Free game of the week MEGA thread!

[chrisns]

Verdun

The game takes place on the Western Front between 1914 and 1918, in one of the bloodiest conflicts in world history - inspired by the infamous Battle of Verdun in 1916.
Verdun is the first multiplayer FPS set in a realistic World War One setting, and is the game which started the WW1 Game series. The vicious close quarters nature of trench warfare means that skill with a bayonet can be as vital as good aim with a rifle.

Key Features

• Experience World War One gameplay: Accurate weaponry, poisonous gas with a claustrophobic gas mask experience, horrendous gore effects, and ferocious artillery barrages
• Tactical squad-based FPS: 15 distinctive squad types representing soldiers from 5+ countries, each with distinct weapons and equipment
• True trench warfare: Real-time dynamic frontline with momentum based attack and counter-attack gameplay
• Authentic World War 1 setting: Typical WW1 music and style, historical battlefields representing the key theaters on the Western Front

Epic: https://www.epicgames.com/store/en-US/p/verdun

Free until 29th July

 

[chrisns]

Mothergunship

MOTHERGUNSHIP mixes bullet-hell intensity with the FPS genre, and brings one of the largest gun customization options seen in video games. It’s up to you to equip your over-the-top arsenal and defeat a robotic alien armada that has conquered Earth.
Craft gun monstrosities that no reasonable person could ever lift, fight gigantic bosses and experience randomized mayhem as you battle your way to the heart of the fleet to destroy the MOTHERGUNSHIP!

Epic: https://www.epicgames.com/store/en-US/p/mothergunship

Free until 5th August

 

[chrisns]

Train Sim World 2

Authentically Replicated
Drive high-speed inter-city German rail for the first time as you push the throttle and climb speeds in the famous DB ICE 3M out of Köln. Take on the challenge of hauling long freight across Sand Patch Grade including the Cumberland Terminal using the raw power of the CSX AC4400CW. Master the patterns and stations of the world-famous London Underground on the Bakerloo Line.
All official licences, all authentically recreated – you're in the cab and in control.

Epic: https://www.epicgames.com/store/en-US/p/train-sim-world-2

Free until 5th August

 

[chrisns]

Wanderlust: Transsiberian

Board the Trans-Siberian railroad and travel 9,289 km from Moscow to Vladivostok. Clash with a vibrant culture as you meet people as strange to you as you are to them. Journey into a standalone Wanderlust adventure from the makers of The Witcher.

Two men embark on a trip to the easternmost reaches of Eurasia, onboard the longest railway line in the world. For one of them, it’s a dream come true. For the other, it’s not much more than a hassle. See the Siberian odyssey through their eyes. Experience the longest journey through beautiful bespoke photography and rich literary descriptions that will transport you into the cold and beautiful wilderness.

GOG: https://www.gog.com/game/wanderlust_transsiberian

Free until 1st August

 

[chrisns]

A Plague Tale: Innocence

Rock Paper Shotgun - “Cinematic delights every step of the way”
IGN - “A Plague Tale’s story is immediately compelling”
Telegraph - “Gripping, heartbreaking”

Follow the grim tale of young Amicia and her little brother Hugo, in a heartrending journey through the darkest hours of history. Hunted by Inquisition soldiers and surrounded by unstoppable swarms of rats, Amicia and Hugo will come to know and trust each other. As they struggle to survive against overwhelming odds, they will fight to find purpose in this brutal, unforgiving world.

Epic: https://www.epicgames.com/store/en-US/p/a-plague-tale-innocence

Free until 12th August

 

[chrisns]

Minit

Minit is a peculiar little adventure played sixty seconds at a time. Journey outside the comfort of your home to help unusual folk, uncover countless secrets, and overcome dangerous foes, all in hopes of lifting a rather unfortunate curse that ends each day after just one minute. Minit is a collaboration between Kitty Calis, Jan Willem Nijman, Jukio Kallio & Dominik Johann.

