Claim the stealth game Intravenous for free on Steam now before the short 24-hour promotion ends.
At the time of this writing, users of the leading PC game platform Steam can claim the stealth game Intravenous for free. Like other limited-time Steam promotions, the free period won’t last for long, and players have a short time to add the game to their libraries if they’re interested.
Outside of major themed or seasonal sale events like the Steam Summer Sale, sale events and giveaways are typically decided on by a game’s developer or publisher, which means they can take place at almost any time. In comparison with storefronts with regularly scheduled giveaways like the Epic Games Store or PlayStation Plus Game Catalog, Steam free games or major discounts can come at seemingly random times, leaving players to keep track of promotions on their own or as a community.
As pointed out by the prolific deal account Wario64, the stealth game Intravenous has entered a brief, 24-hour-long free period, as a promotion for the sequel, Intravenous 2. Players who act quickly can claim the game, which is inspired by one of the most influential stealth titles, for their library.
Intravenous Stealth Game Goes Free for 24 Hours Ahead of Sequel Release
Intravenous is a 2D stealth game developed by Explosive Squat Games and published by HypeTrain Digital in 2021. The game is characterized as a “love letter” to early games in the beloved Splinter Cell series. As of 2022, Ubisoft was also working on a full Splinter Cell remake for current platforms.
In Intravenous, players step into the role of Steve Robbins, a man out for revenge against the criminals who killed his brother. Though inspired by 3D tactical stealth titles, Intravenous‘ gameplay takes place from a top-down 2D perspective, with themes and settings drawn from a crime thriller aesthetic not unlike that of action titles like Hotline Miami. Intravenous also features qualities similar to immersive sims, in promoting a multifaceted approach to every situation. While it is primarily a stealth title that relies on using factors like visibility and taking advantage of distractions to get past threats, its weapon selection allows for guns-blazing approaches using a variety of firearms. Similarly, reactive enemy behavior like using cover in firefights, employing tools like flashlights in darkness, and coordinating moves via radio, allows for a deeper, more tactical experience in both stealth and open combat.
Explosive Squat Games and HypeTrain Digital seem to be expressing confidence in the prospects of Intravenous 2 if they’re willing to make Intravenous free for a limited time. Players are often motivated to try a game’s sequel if they enjoy its predecessor, so the free period has a chance to convert stealth fans into future customers for when Intravenous 2 launches on August 16, 2024.
