Dead Island 2, the underwhelming zombie-basher, is set to make the inevitable jump to Steam on April 22 after being exclusive to the Epic Games Store for a year. To celebrate this move, Dead Island: Riptide Definitive Edition is available for free on Steam until Thursday, February 15, and Dead Island Retro Revenge is offered at a 75% discount until the 20th. This presents an opportunity for gamers to grab the free and generally positively received Riptide, even if they are not considering purchasing the second game.

While it’s always positive to see games becoming available on more platforms, it might be prudent to wait for a Steam sale before picking up Dead Island 2. In our review, Lewis Parker gave the game a 55% rating, highlighting its impressive technical performance but also pointing out its numerous shortcomings, including unevolved gameplay throughout the twenty-hour campaign. With Dead Island 2 taking a decade to make, the prospect of Dead Island 3 hitting the mark seems uncertain, potentially leaving fans waiting for an extended period.