Update from September 22nd 8:30 am: Ring-ring! Not only will your alarm clock ring today, but also the GameStar reminder – the current free offer at Epic will expire in a few hours. If you still want to put the two free adventures in the virtual library, you have to do it by 4:59 p.m. Of course we’ll tell you this afternoon for whom the next offer is worthwhile.
Original message: It’s Thursday again and you know what that means: There are once again free games in the Epic Games Store for your collection.
Two free titles await you this week: A single-player adventure starring a fox and a space-adventure that borrows from the indie hit FTL.
Spirit of the North
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Spirit of the North – Debut trailer introduces red fox adventure
What’s the matter? In Spirit of the North you take on the role of a red fox who has to puzzle his way through beautiful and extremely frosty Iceland. Guided by the spirit of the Northern Lights, you embark on a journey where you unravel the mystery of a lost civilization and learn a lot about Norse mythology.
Who is it worth it for? You like walking simulations
like Firewatch, likes to solve puzzles and want to get lost in a dense, atmospheric world? If it doesn’t always have to be brutal action, then you can have a look.
Click here to download it from the Epic Store
The Captain
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What’s the matter? The Captain is mostly a classic point and click adventure, in the vein of old Sierra games like King’s Quest or, more appropriately, Space Quest. As a scientist in the Space Fleet, you are stranded on the other side of the galaxy and must quickly return to Earth to warn your homeland of an impending alien invasion.
The adventure part is joined by a good pinch of the space hit FTL: you have to manage your spaceship, install upgrades and take care of the needs of the crew. There are many different paths open to you on your way to Earth, you can explore space, accept side quests and try your hand at turn-based space battles.
Who is it worth it for? Anyone who likes space games, turn battles and Star Trek, likes to make difficult decisions and doesn’t mind the pixel look is welcome to take a look.
Click here to download it from the Epic Store
Even more free games
Prime Gaming
Assassin’s Creed, Shadow of Mordor & more for free
Still not fed up with free games? Then you can dust off some real highlights from Amazon Prime. Among other things, there is the best Assassin’s Creed so far and the Lord of the Rings hit Shadow of Mordor for free.
