Key Takeaways
- Oaken is free to claim on GOG until December 2.
- The turn-based tactical roguelike normally retails for $19.99.
GOG is giving away Oaken right now. The 2023 PC game is free to claim via CD Projekt’s digital storefront until early December 2024.
Developed by Poland-based Laki Studios, Oaken is a turn-based roguelike with a fantasy setting and multiple game modes catering to both casual players and those looking for a steep challenge. It initially debuted as an early access title in April 2022 before being treated to a full-fledged release in July of the following year.
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Oaken is currently free to claim via GOG, with CD Projekt’s storefront giving it away to promote its Black Friday 2024 deals. This opportunity went live at 6am PT / 9am ET / 3pm CET on November 29 and is planned to run for exactly 72 hours, ending on Cyber Monday, December 2. Taking advantage of this limited-time offer is as simple as navigating to the GOG giveaway page and clicking the big green “Add to library” button next to Oaken‘s thumbnail. All GOG games are DRM-free, thus being accessible without the need for online activation or third-party software, ensuring offline playability.
Oaken Is Also Heavily Discounted on Other Platforms Right Now
The PC version of Oaken is regularly priced at $19.99, but has seen frequent discounts since its 2023 debut. Most recently, it received a 60% price cut as part of the recently started Steam Autumn Sale 2024, which will run until December 4. The game hence dropped to $7.99, marking its lowest-ever price on Valve’s storefront. Meanwhile, the Oaken PlayStation port has been discounted by 70% as part of the ongoing Black Friday 2024 sale on the PS Store. But since this version of the roguelike retails for $26.99, it’s still slightly more expensive than its PC counterpart, at $8.09. The PS Store deal will be live until December 3 at 12am PT / 3am ET.
The Switch version of Oaken can currently be picked up for $3.99, or 80% off its regular price. This particular eShop promotion will be available until December 12 at 12am PT / 3am ET. The Oaken Xbox port is the game’s only version that’s currently retailing at full price.
While a tactical roguelike at heart, Oaken also incorporates some deck-building elements, as well as an RPG-like upgrade system for spells and spirits, which players are expected to leverage on every run. Battles take place on a hexagonal grid, where position and orientation both influence the effectiveness of each action. Oaken is Steam Deck-verified, though running its GOG version on Valve’s handheld will require a third-party solution like Lutris or Heroic Launcher.
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