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Every week, the Epic Games Store offers you one or two free games that you can keep forever once you add it to your game library. We’ll introduce you to the latest free game on the Epic Games Store, show you what’s coming next, and tell you why Epic continues to be so generous.
Every week, Epic offers you at least one game or DLC for free, for which you would normally have to pay. The lineup often consists of lesser-known indie gems, but sometimes includes well-known AAA titles like the latest Tomb Raider games or The Elder Scrolls Online.
We’ll show you which game(s) are currently on the list, and we’ll also reveal what to expect next time.
| Release: | December 6, 2020 |
| Platforms: | PC/Mac |
| Monthly active users: | 65 million (estimated) |
| Popular games: | Fortnite, Rocket League, Fall Guys |
Free games from the Epic Games Store: Get LOVE for free until January 25
The free game currently available on the Epic Games Store is LOVE, available as a free download until January 25.
“LOVE”, a platform game by Fred Wood, is known for its minimalist design and challenging gameplay. Released in 2008 and later improved as “Love+”, it features a unique art style with three colors per level. The game centers around a character navigating through 20 levels, with abilities such as jumping, moving, and setting checkpoints.
“LOVE” introduced a custom respawn system, allowing players to strategically place checkpoints. It includes different modes such as “Easy Mode”, “YOLO Mode” and “Speedrun Mode”. The game was followed by the sequels “LOVE 2: kuso” and “LOVE 3”. Its soundtrack by James Bennett adds to the game’s distinct retro feel. “LOVE” also includes a level editor allowing players to create custom levels.
Next Upcoming Free Game Revealed
Next week we receive Infinifactory, available for free from January 25 to February 1 on the Epic Games Store.
Infinifactory is a sandbox puzzle game created by Zachtronics, the creators of SpaceChem and Infiniminer. The latter may be familiar to you, as it has gained some prominence as an apparent influence on Minecraft.
In this game, players take on the role of an abducted human who is forced to build assembly lines to create products for alien overlords. Gameplay involves solving spatial puzzles by building and managing assembly lines to produce specific types of products. Players use conveyor belts, pushers, rotators and other tools to maneuver the blocks into the correct positions. Each level presents a unique challenge, forcing players to think creatively and optimize their factory layout.
The game is known for its open-ended solutions, allowing a high degree of creativity and replayability. It combines elements of engineering, programming and logic in a visually appealing and stimulating way.
How to get games for free on the Epic Games Store
Free games are usually available on the Epic Games Store for seven days – so if you want to get them, you better be quick. To get current games for free, simply follow these steps:
- Log in or create an Epic Games Store account (the same one you use for Fortnite)
- Use the Epic Games website or launcher
- Search the game title to find it – the price displayed should be 0 dollars
- Click “Get”
- It will now be available to download and play from the Epic Games launcher.
- Appreciate!
Epic Games: When will the next free games of the week be available?
Epic usually has a new range of gifts available every THURSDAYat 8:00 a.m. PST / 11:00 a.m. EST / 4:00 p.m. BST / 5:00 p.m. CEST. They are usually free for seven days. The games from the previous week will then no longer be free.
This rhythm will return once the Mystery Games promotion ends, which is expected to happen on January 11, 2024.
If you don’t want to miss any of Epic’s free games campaigns, just bookmark this page, because we’ll keep you updated on the next free games coming soon!
Why Epic Games offers so many games
It’s natural to wonder why Epic Games continues to be so generous. The reason probably revolves around their main competitor in the world of gaming platforms: Steam.
Steam, operated by Valve, has around 130 million monthly active users. By comparison, Epic Games owns about half of that according to the latest figures. Epic’s main goal is likely to provide a solid alternative to Steam, make its platform more attractive to game developers, and thus prevent Valve’s platform from having undisputed dominance.
To achieve this, Epic recently launched the “Epic First Run” program. This initiative rewards developers who offer their PC game exclusively on the Epic Games Store for a certain period of time. As users, the rivalry with Steam is welcome – after all, competition tends to invigorate the market, as shown by Epic’s weekly free game deals.
