What's Free on the Epic Games Store This Week?

No matter how you look at it, the truth is that you'll never run out of new games to explore and play. One thing that you will most likely run out of, though, is the amount of money you can spend on entertainment purchases each month. Tack on the fact that the cost of video games are rising and tariffs are just around the corner, most gamers feel like they've been put in between a rock and a hard place when it comes to their expenses. So, what's the answer? Simple. Turn to the Epic Games Store for free games.

But how does the Epic Games Store work? Each and every week -- unless there are extenuating circumstances like holidays -- the Epic Games Store offers free games for users to download. Sometimes it's a single game, while other weeks it'll offer two to three games, if you're lucky. But you know what the best thing about it is? This isn't a rental service, you can keep these games forever as long as you download them before the week is over. You don't have to pay to sign up as a user, so it would be a real rookie error to miss out on this opportunity from Epic.

To provide some context: Epic's transition to establishing its own store began in 2019, following the massive success of its battle royale game, Fortnite. Fortnite continues to be an incredibly successful video game, partnering with brands and sponsors from Star Wars to Marvel to DC. Because of this success, it was only a matter of following the money that led Epic to launch its own storefront to directly compete with Valve's Steam platform. However, unlike Steam, a key feature that distinguished it was the availability of free games.

However, if you play games exclusively on console, we have some bad news. The Epic Games Store is available exclusively on PC. That means only PC users will be able to benefit from the incredible discounts and deals. (The store also has Mac games, but the free games aren't Mac-compatible.)

If you're hesitating, don't. As we've mentioned before, an Epic Games account is free and it hurts nobody to download games that -- even if you aren't fond of them -- you might feel the urge to play sometime in the future.

What's the new free game on the Epic Games Store this week? (May 22 to May 29)

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Deliver at All Costs

If you're someone who loves the aesthetics of the 1950s and enjoy an open-world environment with intense action, a sense of absurdity that rivals slap-stick comedy as well as a cast of memorable characters, Deliver at All Costs could be just the game you're looking for.

Developed by Studio Far Out Games and published by KONAMI, players take on the role of Winston Green. Described as a "down-on-his-luck courier with a fiery temper and a mysterious past", Winston's life has him sprawling throughout a dynamic semi-open world. Just don't expect it to be just mail he delivers... Players will have to juggle items such as a giant marlin or even an active bomb. If you ask me, it's just an average day for a courier.

It isn't just the packages that you'll be delivering that will be reactive and chaotic. There are plenty of characters and NPCs that inhabit the world that will react to your deliveries and parcels. If you end up upsetting anyone, it could turn ugly.

Despite its absurd antics, Deliver at All Costs promises to deliver (ha) aesthetics that fit the 1950s, from its UI to its music. For players who love to immerse themselves in historical games, this sounds like the right adventure to get stuck in.

Usually $30, Deliver at All Costs is now available for free via the Epic Games Store. The game just launched today, so users are still figuring out what they like. This is a brand new game, so why wait to see what others think when you can give it a go and see if you'll like it?

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Gigapocalypse

Let's be honest: Who among us hasn't imagined themselves as a giant Kaiju monster, tearing through cities, fighting other monsters and being an overall badass? If that sounds familiar, we recommend developer Goody Gamework's indie retro game Gigapocalypse.

Described as a "fast-paced" arcade action game, players can expect loud, brutal, anarchic gameplay from start to finish. Destruction is the name of the game, but as it turns out, plenty of enemies will do their utmost to stop you from destroying everything you can get your hands on. Seems unfair, if you ask us.

However, it isn't just wanton chaos. You'll also get the opportunity to care for your 'Giga' monster -- of which you have nine varieties to choose from -- in a Tamagotchi-like mini-game. These pets may be lethal, but that only means you can't slack in caring for them. It's better if you do, as caring will help you unlock new mutations and abilities.

Better yet, if you enjoy pixel art, Gigapocalypse has it in spades. This cute aesthetic makes blood, destruction and even combat come alive.

