Free games on Steam are just a stone’s throw away. But depending on who you ask, “free” isn’t always free, especially if a game requires a subscription fee.

But every so often, you’ll come across a legitimately free game, like this one on Steam. It’s free to keep, so you can add it to your account and bust it out on a rainy day.

In My Bubble Is 100% Free On Steam

Completely Free

Mascot platformer fans may want to take notice, as you can pick up In My Bubble now on Steam. There’s no cost for the game, as you can pick it up for free from studio Juicy House.

Here’s the setup to establish what you’re getting yourself into: “In My Bubble is a 3D action-adventure platformer featuring a child in a cute earflap hat on a quest to save the sheep of the dream world. Explore a world overtaken by darkness, rescue corrupted sheep, and restore the lost morning using the power of bubbles!” One sheep… two sheep… people used to drift off counting sheep. But the sheep who delivered dreams have been stolen by a shadow that devours the world. As people stop falling asleep, the world loses its balance. Nightmares awaken, and the Dream Factory falls silent. Now you must purify the shadow-stained sheep and restart the broken chain of dreams.”

With a decidedly Little Nemo: Adventurers in Slumberland approach, the cloudy setting helps up the stakes, and even reminds me a bit of the ill-fated Balan Wonderworld.

It Has Some Solid User Reviews

So Far, So Good

So far, user reviews are recommending the game, with an overall “positive” rating on Steam. Mascot platformer fans had it rough for a while, but in the mid-2010s, there was a gold rush of fans who were aiming to bring the subgenre back into the limelight.

Yooka-Laylee was one of the movement’s leaders, debuting in mid-2017 following a massive crowdfunding campaign and a lengthy development period.

They were joined just months later by A Hat in Time and many others of its ilk, keeping the storied genre alive. As a self-published PC game, it was a massive undertaking, and the noise alone helped remind people that the genre was around and kicking.

Of course, Nintendo never really stopped pumping out mascot platformers, but they’re the exception rather than the rule. Indies thriving in the space once again is a great thing to see.

Even if you aren’t a mascot platformer fan, though, head over to Steam and pick up whatever free games you can get. Not all of them will be available forever, especially if they’re pulled.