Open-World Action RPG Jumps Up Steam Charts During Free-to-Play Weekend (& Reviews Are Looking Good)

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Okay, so things are a little quiet in terms of big game releases early next year, and it looks like some developers are giving us a treat! I’m really excited because No Rest for the Wicked is going to be free to play starting January 22nd. They’ve been working on it in Early Access on Steam since 2024, and this new update, combined with the free weekend, has brought a ton of players back – and new ones too! It’s awesome to see so many people checking it out.

The action RPG No Rest for the Wicked launched on Steam in April 2024 and quickly gained a large following, peaking at over 36,000 concurrent players. While player numbers decreased over time, updates – including a significant patch in April 2025 – brought some players back. However, a recent free weekend in January 2026 caused the game to surpass its initial popularity, reaching a new peak in player count, as reported by SteamDB. You can try the game and see what everyone’s talking about until January 26th.

Check Out the Highly Rated Open-World RPG No Rest for the Wicked for Free Until January 26th

With the free trial of No Rest for the Wicked available on Steam until January 26th at 1 PM ET, many players are wondering if it’s worth checking out. The answer seems to be yes! Despite being in Early Access, the game has already earned positive reviews and is attracting a consistent player base.

Players are really enjoying No Rest for the Wicked on Steam, giving it a Very Positive rating overall. Many appreciate the intense and difficult combat, which is exactly what fans of similar games have been looking for. Beyond the fighting, people are also impressed with the game’s art style, how smoothly it plays, and its immersive atmosphere – some are even calling it a masterpiece! While the game is still in development (Early Access), it’s off to a strong start and seems to be building a great base.

As a player, I’ve been really impressed with how the developers have been constantly improving the game since it entered Early Access – they’re always rolling out new stuff, big or small. Their latest update, which dropped on January 22nd, is a massive one! It’s called the ‘Together’ update and finally lets you play the whole game with friends in proper co-op. They’ve promised it’ll be balanced for both solo players like me and those teaming up, and honestly, early signs are really good – everyone seems to be enjoying it!

While many players enjoy playing role-playing games alone, it’s also great to team up with friends, just like in Dungeons & Dragons. The latest update to No Rest for the Wicked lets you do exactly that, with private realms where you can play with friends. The update also includes many improvements to make the game more enjoyable, so if you’re looking for a challenging action RPG similar to the Souls series, now is a perfect time to check out No Rest for the Wicked.

You can currently play No Rest for the Wicked on PC through Steam Early Access. It’s free to download and try until 1 PM Eastern Time on January 26th. After that, the full game costs $39.99, but it will be discounted by 40% until February 5th. If you like it during the free period, you can get it for $24 during the sale.

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2026-01-24 16:40