Usually $10, Gigapocalypse is available for free via the Epic Games Store. While it currently has no review score on the Epic Games Store, it is ranked as 'Very Positive' on Steam.

Sloclap

Sifu

If there's a game that's uncompromising with its design and aesthetics, it's Sloclap's Sifu. This third-person action brawler has players take on the role of martial-artist who seeks revenge after their father is killed. Its unique mechanics, combat and visual aesthetics earned it nominations in categories like Best Independent Game, Best Action Game and Best Fighting Game at the 2022 Game Awards.

Sifu's roguelike structure is conveyed both through its gameplay and the visuals of the protagonist (who you can play as either as a male or as a female). The more you die, the more you age, which forces your character to become slower and lose health.

However, you are able to offset this eventually through grinding and upgrading your abilities, though as with all roguelikes, this takes time. If you don't like roguelike gameplay, you'll fall off hard with Sifu.

Usually $40, Sifu is available for free via the Epic Games Store. It currently has an Epic Games Store rating of 4.8 out of 5, with audiences particularly enjoying Sifu's fantastic boss battles and unique visuals.

What will be free on the Epic Games Store next week? (May 29 to June 5)

Mystery game(s)

The Epic Games Store has yet to reveal which games will be available next week, but it does show three slots. You'll have to check back on May 29 to find out. Given past experiences, mystery games usually become ones to watch out for.

Previous free games on the Epic Games Store

Unsure whether your favorite game has been selected as part of Epic's free game of the week or curious about what deals you've missed? We've listed a selection of games from previous weeks.

Epic Games Store free games in 2025

• Deliver At All Costs (May 22 to 29)
• Gigapocalypse (May 22 to 29)
• Sifu (May 22 to 29)
• Dead Island 2 (May 15 to 22)
• Happy Game (May 15 to 22)
• Touch Type Tale (May 8 to 15)
• Deadtime Defenders (May 8 to 15)
• Super Space Club (May 1 to 8)
• Chuchel (April 24 to May 1)
• Albion Online (April 24 to May 1)
• Botanicula (April 17 to 24)
• Firestone Online Idle RPG (April 17 to 24)
• River City Girls (April 10 to 17)
• Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms (April 10 to 17)
• Arcadgeddon (April 10 to 17)
• Cat Quest II (April 3 to 10)
• Cat Quest (March 27 to April 3)
• Neko Ghost, Jump (March 27 to April 3)
• Jurassic World Evolution 2 (March 20 to 27)
• Mortal Shell (March 13 to 20)
• World of Warships: Anniversary Party Favor DLC (March 13 to 20)
• Them's Fighting Herds (March 6 to 13)
• Mages of Mystralia (Feb. 27 to March 6)
• World War Z Aftermath (Feb. 20 to 27)
• Garden Story (Feb. 20 to 27)
• F1 Manager 2024 (Feb. 13 to 20)
• Humankind (Feb. 6 to 13)
• Beyond Blue (Feb. 6 to 13)
• Undying (Jan. 30 to Feb. 6)
• Behind the Frame: The Finest Scenery (Jan. 23 to 30)
• Escape Academy (Jan. 16 to 23)
• Turmoil (Jan. 9 to 16)
• Hell Let Loose (Jan. 2 to 9)
• Kingdom Come Deliverance (Jan. 1)

