Deal | Space dwarf FPS free to play for a limited time (97% positive, 360K reviews)

Deep Rock Galactic isn’t about fame or glory – it’s about tough, dirty work deep underground. As a heavily armed space dwarf, players are sent by a ruthless corporation into some of the galaxy’s most dangerous cave systems. The mission is straightforward: mine valuable resources, survive the hazards and make it back alive – preferably in one piece. Designed as a co-op shooter for one to four players, the game places a strong emphasis on teamwork. Its procedurally generated caves span a wide range of biomes, from glowing lava chambers to toxic mushroom forests, ensuring that each mission feels fresh and unpredictable.

The title features four distinct classes – Scout, Gunner, Engineer and Driller – each with a clearly defined role and unique tools that complement one another. The fully destructible environment allows players to dig tunnels, create shortcuts or tactically control tight spaces during combat. Missions revolve around gathering resources, completing objectives and fending off waves of alien creatures. As players progress, they unlock new weapons, upgrades and cosmetic rewards to further customize their loadouts.

Deep Rock Galactic has been widely praised by both players and critics. Reviewers at the German gaming site 4Players highlight the game’s engaging co-op experience, rewarding progression and strong replay value, noting that even the solo mode is well executed. At the same time, they point out that greater variety in mission types and classes could further improve the experience. Despite these minor criticisms, the game earned a solid score of 8 out of 10. On Metacritic, the title holds a strong Metascore of 85 and a User Score of 8.4. Meanwhile, on Steam, the first-person shooter boasts more than 360,000 reviews and an impressive 97% positive rating.

Free weekend on Steam

Deep Rock Galactic was developed by Ghost Ship Games and published by Coffee Stain Publishing in May 2020. Normally priced at around $30 on Steam, the co-op shooter is currently free to play until February 2 at 6 PM (UTC). Players who want to keep playing after the trial can purchase the game at a 70% discount until February 3, bringing the price down to roughly $9. Handheld gamers are not left out either – Deep Rock Galactic is rated as “Playable” on the Steam Deck (which currently sells for about $675 on Amazon).

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