Published Jun 6, 2026, 12:00 AM EDT
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Steam has just dropped a critically acclaimed game with an Overwhelmingly Positive review status entirely for free, and if you’re interested in checking out this highly rated game, you can already do so. You can find plenty of great free options on the platform, from discounted games to entirely free-to-play titles. Not all the new freebies on Steam are great, but some of them truly exceed expectations and, despite flying under the radar compared to large AAA productions, are just as good, if not better, than the huge releases.
This is the case with a brand-new title that was released on the platform at the end of May. Available on Steam, the game is entirely free to download and keep forever. This means that you can access its product page and, from there, add it to your library, where it should stay permanently. With this, you can download and play it at any given moment. This is a free-to-play game, so you don’t have to rush to grab it at a 100% discount.
The title in question is called Control, I’m Not Coming Back. This new free sci-fi single-player game on Steam was released on May 29 and has already been met with a high approval rate. On the platform, with over 1100 reviews, the indie title created by Desborde Games boasts 99% Positive reviews, giving it the Overwhelmingly Positive status. With this number of reviews, it’s impressive that the game has retained such a score.
Control, I’m Not Coming Back is a free narrative game on Steam, labeled as a Story-Rich title. In this short adventure, you’ll follow the story of a lost astronaut who will be on the lookout for a reason to keep on going. The developers say that the game tells a story about “positivism, friendship, and our human connection with Voyager 1.” For fans of narrative games with philosophical depth, this may be the choice for you.
The game doesn’t go too far in the way of gameplay mechanics density, as this is more of a walking simulator that will have you going to different areas to experience more narrative developments than anything else. However, if you enjoy branching paths to narrative games, know that your choices in this Steam game can impact how the story itself is told.
This is one of the best games offered for free on the platform this year, and could be one that goes unnoticed by many. Luckily, the extremely positive reviews are giving Control, I’m Not Coming Back some traction and attention. Be sure to check this sci-adventure out for free on Steam.
Brand Valve
Original Release Date September 12, 2003
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