Steam users may have a massive selection of free games to choose from on the platform, but that doesn't necessarily mean these are all high-quality selections. In fact, finding a top-tier free game can sometimes be a challenge amid the load of free-to-play titles available, given the fact that dozens of new games are added to the collection every week.
However, it's even rarer that you'll find a top-tier free game that was previously only available for purchase, and then later updated to a free-to-play title by the developer themselves. But there's an incredible hidden gem from 2025 that meets these criteria exactly. It's a now-free-to-play listing that was originally launched for purchase, but due to lackluster sales that don't at all reflect the game's quality, the developer has made it free for all to enjoy (via Steam).
Greenhouse: Schism is a true hidden gem on Steam that first launched back in 2025 by solo developer Volpanic! It's a 2D action platformer that fans of games like Shovel Knight or the recently released Mina the Hollower will definitely find worthwhile, and thanks to a recent decision from the developer, the...
