Mario Bautista
Key Takeaways
- GOG launched a 72-hour event offering Whispering Willows for free until October 6.
- Whispering Willows is a highly praised indie horror game with clever puzzles and a unique ghost form gameplay.
- Claim the game by logging into GOG, adding it to the library, and enjoying its compatibility with low-spec PCs.
PC gamers have a limited time to claim Whispering Willows for free. October is starting off with a trend of fall giveaways, and gamers are hoping this month will be as generous as September, which offered a host of valuable titles like TOEM, Football Manager 2024 and Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts. By joining the trend early, GOG has launched a new limited-time event, allowing PC players to own a must-play indie horror game.
GOG doesn’t follow a set schedule for game giveaways. Unlike the Epic Games Store’s weekly freebies, GOG seems to be more selective about when and which games it offers for free. However, when GOG does launch a giveaway, it often includes popular or critically acclaimed titles, like Tropico 4 back in August. The good news is that the wait for another free GOG game is over as fans can now claim an indie horror game for free, but only if they act quickly.
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PC players with a GOG account can claim Whispering Willows, a game that joins the ranks of other popular indie horror games on Good Old Games, by October 6. The 72-hour giveaway started on October 3, giving fans a short window to grab this highly praised indie title from 2014. The freebie is part of GOG’s Autumn Sale, which features over 5,800 deals and discounts of up to 95%.
To claim Whispering Willows, players should follow these steps:
- Go to GOG’s giveaway page.
- Log in to a GOG account or create a new one.
- Click ‘Add to Library.’
Claim a Free Game on GOG Right Now
- Whispering Willows – Until October 6
- Full price on Steam: ~ $9.99
For those unfamiliar, Whispering Willows is a side-scroller of the puzzle-based horror games genre. It follows the story of a young girl, Elena Elkhorn, who, while searching for her missing father, discovers a haunted mansion filled with mysteries. The twist is that Elena has the ability to transform into a ghost, communicate with the dead, and possess objects. She uses these powers to uncover the mansion’s secrets and navigate its eerie rooms in hopes of finding her father.
Whispering Willows earned praise for its clever puzzles and how it incorporates Elena’s ghost form into the gameplay. Even after ten years, the game maintains its strong reputation on Steam, with “Very Positive” reviews, making it a must-grab for fans of horror-adventure games. Another plus is its compatibility with almost all low-spec and mid-range gaming PCs. Released in 2014, the game, despite its appealing visuals, isn’t technically demanding, making it accessible to a wide range of players.
