Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics Of War Is Free On Steam Right Now, Here's How To Claim It

If you've got a Steam account and 30 seconds to spare, there's a free game waiting for you. Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War, which usually goes for around Rs 1,600, is free to keep this week.

The offer ends on May 28. Once you add it to your library, it's yours for good.

How To Claim It

Head to the Gladius page on Steam, log in, and hit "Add to Account." You don't even need to download the game. As long as it's in your library before the deadline, you can install it whenever you want.

What You're Actually Getting

Gladius is a turn-based 4X strategy game set in the Warhammer 40K universe. If you've played Civilization, the loop will feel familiar. Explore the map, build cities, manage resources, and slowly grind your enemies into dust.

The twist? There's no diplomacy. No trade deals, no alliances, no peace treaties. Everyone on the map wants you dead. That's pretty on-brand for Warhammer 40K, where the whole vibe is "in the grim darkness of the far future, there is only war."

You pick from four factions in the base game: Space Marines, Orks, Necrons, and Astra Militarum. Each one plays differently enough that you'll get plenty of replay value. Extra factions are available as paid DLC if you end up enjoying the base game.

Is It Worth Playing?

If you're into strategy games, yes. It's not as deep as something like Civ VI, but the Warhammer 40K setting gives it a flavour you won't find elsewhere. The combat is tactical, the factions feel distinct, and there's solid multiplayer support if you want to play with friends.

If strategy games aren't your thing, claim it anyway. It costs nothing, and you might surprise yourself one rainy weekend.