Steam Makes 9/10 Game 100% Free To Download And Keep Forever

Steam has a wealth of games available at any given time. It's easy to get inundated with the pages and pages of new releases, but it's equally simple to sort them by a qualifier like genre or price, and see what grabs you.

If it's free, you can grab it immediately and save it for a rainy day. We can't say that often enough: you can "stock up" on free games on Steam (and many other platforms), and keep them in your account until you're ready to play. Most platforms also allow you to hide unwanted games or demos.

Over on Steam, you can pick up a game that's doing very well, and currently sports "very positive" reviews. The best part? It's free, and positive reviews for it seem to be flowing since its very recent launch on the platform.

Developed by Dez Boyle, Ecto is live on Steam, and it's completely free, no strings attached. If you're so inclined, you can support the developer with an optional download.

Here's the full breakdown from the developer themselves: "Ecto is a goofy lil game about jumping around in randomly generated nature worlds. Complete movement challenges, pick up frogs, unlock goofy items, or set time trial records against your friends. Play singleplayer or multiplayer up to 8 players."

With that context in mind, fans are really taking to it, with one reviewer noting: "Ecto evokes the atmosphere and mechanics of A Story About My Uncle—just without the grappling hook. Its dreamcore aesthetics and artistic composition make it visually pleasing and distinct."

Another reviewer is hopeful for new additions down the line, and sees even more potential: "Lovely game, would love to see a settings page with controls and graphics options, and maybe the addition of workshop content for more levels, enemies, etc."

Others are just finding it to be good old-fashioned fun, which can be hard to find in some modern game circles: "A free game in this economy is a good game if you ask me. I enjoyed bouncing around and constantly saying ' I fell' while my friends made fun of me! The flower guns are really cool, and I am excited to see what wacky stuff gets added later. Solid game if you want something you can kind of turn your brain off with."

You can pick up Ecto now for free on Steam. If you're a fan and want to support the developer, there's a $1.99 pack available to do just that, as a "tip jar" of sorts. It also comes with a bonus item (a karambit knife).