*Narvas* is free for a limited time—claim it now! This 35-yuan side-scrolling shooter is worth adding to your library first.

Steam is back with another “freebie” for action game fans. This time it’s Narvas—a 2D platform action shooter co-developed by Stranga Games and TommahGames. It is currently available to claim for free for a limited time. Its original price on Steam China is 35 yuan, and the offer ends before 1:00 AM Beijing time on March 26.

Judging by its presentation, Narvas is exactly the kind of game that side-scrolling fans would notice at a glance: pixel art, intense combat, platforming, plus a slightly sci-fi wasteland-like sense of oppression. The game is set in a universe where resources have been nearly exhausted. Players take on the role of a young scavenger named Mace, whose goal is not simply to “clear stages and defeat enemies,” but to save a colony on the brink of extinction by traveling to multiple dangerous planets in search of critical resources. While the premise is not especially complex, it fits platformer + puzzle-style progression very well—every step forward feels like finding a solution on the edge of danger.

In terms of gameplay, it’s more than just a simple 2D shooter. The protagonist has mobility abilities such as dashing, dodging, wall climbing, and teleportation, which means both combat and traversal place more emphasis on rhythm and judgment rather than just standing still and dealing damage. When facing hostile robots and Bosses, if the controls feel responsive, the game should deliver that satisfying sense of “dodging while countering attacks.” On top of that, randomly dropped weapon modules and a buff system add some replay value through different combinations.

One particularly interesting feature is the inclusion of the mechanical companion Toby. It is not just a pet follower, but a tactical unit that can join battles and unleash high-damage skills, adding another layer of resource management and timing to combat. Players who enjoy experimenting with Builds will probably pay even more attention to this aspect.

If you usually enjoy side-scrolling experiences like Celeste, where movement precision really matters, but also want the combat to feel a bit more lively, Narvas is the kind of game worth claiming first. It also supports both solo play and local two-player split-screen co-op, which is another plus for players who want to clear maps and fight Bosses together with a friend.

My advice is simple: when it comes to this kind of side-scrolling action game—originally priced at 35 yuan, indie in scope, and fairly focused in theme—if it goes free for a limited time, don’t hesitate. Just add it to your library first. Even if you do not have time to play it right now, when you later feel like trying a compact sci-fi game with platforming, combat, and co-op elements, at least it will already be sitting in your library. The free claim window is not long, so interested players should remember to grab it before 1:00 AM Beijing time on March 26.