Why you should grab Moonlighter right now
If you’ve been meaning to try Moonlighter but never pulled the trigger, now’s the perfect time. The original roguelite from Spain is free to claim on Steam until August 9, and once you add it to your account it’s yours forever — no catches, no subscriptions.
It’s the delightful oddball where you run a shop by day and dive into procedurally made dungeons by night. The loop is simple but addictive: haul loot, haggle prices, then head back for another messy run. It’s an easy sell for anyone who likes action with a side of shopkeeping chaos.
Moonlighter 2 details and why this matters
11 bit studios has announced Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault will arrive on September 2. That announcement comes with a pretty sweet gesture — giving the first game away for free while people gear up for the sequel.
The community likes the first game: Steam sits at about an 82% positive rating from more than 21,900 reviews, so the concept clearly landed. Our own review at Vandal praised its mix of dungeon runs, shop management and charming presentation — in short, it’s a great warm-up for the sequel.
If you care about gameplay impact, this promotion matters because it lowers the barrier to entry. New players can jump in, learn the systems, and be ready to see how the sequel expands the formula when it launches in September.
