Steam's New Limited-Time Freebie Is Perfect If You Love Red Dead Redemption 2

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A cozy lakeside shack bathes under gentle sunlight in Way of the Hunter 2.

Published Feb 25, 2026, 6:00 PM EST

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Steam is offering a new limited-time freebie for players, and it may be a perfect fit for players who enjoy Red Dead Redemption 2. There’s a lot of free content to play and try out on the gaming platform, but some freebies are limited and must be redeemed or checked out while they last. For example, you can check out 15 great freebies on Steam until March 2 from among hundreds of available ones.

Among these hundreds of freebies, there is one that may be worth your time. The demo for Way of the Hunter 2 is available for free on Steam, but you’ll have to move fast if you want to check it out. Via its product page on Steam, you can redeem and download the game’s demo. The demo’s availability is limited to the Steam Next Fest, which ends on March 2, meaning that you’ll only be able to play it while the event is active.

If You Love Red Dead Redemption 2, Check Out This Demo

Way Of The Hunter 2’s Demo Is Free For A Limited Time

Three deer run across a flowery field in Way of the Hunter 2.

Fans of Red Dead Redemption 2 may want to check out Way of the Hunter 2’s demo on Steam. While the sequel to the original Way of the Hunter is not an action-adventure like Rockstar’s title, instead being a hunting and exploration simulator, it does share a lot of similarities. Way of the Hunter 2 is set in the Canadian wilderness, and your goal as a player is to hunt down animals while also exploring the gorgeous landscapes crafted by the developers at Nine Rocks Games.

You won’t be engaged in a lore-heavy story nor combat with other human characters, but the core hunting aspect of Way of the Hunter 2 will be reminiscent of hunting in Red Dead Redemption 2, especially given the similarity of realistic landscapes and animal behavior. If you enjoyed this portion of Rockstar’s game, then Way of the Hunter 2 will provide a similar experience, as you’ll carefully study your environment around you to find your prey.

Way Of The Hunter 2 Is One Of Loads Of Free Steam Demos

Check Out Hundreds Of Different Games For Free

Four mallards fly over a valley in Way of the Hunter 2.

The demo for Way of the Hunter 2 is quite literally only one of hundreds of free demos on Steam, made available during the Steam Next Fest. This event is centered around titles that will still be released, and the playable demos that allow players to check them out for free before they arrive. Way of the Hunter 2, for instance, is expected to be released soon, though a concrete date has not yet been announced. You can check out all the demos on the official Steam Next Fest page.

If you’re on the lookout for new games to play, you should take advantage of the event to try out some new stuff and possibly wishlist them for when they come out. Way of the Hunter 2’s demo may satisfy some Red Dead Redemption 2 players, but there’s a lot more going on on Steam until March 2.