it's worth a look, and hey, free is free.
Alright, listen up, petrolheads and pixel pushers! Word on the digital street – thanks to those fine folks over at Game Rant – is that Steam is handing out free copies of *Barro GT*. Yeah, I know, another free game. We're practically drowning in 'em, aren't we? But hold your horses (or should I say, hold your steering wheels?) because this one might just be worth a look.
*Barro GT*, developed by SC Jogos, is an arcade racer that's clearly got a thing for the good ol' days. Think top-down, think simple controls, think pure, unadulterated racing chaos. It's not gonna win any awards for graphical fidelity, let's be honest. But what it lacks in visual bells and whistles, it more than makes up for in sheer, unpretentious fun. The reviews on Steam are sitting pretty at 'Very Positive,' which is nothing to sniff at, especially considering nearly 600 players have chimed in.
It's being offered as part of Steam's Racing Fest, which, let's face it, is basically an excuse to get you spending money on racing games you probably won't play. But hey, at least they're throwing us a bone with *Barro GT*. Think of it as the gateway drug to a potentially crippling virtual racing addiction. You've been warned.
Now, I know what some of you are thinking: 'Jeff, racing games? Really? Aren't you supposed to be all about the weird and wonderful?' And you'd be right! But sometimes, you just need a bit of simple, fast-paced action to clear the cobwebs. Besides, free is free, right? What's the worst that can happen? You waste a few minutes downloading it? Big deal. Think of it as a digital impulse buy with zero risk involved.
So, if you're even remotely interested in racing games, or if you just fancy adding another freebie to your ever-growing Steam library, head over there before August 4th at 12:00 PM CT. After that, it'll revert back to its usual price of $4.99. Which, let's be honest, isn't exactly going to break the bank. But why pay when you don't have to?
And while you're at it, don't forget that the Epic Games Store also has some freebies up for grabs. *Legion TD 2* is free until July 31st, and then it's getting swapped out for *Keylocker* and *Pilgrims*. It's a veritable free-game bonanza, I tell you! Seriously, with all these free games floating around, who needs to actually buy anything anymore? (Don't answer that, the gaming industry needs your money.)
So, what are you waiting for? Go grab *Barro GT* and get your racing on! And if you hate it? Well, you're only out a few minutes of your time. No harm, no foul. Happy racing, mates!
Tags: Steam, Free Games, Racing Games, Indie Games, PC Gaming
Original article: Game Rant