Point-and-click fans have until March 16 to snag the original Deponia for zero dollars on Steam. This is a “buy it once, keep it forever” deal, marking a major celebration for developer Daedalic Entertainment.
The game drops you into the boots of Rufus, a self-absorbed tinkerer living on a planet that is literally a giant pile of garbage. His only goal is to escape to the floating high-society city of Elysium, but his plans usually end in accidental explosions or offended neighbors. The hand-drawn 2D art is stunning, even if the world itself is made of scrap metal and rust.
Expect a heavy dose of dark, sarcastic humor and inventory puzzles that require some serious outside-the-box thinking. If you miss the era of Monkey Island but want something with a bit more of a cynical edge, this is the perfect time to add it to your library. Just head to the Steam store page and hit the “Add to Account” button before the promotion ends on Monday.
