Steam users have a limited window to permanently add the free-to-play WW2 game Coast Defender to their libraries. Publisher Matryoshka has announced that the title will be delisted from the platform on November 12, after three years of service. Anyone who claims the game before that date will retain access to it indefinitely, even after it disappears from the storefront. The news was reported by Gamerant.
The delisting is part of a broader cleanup by the publisher, which is also removing another free-to-play title, Idle Medieval Tavern, on the same day. For players who have been meaning to try Coast Defender, the next few weeks represent the final opportunity to secure it — and the game’s in-game purchases will be switched off ahead of the removal, so any remaining transactions need to be completed soon.
This news arrives alongside a separate giveaway on the Epic Games Store, where users can currently claim NoRush! – Tower Edition, a cutesy 3D platformer, until September 9. That promotion sits outside the platform’s usual weekly free-game schedule, making it easy to miss.
What Is Coast Defender and Why Is It Being Removed?
Coast Defender is a free-to-play WW2-themed tower defense game available on Steam. According to the publisher’s announcement, the game has been live for three years, and the decision to delist it on November 12 marks the end of that run. The key detail for players is that the game is already free-to-play, so preserving it simply requires adding it to an active Steam account before the delisting date. Once it’s in a user’s library, it can be played even after the store page is taken down.
Matryoshka also confirmed that in-game purchases will be disabled ahead of the removal. This means any players who still want to spend money on the game — whether for cosmetics, upgrades, or other items — will need to do so before the cutoff. The exact date for when purchases go offline was not specified in the announcement, so players who care about in-game content should act sooner rather than later.
The publisher is not stopping with Coast Defender. Idle Medieval Tavern, another free-to-play Steam title from the same company, is also scheduled for delisting on November 12. That game has received mixed reviews on Steam, according to the announcement, which may factor into players’ decisions about whether to claim it before it’s gone.
Epic Games Store Giveaway: NoRush! – Tower Edition
While Steam users are dealing with the Coast Defender delisting, Epic Games Store users have their own limited-time opportunity. Until September 9, they can claim NoRush! – Tower Edition, a cutesy 3D platformer, for free. This giveaway is notable because it is not part of the platform’s official weekly free-game rotation, meaning it doesn’t follow the typical Thursday schedule that regular Epic Games Store users might expect.
Because the promotion is off-cycle, it could be easy to overlook. Players interested in the game should grab it before the September 9 deadline, as there’s no indication it will be offered again.
What’s Next for Steam Freebies?
For players looking ahead, the tracking site SteamDB currently lists nothing for September in terms of free-to-keep promotions on Steam. That could change at any time, as the platform and publishers frequently add new giveaways without much advance notice. The Coast Defender delisting, however, is a firm date that players can plan around.
The removal of Coast Defender and Idle Medieval Tavern on November 12 is a reminder that even free-to-play games can disappear from storefronts. For anyone who has been on the fence about trying Coast Defender, the next few weeks are the last chance to add it to a library permanently. The same applies to Idle Medieval Tavern, though its mixed review score may give some players pause.
In the meantime, Epic Games Store users have a short window to claim NoRush! – Tower Edition before it leaves the store on September 9. With both platforms offering time-sensitive deals, players who want to expand their libraries without spending money should act quickly.
