In the mid-90s, a small game company named Bungie released a game called Marathon for the Apple Macintosh computer. At first, it seemed like just another game inspired by Doom, a popular FPS game at the time. However, Marathon turned out to be much more than just a clone.

What exactly is Marathon about? It's a first-person shooter set in space. “Alien forces have boarded the colony ship UESC Marathon in the Tau Ceti system, in orbit around humanity’s first interstellar colony. The situation is dire, and as a security officer assigned to the Marathon, your duty is to defend the ship and its crew from the alien threat.” As described in Steam.

The game's original release dates back to 1994, but thanks to the Aleph One engine, it has been updated for modern systems. Players can experience the authentic gameplay of the original while also enjoying optional enhancements like widescreen HUD support, 3D filtering/perspective, positional audio, and smooth 60+ fps interpolation.

Now, after all these years, Bungie has made a surprising announcement. The Marathon trilogy (Marathon 2, Marathon Infinity) is coming to Steam, starting with the first game. What's even better is that all three games will be available for free. This remarkable revival of Marathon was made possible by the dedicated efforts of the Aleph One Developers. They utilized the code Bungie made open-source in 1999 and the assets released in 2005 to create an enhanced engine for the games.

In their announcement, Bungie expressed their gratitude to the Marathon community for their support over the years. Without them, this revival wouldn't have been possible. So, if you're looking for something unexpected to play, look no further. Classic Marathon awaits you on Steam.

In summary, Marathon is a classic FPS game that has stood the test of time. Its influence on the gaming industry cannot be overstated, and now, thanks to its revival on Steam, a new generation of players can experience its greatness for themselves.