Steam Users Can Claim Initial Drift Online For Free Until January 18

An open-world racing game is available to claim for free on Steam, and this one is one of the rarest deals you can actually keep forever. The game in question, Initial Drift Online, is now available for a limited time at no cost. At a time when gaming keeps getting more expensive, this freebie must be grabbed.

For those unaware, Initial Drift Online, as the name says, is an online multiplayer racer developed and published by indie studio RewindApp. It was launched back in March 2023 with a $4.99 price tag. Now, Steam users can download Initial Drift Online for free and keep it permanently, as long as they act before the offer expires.

Gameplay-wise, Initial Drift Online focuses primarily on the drifting culture. You’ll race across mountain passes inspired by Japan, compete online against friends or global rivals, complete deliveries, unlock cars, and chase leaderboard records. The focus is clearly on car handling and drift mechanics, rather than visuals. Here is a quick look at the game, in case you want to.

If you’ve ever played Need for Speed, it’ll remind you of that. Speaking of visuals, the game looks decent, though some environments feel a bit sparse. On Steam, the game currently holds a “Very Positive” overall rating, though recent reviews have moved to “Mixed.”

If you’d ask me, a free game, those trade-offs shouldn’t matter. Initial Drift Online will return to its regular price on January 18, 2026, so there’s a clear deadline. So, hurry up and grab it fast.

Article feature image source: Rewind App