Another Thursday means another rotation on theEpic Games Store. As of this writing, fans can no longer claim sci-fi RPGThe Outer Worldsor stealth gameThief, but they can grab upcyberpunk action performerGhostrunner. Between the three is a lot of variety in gameplay styles but also a lot of quality, as each is an excellent game with positive reviews (or a cult following in the case ofThief). OnceGhostrunnerrotates out on April 18, fans will be able to claimThe Big Con.
Epic Games Storeusers are likely familiar with how this works, as it’s one advantage that EGS has over “free game” competitors like PS Plus and Xbox Game Pass (alongside there being no asterisk next to “free”). Every Thursday at 10 am CT, Epic Games Store rotates out its previous selection and releases a new game for free. That’sGhostrunnerthis week; however, it also reveals what game(s) will follow the next Thursday.
Epic Games Free Game List (April 11-April 25)
EGS Free Game: Ghostrunner
For this week, players are able to claimGhostrunner- an action platformer game where players take on the role of Jack the titular Ghostrunner. After a cataclysmic event, all of humanity is restricted within Dharma Tower, thecyberpunk setting ofGhostrunner. Players must navigate its halls as they seek to free the Architect. Players will be able to perform various platforming actions from jumping and dashing to wall-running and grappling, requiring players to have both speed and keen awareness in the process. Both enemies and the player can be killed in one hit, meaning there’s a constant sense of danger. There are mechanics to make managing this easier, such as Sensory Boost which slows down time for players to better manipulate their surroundings.
Not only were its reviews positive, but they were positive enough to spawn a sequel inGhostrunner 2. It received similar reviews at launch, so anyone who enjoys thecyberpunk story and gameplay ofGhostrunneron EGSwould be wise to check out the sequel too.
EGS Free Game: The Big Con
Matching its predecessors in terms of variety and quality,The Big Conis an indie adventure game with solid reviews online. Players take on the role of Ali as she embarks on a “crooked” road trip to save her family video store from loan sharks. It lets swindle, pickpocket, and con with a ’90s backdrop. Players have a certain degree of freedom when it comes to conning people and learning what works for each mark, with players able to wear disguises, sneak around, focus on purely pickpocketing, mix and match, break and enter, and much, much more, all under the direction of an expert grifter. It’s a little different from theother games given away on Epic Games Storehere lately, but it’s as worth checking out as any of the aforementioned games.
Epic Games Store
A digital video game storefront for Windows PC and macOS created and operated by Epic Games. Originally launched in December 2018, Epic Games Store is both a website as well as a standalone launcher.