Epic Games Store free games in 2024

• Sifu (Dec. 31)
• [Redacted] (Dec. 30 to 31)
• Orcs Must Die 3 (Dec. 29 to 30)
• Kill Knight (Dec. 28 to 29)
• Hot Wheels Unleashed (Dec. 27 to 28)
• Ghostrunner 2 (Dec. 26 to 27)
• Control (Dec. 25 to 26)
• Dredge (Dec. 24 to 25)
• Darker and Darker: Legendary Status (Dec. 23 to 24)
• Wizard of Legend (Dec. 22 to 23)
• TerraTech (Dec. 21 to 22)
• Astrea: Six Sided Oracles (Dec. 20 to 21)
• Vampire Survivors (Dec. 19 to 20)
• The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria (Dec. 12 to 19)
• Bus Simulator 21 Next Stop, Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga (Dec. 5 to 12)
• Brotato (Nov. 28 to Dec. 5)
• Beholder (Nov. 21 to 28)
• Castlevania Anniversary Collection; Snakebird Complete (Nov. 14 to 21)
• Apex Legends Ash Unlock Bundle; Deceive Inc (Nov. 7 to 14)
• Witch It; Ghostwire: Tokyo (Oct. 31 to Nov. 7)
• Moving Out (Oct. 24 to 31)
• Kardboard Kings; Invincible Presents: Atom Eve (Oct. 17 to 24)
• Empyrion: Galactic Survival; Outliver: Tribulations (Oct. 10 to 17)
• Bear and Breakfast (Oct. 3 to 10)
• The Spirit and The Mouse (Sept. 26 to Oct. 3)
• TOEM; The Last Stand: Aftermath (Sept. 19 to 26)
• Rugrats: Adventures in Gameland; Super Crazy Rhythm Castle (Sept. 12 to 19)
• Football Manager 2024; Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts (Sept. 5 to 12)
• Wild Card Football; Fallout: Classic Collection (Aug. 29 to Sept. 5)
• Gigantic: Rampage Edition; The Callisto Protocol (Aug. 22 to 29)
• Death's Gambit: Afterlife (Aug. 15 to 22)
• Cygni: All Guns Blazing; DNF Duel (Aug. 8 to 15)
• Lumbearjack (Aug. 1 to 8)
• F.I.S.T.: Forged in Shadow Torch; Olympics Go! Paris 2024 Exclusive Outfits Pack (July 25 to Aug. 1)
• Maid of Sker; Arcade Paradise (July 18 to 25)
• Floppy Knights (July 11 to 18)
• The Falconeer (July 4 to 11)
• Sunless Skies: Sovereign Edition (June 27 to July 4)
• Rumble Club Free Game of the Week Bonus; Freshly Frosted (June 20 to 27)
• Redout 2; Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms (June 13 to 20)
• Marvel's Midnight Suns (June 6 to 13)
• Chivalry 2 (May 30 to June 6)
• Farming Simulator 22 (May 23 to 30)
• Dragon Age: Inquisition – Game of the Year Edition (May 16 to 23)
• Firestone Free Offer; Circus Electrique (May 9 to 16)
• Orcs Must Die! 3, Cat Quest II (May 2 to 9)
• Lisa: Definitive Edition, Industria (April 25 to May. 2)
• Town of Salem 2; The Big Con (April 18 to 25)
• Ghostrunner (April 11 to 18)
• Thief; The Outer Worlds: Spacer's Choice Edition (April 4 to 11)
• Islets (March 28 to April 4)
• Invincible Presents: Atom Eve; Call of the Wild: The Angler (March 21 to 28)
• The Bridge; Deus Ex: Mankind Divided (March 14 to 21)
• Astro Duel 2 (March 7 to 14)
• Aerial_Knight's Never Yield (Feb. 29 to March 7)
• Super Meat Boy Forever (Feb. 22 to 29)
• Dakar Desert Rally (Feb. 15 to 22)
• Lost Castle; Doki Doki Literature Club Plus (Feb. 8 to 15)
• Doors: Paradox (Feb. 1 to 8)
• Infinifactory (Jan. 25 to Feb. 1)
• Love (Jan. 18 to 25)
• Sail Forth (Jan. 11 to 18)
• Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy (Jan. 4 to 11)
• A Plague Tale: Innocence (Jan. 3 to 4)
• 20 Minutes Till Dawn (Jan. 2 to 3)
• Escape Academy (Jan. 1 to 2)

