Steam: This ultra-violent post-apocalyptic co-op PC game is finally free

Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG, on PC, it is possible to play all year round without spending a cent. And that's without counting on the free-to-play games that are proliferating. You just have to go around the platforms to find the new free games. And on the Steam side, here is an ultra violent post-apo rogue-lite that is free after having been paid for 5 years.

free after being paid for 5 years

Released in May 2019 in early access, Infected Shelter received its update 1.0 a few months later the same year, on November 11th to be precise. Paid since then, this ultra violent post-apo rogue-lite was finally made free to everyone's surprise on September 2nd. No announcement in the game's news feed, nothing on X or Reddit, the duo behind the small studio Dark Blue Games seems to be ready to turn the page on their only title present on Steam.

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A godsend for many players, who can thus discover this rogue-lite with “very positive” ratings. 86% of the 344 reviews are positive, enough to give a good feeling to those who would like to take the plunge. Presented as an “ultra violent post-apo beat'em up rogue-lite“, Infected Shelter is playable solo or co-op up to 4 players.With its randomly generated content, the title emphasizes replayability. Loot from over 170 blueprints, while the rogue-lite part lets you unlock new weapons, new clothes, new skills and also relics, and this with each game.

In Infected Shelter, you play a group of survivors in a post-apocalyptic world. “One fateful morning, you wake up to find that the shelter has been attacked and your family has been kidnapped for unknown reasons.Leaving your shelter, you emerge into the harsh infected land and begin searching for the kidnappers and the truth behind the events. Your path leads you to through randomly generated post-apocalyptic areas controlled by different enemy factions with brutal leaders, and shelters occupied by infected creatures.” explains the game's Steam page.

It's up to you to use your skills and resources to get out of this hell. Defeat is not an end in itself since it will allow you to unlock brand new content, which will give you the opportunity to go even further next time. Well, if all goes well. In any case, the easiest thing to do is still to try it. And it's a good thing, Infected Shelter is free on Steam. To add it to your library, simply go to its Steam page, available right here.