Wild West: Prototype, a cowboy first-person shooter specifically designed for LAN parties, is free on Steam. Released on July 14 bySteamdeveloper Matteo S.-C.,Wild West: Prototypeis a chaotic free-for-all style PvP set, as the name implies, in the Wild West. The indie game is advertised as a lighthearted but competitive experience, with its “unique feature” as an FPS being the exclusion of automatic weapons.
According to the game’s Steam listing,Wild West: Prototypeis meant to function as a test for a LAN-only FPS that supports up to six players. Whether the game’s restriction to LAN parties is a feature specific to the prototype or if it is integral to the premise of an upcoming release from the indie developer is not specified. While most major multiplayer releases on PC typically feature online support to allow players to more easily connect with one another, there are still plenty ofcouch co-op games on Steamto choose from.
Players can addWild West: Prototypeto their Steam libraries by visiting the game’sstore page. The new free-to-play indie shooter pits up to six players against each other in an old western ghost town in the middle of a dense forest. The goal of the game is to build up a bounty by taking down other players while surviving as long as possible. Players are equipped with staples ofpopular games set in the Wild West, including lever-action rifles, revolvers, and knives to rack up the price on their heads.
Wild West: Prototype is Free On Steam
Notably, the Steam listing forWild West: Prototypeincludes a content disclosure describing the developer’s use of Generative AI when creating their game. According to the disclosure, the menu music forWild West: Prototypewas made by Generative AI. This is not unique toWild West: Prototype, as a new report found asignificant number of Steam games have disclosed Generative AI use. Since Valve began requiring the disclosure of AI use in January 2024, approximately 1 in 5 Steam games have made such disclosures.
WhetherWild West: Prototypewill ever become more than a test from indie developer Matteo S.-C. has yet to be seen. The game has only received seven reviews at the time of this writing, and although reception has been mixed, the criticismWild West: Prototypehas received from players includes a healthy mix of constructive feedback and encouraging words. Some reviews note thatWild West: Prototypehas potential, but would benefit from more weapon options, online play options, and further polishing. Only time will tell ifWild West: Prototypehas the potential to place itself among thebest free co-op games you’re able to play on Steam.