Epic Games Store free games of 2023

• Ghostrunner (Dec. 31, 2023 to Jan. 1, 2024)
• Saints Row (Dec. 30 to 31)
• Snakebird Complete (Dec. 29 to 30)
• Cat Quest (Dec. 28 to 29)
• Cursed to Golf (Dec. 27 to 28)
• Human Resource Machine (Dec. 26 to 27)
• The Outer Worlds: Spacer's Choice Edition (Dec. 25 to 26)
• Ghostwire: Tokyo (Dec. 24 to 25)
• Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition (Dec. 23 to 24)
• Art of Rally (Dec. 22 to 23)
• Melvor Idle (Dec. 21 to 22)
• DNF Duel (Dec. 20 to 21)
• Destiny 2: Legacy Collection (Dec. 13 to 20)
• Predecessor, Gigabash (Dec. 7 to 13)
• Mighty Fight Federation; Jitsu Squad (Nov. 30 to Dec. 7)
• Deliver Us Mars (Nov. 23 to 30)
• Surviving the Aftermath, Earthlock (Nov. 16 to 23)
• Golden Light (Nov. 9 to 16)
• Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion (Nov. 2 to 9)
• The Evil Within 2; Tandem: A Tale of Shadows (Oct. 26 to Nov. 2)
• The Evil Within; Eternal Threads (Oct. 19 to 26)
• Q.U.B.E. Ultimate Bundle; Blazing Sails (Oct. 12 to 19)
• Godlike Burger (Oct. 5 to 12)
• Soulstice; Model Builder (Sept. 28 to Oct. 5)
• The Forest Quartet; Out of Line (Sept. 21 to 28)
• 911 Operator (Sept. 14 to 21)
• Spelldrifter (Sept. 7 to 14)
• Cave Story Plus (Aug. 31 to Sept. 7)
• Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak (Aug. 24 to 31)
• Dodo Peak; Black Book (Aug. 17 to 24)
• Orwell: Keeping an Eye on You; Europa Universalis IV (Aug. 10 to 17)
• Loop Hero, Bloons TD 6 (Aug. 3 to 10)
• Severed Steel; Homeworld Remastered Collection (July 27 to Aug. 3)
• The Elder Scrolls Online; Murder by Numbers (July 20 to 27)
• Train Valley 2 (July 13 to 20)
• Grime (July 6 to 13)
• The Dungeon of Naheulbeuk: The Amulet of Chaos (June 29 to July 6)
• The Hunter: Call of the Wild; Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms (June 22 to 29)
• Guacamelee 2; Guacamelee Super Turbo Championship Edition (June 15 to 22)
• Payday 2 (June 8 to 15)
• Midnight Ghost Hunt (June 1 to 8)
• Fallout: New Vegas Ultimate Edition (May 25 to June. 1)
• Death Stranding (May 18 to 25)
• The Sims 4 The Daring Lifestyle Bundle (May 11 to 18)
• Kao the Kangaroo; Horizon Chase Turbo, Against All Odds (May 4 to 11)
• Poker Club; Breathedge (April 27 to May 4)
• Never Alone (Kisima Ingitchuna); Beyond Blue (April 20-27)
• Second Extinction; Mordhau (April 13 to 20)
• Shapez; Dying Light: The Following -- Enhanced Edition (April 6 to 13)
• Tunche; The Silent Age (March 30 to April 6)
• World of Warships Starter Pack: Ishizuchi; Chess Ultra (March 23 to 30)
• Warhammer 40,000: Gladius -- Relics of War (March 16 to 23)
• Call of the Sea (March 9 to 16)
• Rise of Industry (March 2 to 9)
• Duskers (Feb. 23 to March 2)
• Warpips (Feb. 16 to 23)
• Recipe for Disaster (Feb. 9 to 16)
• Dishonored: Death of the Outsider; City of Gangsters (Feb. 2 to 9)
• Hell Is Others, Adios (Jan. 26 to Feb. 2)
• Epistory: Typing Chronicles (Jan. 19 to 26)
• Gamedec: Definitive Edition; First Class Trouble; Divine Knockout (Jan. 12 to 19)
• Shadow Tactics: Aiko's Choice; Kerbal Space Program (Jan. 5 to 12)

Epic Games Store free games of 2022

• Eximus: Seize the Frontline; Dishonored: Definitive Edition (Dec. 29, 2022 to Jan. 5, 2023)