The game Deponia is being given away for free on Steam until March 16

Deponia Quest is being given away for free on Steam until March 16

The adventure puzzle Deponia appeared in 2012 on PS4, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Metacritic gives it a 74/100; on Steam the score sits at about 87% positive. Many players point out the game's charming visuals — a bit off-kilter, hand-drawn — and an unpredictable story that keeps you curious. The puzzles get attention as well. Controls are described as straightforward and easy to pick up. Still, not everyone is happy: some say local areas feel cramped and a few puzzles lean toward frustrating difficulty (e.g., obscure solutions).

The plot follows Rufus, a man obsessed with escaping the junkyard and trying to break into high society. Then Goal literally drops into his life — yes, that’s her name — and a chaotic road trip begins.

The free offer is part of a larger promotional push on Steam; claim it before March 16 if you want to try it without spending anything.