Marathon has been released, and the classic series is free on Steam.
- QUByte Games

- 3 days ago
- 1 min read

The gaming world is buzzing with the arrival of the new Marathon, but true fans know that you can’t fully appreciate the future without revisiting the shadows of the past.
Originally developed by Bungie in the 90s, the Marathon trilogy didn't just push the boundaries of the Mac gaming scene — it redefined what a First-Person Shooter could be, introducing dual-wielding, complex verticality, and a deep, terminal-based narrative that still haunts players today.
The Classics are Calling (And they’re FREE)

To celebrate the legacy, the community-led Aleph One project has brought these icons to Steam, and you can play them right now for zero dollars:
Marathon (1994): Where the mystery of the UESC Marathon begins.
Marathon 2: Durandal (1995): Escape the ship and take the fight to the Pfhor home world.
Marathon Infinity (1996): The mind-bending conclusion involving alternate realities and time travel.
Love Retro Sci-Fi? Meet Extinction Rifts

Here at the studio, we are obsessed with this golden era of gaming. That passion is exactly what drove us to create Extinction Rifts, our own Sci-Fi FPS.
If you enjoy the tactical feel and the atmosphere of 90s shooters, we think you'll feel right at home in our world. We’ve recently listened to our community and permanently reduced the price to make sure every retro-shooter fan can join the fight.
Whether you are diving into the classic lore of Durandal or jumping into the rifts for the first time, keep the retro spirit alive. See you in the stars!

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