An extremely well-received game has just become free (forever) to keep onSteam, just because the developer felt like it.
No need to be quick about it though, as this isn’t a timed event.ABI-DOSwill now be free in perpetuity.
Advert
Advert
“This decision comes after modest sales during the first month and a half after release,” writes the developerin a post on Steam, “While the game was still profitable, financial gain was never my primary motivation (I have an independent job outside of game development).”
“My true passion lies in creating Zach-like games with open-ended puzzles and intricate technical solutions. Now, my goal is to reach a wider audience. If significant revenue isn’t feasible, I’d much rather let more people experience and enjoy the game for free.”
Well isn’t that wholesome? If you’re feeling keen to throw the developer some cash anyway, there is a link in that Steam post that you can use to send them some money (if you’re feeling nice).
Advert
Advert
ICYMI: A new trailer for season two ofThe Last of Ushas landed.
So what is an “operating system simulator” anyway? Pretty much exactly what you’d expect, from looking at the trailer on the Steam page.
You’re moving a bunch of stuff around to build a circuit and automating “UBITS” (which the developer handily explains are “coloured mobile data blocks”) so you can get your system up and running.
Advert
Advert
They also state that “The Admin is always watching, and he’s not what he seems”, so it seems like there’s a little bit of a narrative buried inABI-DOStoo.
But why are you letting me tell you all this waffle? Go download it for yourself. It’s literally free.
Topics:Steam,Free Games,PC
