Nostalgia-packed adventure point-and-click game goes free on Steam for a limited time

For many gamers, the golden age of point-and-click adventures holds a special, almost nostalgic place in gaming history. It was all about the pixelated artwork, quirky humor, and puzzle-driven storytelling, when games focused a little more on wit than reflexes. If you’re someone who enjoys that charm, here’s some good news—Stellar Mess: The Princess Conundrum is currently free to claim on Steam for a limited time.

Stellar Mess: The Princess Conundrum takes heavy inspiration from 1980s and 1990s adventure games. It has a retro pixel-art style, a classic nine-verb interaction system, and an EGA color palette. The story follows Diego, a comic book store owner and die-hard fan of the Stellar Battle film series, who unexpectedly gets caught up in some sort of an 'intergalactic conspiracy'. His ordinary day soon turns into an adventure where Diego must help his sci-fi heroine, Princess Lanor, in a rebellion against the Stellar Armada.

The gameplay is packed with classic point-and-click mechanics, puzzle-solving, and loads of humor. Players can explore environments, interact with objects and characters, and piece together solutions in a lighthearted yet engaging storyline. You can unlock 13 in-game achievements as you go through the story. The game is incredibly lightweight as well, requiring merely 64MB of RAM and a measly 30MB of storage space. 

For those looking to experience it firsthand, Stellar Mess: The Princess Conundrum is available for free on Steam until February 27, 2025. Once added to your library, it’s yours to keep forever—making this a great opportunity to grab a slice of adventure gaming history at no cost.

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