Currently, you can get an RPG for free on Steam, allowing you to live an entire life

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On Steam you can currently secure the dark story RPG The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante for free and keep it forever. However, you don’t have much time left.

What kind of game is this? The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante is a text-heavy role-playing game from 2021 that lets you play through a complete life, from birth to death. The story is told through the diary pages of the protagonist, who grows up in a ruthless class society where gods oversee the order and dissent is brutally punished.

Every decision has consequences for Sir Brante, his family, and ultimately even the whole empire. Depending on your values and actions, you will become a judge, inquisitor, or revolutionary. The first playthrough is expected to last over 20 hours, and thanks to branching storylines, each subsequent one tells a different story.

The concept and replay value are well received. On Steam, the game holds a “Very Positive” rating from over 8,000 reviews, while it has 82 points on Metacritic.

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That’s why the game is free right now

What is the reason behind the promotion? Normally, Sir Brante costs 19.99 Euros. However, until July 23 at 7:00 PM, you can get it for 0 Euros in your library, where it will remain permanently.

The occasion is the release of the sequel The Life and Suffering of Prince Jerian, which takes place in the same universe and this time throws you as a crown prince into political intrigues.

Who is it worth it for? If you expect traditional WASD gameplay, you are in the wrong place, as the game is played almost exclusively through text and decisions. However, fans of tough dilemmas will find one of the most consistent games in the genre.

A warning is included: The game is intentionally brutal, and the developers themselves point out that it contains textual depictions of violence and child abuse. Therefore, the journey through Sir Brante’s life is not for the faint of heart, but everyone else can safely take advantage of the price.

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