Evil Genius was originally released in 2004 and many players enjoyed the simulation game that required real-time strategy. The game was also praised for its dry humor and many fans were excited when the developer of the title, Rebellion, announced a sequel to the cult game. While many players are already plotting how they will go about achieving world domination in the sequel, the original title is now available for free on Steam if a few simple steps are followed.
The UK based developer, Rebellion, has produced a series of successful games in numerous genres and as a result, has a good reputation. Naturally many players will want to get their hands on a free game from a trusted company, especially when the title was warmly received when it was initially released. To begin the process of redeeming Evil Genius for free, players will need to click this link which will take them to the Rebellion site.
Once they have followed the link, players need to create a Rebellion account. When they have done this they need to link this account to their Steam account and then they can claim the game free of charge. It should be noted that this offer is only valid for a limited time, and although an end date has not been confirmed, fans who want to pick up a free copy of Evil Genius may want to act sooner rather than later. This free game offering is likely an attempt to muster more interest in the franchise before the release of the sequel this year. Nonetheless, this will please players who are interested in the title and may also tempt some newcomers to the game. There is plenty of games on the horizon for Rebellion, but Evil Genius 2 may be one of the most highly anticipated releases from the studio.
In terms of free games, the industry is seeing a sharp increase in its free offerings, and another Rebellion game, Zombie Army 4: Dead War was recently made available for Google Stadia at no charge. While these games have not been connected to larger industry schemes there is also an increasing amount of games that are free in an effort to keep players indoors during the coronavirus pandemic. These kinds of schemes have been supported by the World Health Organization and many have been happy to receive the extra motivation to stay indoors during these troubling times.
While there are many free games available through a range of initiatives, for fans of simulation games this limited-time free release will likely be a welcome addition to their game library.
Evil Genius is available on Steam now.