Ethan Crossfield 
If you’ve been meaning to try a classic indie puzzle game, Steam’s latest Free to Keep offer makes it easy: Eets is available to claim for free right now, but the window closes on June 15 at 12 PM CT. After you claim it, it stays in your library even if you don’t install it immediately.
What changed: Eets returns to Steam—and is free for a limited time
Steam users can grab Eets, a puzzle game originally released in 2006, for no cost as part of the Steam Free to Keep promotion. This re-release is also tied to Eets’ return to Steam after it was previously delisted for being too old to play on modern PCs. Developer Klei Entertainment is marking the game’s 20th anniversary by offering it for free until June 15.
For players who want a quick sense of what they’re getting, the developer characterizes Eets as a blend of puzzle ideas—described as “Lemmings meets” another classic-style puzzle concept. The game is built around more than 100 puzzles, and it was recognized early on with Game Tunnel’s Casual Game of the Year award in 2006. On Steam, it also carries an overall “Positive” review status.
Who’s affected: Steam users who want to claim before the deadline
This giveaway is aimed at Steam account holders who want to add Eets to their libraries. The key detail is timing: the offer expires at 12 PM CT on June 15. Steam users can claim the game now without paying, and once it’s claimed, it remains in their library permanently—even if they don’t install it right away.
While the reviews are broadly favorable, some negative feedback points to older compatibility issues on Windows 7 and Windows 8 reported around 2014 and 2015. The re-release is intended to address playability on modern systems, which is part of why Klei is bringing the title back into circulation now.
Eets also serves as a “roots” title for Klei Entertainment. The studio is best known for Don’t Starve, but Eets is the first game the company developed and published. With Klei continuing to expand its lineup, this free re-release is positioned as a chance to revisit where the studio started—two decades after its debut.
What comes next: more Free to Keep picks and Steam gift card changes
Eets isn’t the only free game in the current Steam Free to Keep rotation. Steam is also offering other titles, including the 2021 survival game The Red Lantern and the atmospheric horror game Happy’s Humble Burger Farm.
Separately, Steam has announced that its physical gift cards are set to go away soon. The reason given is concern over scams involving gift cards found in stores, which means players who rely on physical cards may want to consider alternatives before the change takes effect.
If you’re deciding whether to grab Eets, the math is straightforward: the promotion is limited by date, but the benefit is long-term library access after claiming. With the full retail price listed as $9.99, the free offer is the main reason to act now.
What players should know
- Claim Eets on Steam before the deadline: 12 PM CT on June 15.
- You don’t need to install immediately—once claimed, it stays in your library.
- This re-release is intended to make the game playable on modern PCs after it was previously delisted.
- Steam reviews are generally positive, though some past complaints mention older Windows compatibility issues.
Expert View
Eets is a smart grab for anyone who likes compact, puzzle-first games and wants a low-risk way to explore Klei’s early work. The biggest reason to act is the fixed claim deadline—after June 15, you may lose access to the free offer even though you can still purchase the game later. Given the re-release’s goal of modern compatibility, this is the version worth trying rather than hunting down older copies.
