Steam is currently offering the point-and-click adventure game Deponia for free to PC players. The promotion is part of Daedalic Entertainment's 'Daedalic Days' event, which runs from August 13 to August 27.
Deponia, originally released in 2012, is an award-winning title developed by a studio that critics have often compared to LucasArts. The game holds a "mostly positive" user rating on Steam. It is set in a post-apocalyptic dieselpunk world where players control Rufus, a character from the lower class living amidst garbage heaps. The narrative follows Rufus as he encounters a woman from a higher social stratum and becomes entangled in a plot to reach the opulent upper world, inadvertently discovering she bears a striking resemblance to him.
The developers suggest that Deponia will appeal to fans of franchises such as The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, Futurama, and Discworld. The game features a comedic storyline, extensive dialogue, and intricate puzzles, all presented with 2D hand-drawn illustrations.
User reviews on Steam highlight the game's humor and expressive voice acting. However, some players recommend using a guide to navigate the puzzles and advise saving frequently, as a game-breaking bug has been reported by some users near the beginning of the adventure.
Deponia offers approximately eight hours of gameplay, making it a suitable choice for a weekend diversion. Players can add the game to their Steam library and keep it permanently until August 20. As part of Daedalic Days, other titles from the publisher are also available at a discount on Steam.