Deal | Well-rated platformer game playable on Steam Deck goes free for limited time

Steam users can get another game published by GrabTheGames for $0, OneShift. It's currently being given away on the platform, but there will be a limited number of copies available. Another thing to note is that this free game deal will remain active until November 10, 2025.

As for the game itself, OneShift is a puzzle platformer from 2018, and it's developed by Mazen Games. The main highlight is the ability to freeze and unfreeze time, and players can do that while shifting through different worlds. This shifting allows a change of perspective, leading to unlocking different ways to solve puzzles.

Players start on a simple square platform, and each level of this free game is a different iteration of the same environment. While the early puzzles are easy to progress through, the latter levels have higher complexity. They introduce new mechanics, making the level progression feel rewarding.

Regarding the art style, this currently free game on Steam focuses on keeping things clean. It's also worth noting that many players have pointed out that the game's atmosphere is contemplative and calm. While all that sounds great, OneShift can often over-reward players, which can make achievements feel less meaningful. Some further note that the controls are as smooth as they should be on a platformer.

OneShift currently has a "Very Positive" on Steam. It generally costs $4.99, comes with controller support (8BitDo Ultimate 2C curr. $23.99 on Amazon), and although there isn't an official Steam Deck compatibility rating, it reportedly runs smoothly on the gaming handheld. You can learn more about the soon-to-expire free game from the video below.

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