What Games Are Currently Free on Epic Games Store?

Epic Games is the Launcher everyone loves to complain about. But there’s one thing it does well: free games. Since its inception, Epic has been investing heavily into giving players free games. Seriously, who complains about free stuff? Besides, stop pretending that you’ve never played Fortnite.

If you have the Epic Games launcher installed on your PC but only check it from time to time, you’re missing out on some great free games. We’ll keep this post updated so you don’t miss out on what’s free each week on Epic Games.

• From October 22 to October 29, Home – A Unique Horror Adventure and Sker Ritual are free on Epic Games Store
• From October 29 to November 5, Sorry We’re Closed is free on Epic Games Store

Home – A Unique Horror Adventure

The indie horror classic where every choice can change the mystery.

Home is a unique horror adventure set in a beautifully-realized pixel world. It’s a murder mystery with a twist – because you decide what ultimately happens.

Awakened by an oncoming storm, you open your eyes to discover yourself in a strange, dark room – tucked away in a house that’s not yours.

As you play the game, it changes – subtly, almost imperceptibly – to reflect your perspective. It’s a horror game unlike any other, and as you’ll discover, its truths are entirely subjective.

Features

• A horror tale that you help create through your choices
• Haunting, atmospheric soundtrack
• Gorgeous illustrative pixel style
• Multiple paths and endings
• A Postmortem Mode developer diary and gallery that shows you how the game was made as you play it

Sker Ritual

The round-based co-op survival FPS and spin-off to the award-winning British horror, Maid of Sker. Play solo or up to 4 players to survive the supernatural onslaught of the Quiet Ones.

An intense, round-based, zombie horror shooter by indie developers at Wales Interactive. Play solo or up-to 4-players online, facing relentless waves of Quiet Ones whilst solving mysterious missions, uncovering Easter Eggs, upgrading steampunk weapons and obtaining Miracles — a vast network of Celtic God powers.

It’s 1914, and Elisabeth Williams has conquered Sker Island, now seeking domination with a broadcast of the Siren’s Song. Arianwen, her daughter, has opposed her, and after being mysteriously awakened, you must join her mission to thwart the broadcast and save the world from descending into hell. Sker Ritual is not a direct sequel, but an FPS spin-off from the award-winning British indie horror game, Maid of Sker!

• Old-school round-based FPS action
• Play solo or up-to 4-players online
• Story continued from Maid of Sker ‘evil’ ending
• Optional objectives & hidden Easter Eggs
• Supercharged ‘Elites’ with unique abilities
• Collect and enhance ‘Miracle’ powers
• Explore free reward systems ‘Dread Levels’ and ‘Sker Pass’

TEAM TACTICS OR SHOOT SOLO?

Designed for playing solo, or up-to 4-players online. Short of a teammate? No worries, the intensity of Sker Island’s hordes scale to the number of players. You could always find-a-friend over on the official Sker Ritual Discord.

SKER ENEMIES

The Quiet Ones have returned and they are not alone. Sker Island has recruited new elites, each with a unique set of abilities that will force you to change-up your playstyle, change your location, or enlist the help of your teammates! Old enemies aren’t the only ones to curse the lands of Sker, we have many more new faces — even some without faces — that want to destroy you.

IT’S A MIRACLE

Killing enemies offer a chance to drop powerful Miracles. Look out for these, you’ll need them. A Miracle drop offers a choice of three random upgradable powers that buff or alter your shooting, melee, grenade and healing. A fifth slot is reserved for your Ultimate, a chargeable powerful action to save up for those sticky situations. Each Miracle is bound to a Celtic God and come in many forms including rarity, core attributes and power.

MASKS, QUIPS AND MORE

Collect and induce fear on Sker’s inhabitants with interchangeable masks inspired by all forms of horror; folk, gothic, zombie, science fiction to the supernatural and more. Taunt your teammates with unique voice lines and switch out your dynamic menu scene environments from the Island.

THE LAUGHING POLICEMAN

Get your guns, ammo, and more at The Laughing Policeman’s booth at locations around the maps. Buy stock munitions or gamble on a randomly picked weapon with a chance of gaining a higher base level. Climb the weapon ranks with unique upgrades courtesy of The Laughing Policeman’s SUPER CHARGER for bonus buffs and visible steam-punk inspired enhancements

Sorry We’re Closed

Sorry We’re Closed is a fusion of nostalgic survival horror with a new perspective on combat, combining atmospheric environments with fixed-camera angles and the thrill of arcade-style first person shooting. Collect items and manage resources to help Michelle survive. Optional tank controls are available for those who enjoy the classic survival horror experience.

Sorry We’re Closed is a nostalgic, single-player survival horror game. Enjoy atmospheric environments driven by classic fixed camera angles and the thrill of arcade-style first person combat. Enter the perilous demon world, collecting items and managing your resources to stay alive.

**ECCENTRIC NEON SURVIVAL HORROR**
Follow the final days of Michelle as she battles to break the curse placed on her by a powerful archdemon looking for love. Help (or hinder!) the lives of the curious residents in Michelle’s bustling London borough as she pursues freedom from her own untimely demise.

Michelle’s time is split between the perilous demon world and mingling with the locals on her residential street. Everyone is battling their own inner demons and through Michelle you can help guide them. Multiple endings are available through RPG-style dialogue interactions with the extravagant cast.

**SNAP YOUR FINGERS AND OPEN YOUR THIRD EYE…**
Michelle gains the power of the Third Eye, allowing her to peer between worlds and learn about the hidden denizens in her neighbourhood. Peel away the boundaries to uncover secret identities and solve puzzles.

The Third Eye will be Michelle’s strongest tool while battling her most threatening adversaries – especially in boss encounters! It can expose a demon’s weak points to deal maximum damage. Take enemies down with perfect weak point combos to charge up for the ultimate shot.

**A WORLD OF ANGELS AND DEMONS**
Thrust into a world of celestial beings, you can follow Michelle’s story as she battles to break the curse placed on her by a powerful demon looking for love. Hear what it means to be an angel or a demon, and what happens when they mix.

With multiple endings to discover, influence Michelle’s fate as the choices you make will open new opportunities to avoid or embrace the allure of the archdemon. Is there a right or a wrong? The more Michelle meddles, the more the lives of those around her change too. She’s not the only one whose fate can change.

If Michelle can brave the demon world, and keep her Hellhound pistol loaded, she might find a way to reclaim her destiny.