Steam Users Have Until December 21 to Claim Super Challenging Platformer for Free

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Right now, Steam is giving away the tough platformer Banana Hell: Mountain of Madness for free. If you like a good challenge, it’s a great game to add to your Steam collection. But hurry – the free offer ends on December 21st!

Both Banana Hell: Mountain of Madness, released in 2024, and its predecessor, Banana Hell (2020), were developed by Petriheart. However, neither game has attracted a large audience; the sequel actually has fewer players on Steam than the original. These games are similar to notoriously difficult titles like I Wanna Be The Guy and Getting Over It With Bennett Foddy, which intentionally create a frustrating experience. This naturally limits their appeal, as only a small number of gamers enjoy such challenging games. The developers are hoping a recent free promotion will help more people discover Banana Hell: Mountain of Madness and build a larger player community.

Claim Banana Hell: Mountain of Madness For Free on Steam Until December 21

Right now, gamers can get Banana Hell: Mountain of Madness for free on Steam, but the offer ends on December 21st. You don’t have to download it immediately, but once you claim it, it’s yours to keep forever. The developer, Petriheart, calls it a very challenging platformer with lots of… banana-themed dialogue. It demands precise jumping skills and is intentionally difficult – expect to get frustrated! Players will need to practice for hours to master the tricky, pixel-perfect jumps. Sometimes the game even feels unfair, and that’s by design. You’ll be joined on your journey by Banana Johnson, a character the game describes as a hilarious, if somewhat annoying, companion.

As of right now, Banana Hell: Mountain of Madness hasn’t received a ton of reviews – just 18. But an impressive 17 of those are positive! Most players say it delivers on its promise of being a challenging and frustrating, yet enjoyable, experience. One player even called it “fun in a masochistic way,” and many praised the music. The single negative review noted the game throws you right into the action, which might actually appeal to fans of difficult games. A few players did wish it was longer. At only $0.99, it’s an affordable addition to any Steam library, and a great way to pick up another game without spending much money.

Image via Petriheart

All Free-to-Claim Games on Steam Right Now

  • Banana Hell: Mountain of Madness (Until December 21)
  • Toy Tinker Simulator (Until December 21)
  • 100% Orange Juice (Until December 22)
  • Rat Quest (Until December 25)

Steam is offering a lot of free games this holiday season. Recently added is Banana Hell: Mountain of Madness, and you can still get titles like 100% Orange Juice, Toy Tinker Simulator, and Rat Quest in the next few days. With so many free games available, we can expect even more to be released throughout the holidays. PC gamers can also find free games at the Epic Games Store, where their daily mystery game promotion has just begun.

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2025-12-20 02:04