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Initial Drift Online free on Steam until January 18: $4.99 racer hits 100% off with 78% positive reviews

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By TGT Staff

🏁 Free Racing Games Available Now

Limited-Time Offers Ending Soon

PC gamers can claim Initial Drift Online free on Steam until January 18, 2026. This Initial D-inspired racing game features Japan’s iconic mountain passes including Mt. Haruna, Mt. Akagi, and the Irohazaka route. The game allows players to drift, compete in multiplayer races, and complete tofu delivery missions to earn money for car customization. Meanwhile, racing simulation fans can explore upcoming titles like Crimson Desert, which features a map twice the size of Skyrim.
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FREE ON STEAM

Initial Drift Online

Released in 2023 by RewindApp, this racing MMO recreates Japan’s mountain passes in a semi-open world environment. Players race online, drift through famous locations, and deliver tofu to earn in-game currency. The free promotion runs until January 18, 2026 at 10:00 AM.

  • Semi-open world featuring Mt. Haruna, Mt. Akagi, and Irohazaka
  • Realistic drifting physics with dynamic handling
  • Tofu delivery missions for earning money
  • Customizable cars with performance upgrades
  • Eurobeat and Phonk soundtrack options
  • Global leaderboards and competitive multiplayer
  • Day and night cycle system
  • First-person and third-person camera modes
UPCOMING RELEASE

Akina (Early 2026)

The same developer behind Initial Drift Online is releasing Akina, an arcade drift racer set in early-90s Japan. A crossover update between both titles is planned. Fans of multiplayer experiences can also check out The Last of Us Part 2 multiplayer mod developments.

  • Early-90s Japanese street racing setting
  • Multiplayer-focused arcade gameplay
  • Mountain pass drift mechanics
  • Peaceful countryside exploration
  • Vehicle customization system
  • Planned crossover with Initial Drift Online
📅 Claim Period Details
Initial Drift Online is available free on Steam until January 18, 2026 at 10:00 AM. The game permanently stays in your library after claiming during this period.
🎮 Additional Free Games
Epic Games Store offered Bloons TD 6 free until January 15, 2026. Two stealth games from Cyanide Studio (Styx: Master of Shadows and Styx: Shards of Darkness) are available free from January 15-22, 2026.
💰 Price History
Initial Drift Online regularly sells for $4.99 and frequently receives 80% discounts to $0.99. This marks the first time the game has been offered at 100% discount since its March 2023 release.
🌟 Developer Background
RewindApp is promoting Initial Drift Online ahead of their upcoming title Akina. Gaming enthusiasts can follow more developments including Poppy Playtime Chapter 5 releasing February 2026.

Claim Your Free Racing Game

Initial Drift Online provides multiplayer drift racing through recreated Japanese mountain passes. Add the game to your Steam library before the January 18, 2026 deadline expires.

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The free game promotions on Steam and Epic Games Store were covered, including Initial Drift Online’s availability until January 18, 2026, and the upcoming Akina game from RewindApp. The pricing history, game features, and claim deadlines for both Steam and Epic Games Store offers were discussed.

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