Steam is running a limited-time free-to-keep deal on a small indie platformer called Kiki, letting players add the game to their library at no cost until January 31, 2026. Normally priced at $4.99, this promotion drops the game’s price to $0 as part of a special publisher event from NipoBox Publishing.
Originally released on Steam in April 2024, Kiki launched at $7.99 before its standard price was reduced to $4.99 in 2025. Now, for a short window, it’s available for free—making it a good opportunity for anyone who enjoys quick, skill-focused games and wants something new to try without spending money.
Kiki is built around fast, first-person platforming where momentum and precision matter most. The goal is straightforward: clear obstacle courses by jumping over traps, unlocking gates, and collecting required objective items to finish each level. Rather than piling on complicated systems, the game focuses on three core elements—movement, camera control, and timing—creating an arcade-style challenge that’s easy to understand but can take practice to master. It also includes full controller support for players who prefer gamepads.
There are comparisons to Mirror’s Edge due to the first-person perspective and speed-driven gameplay, but Kiki isn’t a parkour game and doesn’t aim for the same level of polish as bigger-budget classics. Player feedback also points out a few frustrations: jumping can feel inconsistent at times, occasional input delay may show up, and the lack of checkpoints means a serious mistake can send you back to the start of the level. That can be tough for anyone who prefers more forgiving platformers.
Still, for players who like short sessions, quick restarts, and gameplay that leans into “one more try” energy, Kiki may be worth grabbing while it’s free. Its bright, clean visual style is easy on the eyes, and it’s also relatively lightweight to run—making it accessible for a wide range of PCs.
As with most Steam promotions, the key detail is timing: this free-to-keep offer is scheduled to end on January 31, 2026. After that, the game is expected to return to its regular price.
