Admin Heads up, deal hunters: itch.io is giving away the Black Within Horror Game (Windows PC) for free (a $9.99 value) while this offer lasts.
What you’re getting: Single-player first-person psychological horror game; You play Laila Rose, a failed musician who signs a deal with the devil for fame; Roughly 70 minutes to beat — a quick evening playthrough; Windows ZIP download, regularly $9.99; Developer is running a 100%-off promo ahead of their new game As Long As She Forgot (out Oct 29). This is a straight freebie, no purchase required and no rebate to chase. The only cost is the minute it takes to fill in the claim form.
How to claim
- Open the itch.io page for The Black Within (link below)
- Click “Download or claim” and follow the prompts to add the Windows version to your library
- Download the Windows ZIP at checkout — the price shows $0.00
Freebie verified
We checked the claim page ourselves and the form was live and accepting requests as of 2026-10-19T00:05:00Z (UTC). The offer runs through October 24, 2026 — after that, it’s gone.
Pros and cons
- Pro: Completely free to claim and keep — a $9.99 value
- Pro: Well-reviewed short horror story, perfect pre-Halloween pick
- Pro: Yours to keep once claimed, no subscription
- Pro: DRM-free download on itch.io
- Con: Windows only — no Mac or console version in this giveaway
- Con: The download is large (about 8.9 GB)
- Con: The free claim ends October 24 at 3:55 PM ET
Fine print: shipping terms and eligibility are set by itch.io, so give the offer page a quick read before you claim. Freebie availability changes fast — if the form is down, the offer has ended.
