Deadshot Is Free on Steam Until September 23, and Retro Shooter Fans Shouldn’t Miss It
Steam users can currently grab Deadshot for free, but only for a limited time. The indie retro first-person shooter is available at no cost until September 23, and once added to your library, it’s yours to keep permanently.
Deadshot is built for players who miss the fast, direct action of classic 3D shooters. The game throws you into a world suddenly overrun by mutants, with little explanation and even less time to ask questions. Instead, the focus is simple: pick up your weapons, move fast, and fight your way through hostile environments packed with enemies.
The game’s setup may be familiar, but that is part of its appeal. Deadshot clearly takes inspiration from old-school FPS classics like Half-Life, Quake, and Doom. Rather than slowing the experience down with complex progression systems, character builds, or modern live-service elements, it sticks to what made early shooters so addictive: speed, weapons, exploration, and combat.
Players battle through abandoned cities, tunnels, laboratories, and industrial complexes while hunting for keys, mission items, secret rooms, and the next firefight. The level design leans into the retro formula, encouraging players to keep moving, search their surroundings, and stay alert for hidden areas.
The weapon selection is straightforward but satisfying. Deadshot includes familiar FPS staples such as pistols, shotguns, assault rifles, and rocket launchers. While the arsenal keeps things classic, attachments and alternate firing modes help add a bit of variety to the action. Boss fights also break up the standard mutant-blasting gameplay and give players tougher encounters to overcome.
The game has received a warm response from players so far. On Steam, Deadshot holds an 86% positive rating from around 380 user reviews. Many players praise its quick combat, nostalgic atmosphere, and solid weapon variety. Some have described it as a love letter to retro shooters, which is exactly the kind of praise fans of the genre will want to hear.
That said, Deadshot is not without flaws. Some players have criticized the enemy AI, saying opponents can feel too basic at times. Others have pointed out weapon balance issues and a story that does not offer much depth. However, for a free game focused mainly on fast-paced shooting and old-school FPS energy, these drawbacks may be easy to forgive.
One important note for handheld PC players: Steam Deck compatibility is currently listed as unknown on Steam. However, community compatibility reports suggest the game runs very well through Proton, meaning it should be playable on Valve’s handheld system without major problems.
If you enjoy retro FPS games, fast gunplay, mutant-filled levels, and classic shooter design, Deadshot is worth adding to your Steam library while it is free. The offer ends on September 23, so anyone interested should claim it before the promotion disappears.
