# Steam has three free-to-play games this weekend, including last year’s hot mess MindsEye

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/steam-has-three-free-to-play-games-this-weekend-including-last-years-hot-mess-mindseye/
- Published: 2026-07-17T17:30:36+00:00
- Updated: 2026-07-21T18:14:09+00:00
- Original publisher: Polygon
- Original article: https://www.polygon.com/steam-free-weekend-games-mindseye/
- Topics: Entertainment, Gaming

## Key points

- MindsEye, 2025's infamous "hot mess," is free to play on Steam this weekend
- Super Battle Golf and Empyrion are also free, both well-reviewed
- MindsEye and Empyrion are also discounted for players who want to buy

## Summary

Steam is running a free-to-play weekend for three games, most notably MindsEye, the troubled third-person shooter from Build a Rocket Boy that was widely panned as one of 2025's worst releases following a disastrous launch, layoffs and internal turmoil. The promotion gives players a chance to try titles they might otherwise buy at a discounted price, and it is notable here because MindsEye's ongoing controversies, including lawsuits and staff protests, have kept it in the headlines despite its poor reception.

Alongside MindsEye, whose campaign follows a conspiracy involving rogue AI and corrupt corporations in the city of Redrock, Steam users can also try Super Battle Golf, a chaotic eight-player golf game with over 6,500 "Very Positive" reviews, and Empyrion – Galactic Survival, a space survival sandbox with nearly 18,000 "Mostly Positive" reviews. MindsEye itself has recently gained a "Mostly Positive" recent-review rating following an update, despite the studio facing lawsuits over privacy violations and protests from staff. Both Super Battle Golf and Empyrion are also discounted during the promotion, with Empyrion cut by 60% to $7.99.

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