Valve has added the 2022 space combat RTS Space Menace to Steam’s ongoing Free to Keep promotion, letting players grab the full game without paying a cent. Normally priced at $6.99, the title is available at no cost for a limited time only.
How to claim Space Menace for free
To keep the game forever, you just need to visit its Space Menace store page on Steam and hit the “Add to Library” button. There’s no need to install or launch it right away – once it’s added to your account, it stays there permanently, even after the giveaway ends.
The promotion runs only until September 23, so if you want the game, you’ll need to act before then. After that date, Space Menace goes back to its regular price.
What is Space Menace about?
Space Menace is described as a sci-fi space RTS and battle game. You take on the role of a space captain chasing fortune and glory, starting with a single ship and gradually expanding your fleet. Gameplay revolves around resource gathering, top-down 2D space battles, and completing freelance missions to fund your growing operation.
- 2D top-down RTS combat
- Freelance missions to complete
- Resource gathering
- Upgrade and expand your fleet of ships
- Deep loadout options for extensive ship customization
Completionists also get seven Steam achievements to chase during their playthrough. The game currently holds a “Mixed” rating on Steam, with some players noting that the loop can feel repetitive once the fleet is fully upgraded – but since it’s free, you can judge that for yourself without any financial risk.
Background: from Space Menace to a growing catalog
Space Menace originally launched in November 2022 as the first release from developer Only4Gamers. Since then, the studio has expanded its lineup with the 2025 sequel Space Menace 2, and the 2D sci-fi mining strategy game AstroDig in 2026. All of the studio’s releases so far have been relatively small, so being featured in Steam’s Free to Keep promotion should help introduce Space Menace to a much wider audience.
Where else to look for free games right now
Steam’s Free to Keep promotion pops up regularly and Valve doesn’t always advertise it loudly, so it pays to keep checking for new giveaways. If you’re on the hunt for more freebies, we recently covered how For Honor is also free to keep on PC, and how Knight’s Empire became free to play forever on Steam. You can also browse all our latest coverage on the gaming news section for more deals and announcements as they happen.
FAQ
Outside of the promotion, Space Menace is usually priced at $6.99 on Steam.
The Free to Keep promotion for Space Menace runs until September 23, after which the game returns to its regular price.
No. Once you add Space Menace to your library using the “Add to Library” button on its Steam page, it remains yours forever, regardless of when you install or play it.
Yes. Developer Only4Gamers released Space Menace 2 in 2025, and followed it up with the 2D sci-fi mining strategy game AstroDig in 2026.
It’s a sci-fi space RTS and battle game featuring top-down 2D combat, resource gathering, freelance missions, and fleet expansion with deep ship customization options.