The retro-style 2D platformer Hayfever has removed its price tag on Steam, becoming a free-to-play title for all users. Hayfever has been compared to popular platformers on Steam, such as Celeste and Super Meat Boy, thanks to its gameplay gimmicks. However, it has also been praised for having its own unique DNA.
It is not that uncommon for paid indie games on Steam to suddenly become free-to-play. However, keeping track of these changes is not always easy, and users might miss out on some great opportunities. Hayfever's current price change is a good example of an offer that more players need to be aware of, especially those who have a thing for retro-inspired 2D platformers.
Steam users can play a 2025 action roguelite game that originally released as a paid title, but it's now available for the exciting price of $0.00.
It appears that developer Pixadome removed Hayfever's price on August 21, turning it into a free-to-play Steam game (via SteamDB). Hayfever was originally released in 2020 and received positive reviews from both gamers and critics. For years, it was offered at a base price of $14.99, though it was regularly discounted...
