Japanese studio TECOPARK revealed on June 1 that it will cease distributing its multiplayer puzzle game Pico Park: Classic Edition through Steam. Initially released as a paid game in 2016, it has been available without charge on the platform since 2025. According to the developer, maintaining this free distribution was deemed “not sustainable” long-term, prompting the decision to permanently withdraw the title from Steam in the coming weeks.
Existing players will still be able to enjoy the game, and the developer recommends downloading it before its removal from Steam. The precise date for this withdrawal has not yet been specified.
The transition to a free model for Pico Park: Classic Edition originated from an unexpected development. In 2025, the title received its first update in nine years, introducing online multiplayer capabilities. To celebrate this milestone, the developer planned a temporary free giveaway on Steam. However, as this marked the second instance of switching the game from paid to free—following a similar move in 2021 for Pico Park (the definitive edition)—Steam’s policies rendered its free status permanent.
While Pico Park: Classic Edition is set to vanish from Steam soon, its counterpart, Pico Park (2021), remains purchasable on Steam and Nintendo Switch. Additionally, the sequel, Pico Park 2, is accessible on PC (Windows, Steam), Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S.