Epic: https://www.epicgames.com/store/en-US/p/minit

Free until 12th August

 

[mikeitstop]

View attachment 244

A Plague Tale: Innocence

Rock Paper Shotgun - “Cinematic delights every step of the way”
IGN - “A Plague Tale’s story is immediately compelling”
Telegraph - “Gripping, heartbreaking”

Follow the grim tale of young Amicia and her little brother Hugo, in a heartrending journey through the darkest hours of history. Hunted by Inquisition soldiers and surrounded by unstoppable swarms of rats, Amicia and Hugo will come to know and trust each other. As they struggle to survive against overwhelming odds, they will fight to find purpose in this brutal, unforgiving world.

Epic: https://www.epicgames.com/store/en-US/p/a-plague-tale-innocence

Free until 12th August

The video trailer traumatised me!

 

[chrisns]

Rebel Galaxy

Rebel Galaxy is a game of action-packed combat, exploration, discovery, trade, and “negotiation” with the outlandish denizens at the edge of the known universe. You’ll battle pirates, explore anomalies, befriend aliens, scavenge battle wreckage, mine asteroids, and discover artifacts. Choose your path as a roguish do-gooder, crafty space-trader or power-hungry privateer in this swashbuckling space adventure.

Epic: https://www.epicgames.com/store/en-US/p/rebel-galaxy

Free until 19th August

 

[mikeitstop]

Anyone given Rebel Galaxy a try? I've installed it (so it is already ahead of 99% of my epic library) and may even try it today.

 

[chrisns]

Void Bastards

Forget everything you know about first-person shooters: Void Bastards asks you to take charge, not just point your gun and fire. Your task is to lead the rag-tag Void Bastards out of the Sargasso Nebula. You make the decisions: where to go, what to do and who to fight. And then you must carry out that strategy in the face of strange and terrible enemies.
On board derelict spaceships you’ll plan your mission, taking note of the ship layout, what hazards and enemies you might encounter and what terminals and other ship systems you can use to your advantage..

Epic: https://www.epicgames.com/store/en-US/p/void-bastards

Free until 26th August

 

[chrisns]

Yooka-Laylee

Yooka-Laylee is an all-new open-world platformer from genre veterans Playtonic! Explore huge, beautiful worlds, meet an unforgettable cast of characters and horde a vault-load of collectibles as buddy-duo Yooka and Laylee embark on an epic adventure!

Epic: https://www.epicgames.com/store/en-US/p/yooka-laylee

Free until 26th August

 

[chrisns]

Yoku's Island Express

Yoku has arrived on Mokumana and he’s ready for the easy life, soaking up the sun and delivering parcels on a tropical paradise!
However, an ancient Island deity is trapped in a restless sleep - and it’s all down to Yoku to traverse the island using a unique blend of pinball mechanics, platforming and open world exploration, in an amazing adventure to help those in need!
Flip and bump our pint-sized protagonist around the stunning hand-painted island on your quest to rebuild the post-office, and wake an old god from its deep slumber.

Epic: https://www.epicgames.com/store/en-US/p/yokus-island-express

Free until 9th September

 

[chrisns]

Surviving Mars

Colonize Mars and discover her secrets, with minimal casualties.
Welcome Home! The time has come to stake your claim on the Red Planet and build the first functioning human colonies on Mars! All you need are supplies, oxygen, decades of training, experience with sandstorms, and a can-do attitude to discover the purpose of those weird black cubes that appeared out of nowhere. With a bit of sprucing up, this place is going to be awesome!

Surviving Mars is a sci-fi city builder all about colonizing Mars and surviving the process. Choose a space agency for resources and financial support before determining a location for your colony. Build domes and infrastructure, research new possibilities and utilize drones to unlock more elaborate ways to shape and expand your settlement. Cultivate your own food, mine minerals or just relax by the bar after a hard day’s work. Most important of all, though, is keeping your colonists alive. Not an easy task on a strange new planet.

There will be challenges to overcome. Execute your strategy and improve your colony’s chances of survival while unlocking the mysteries of this alien world. Are you ready? Mars is waiting for you.

Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/464920/Surviving_Mars/

Free until 6pm 8th Sep

 

[chrisns]

Far Cry 3

Players step into the shoes of Jason Brody, a man alone at the edge of the world, stranded on a mysterious tropical island cut off from civilization. In this savage paradise where lawlessness and violence are the only sure thing, players will dictate when, where and how the events of the game unfold. Players will slash, sneak, detonate and shoot their way across the island in a world that has lost all sense of right and wrong.

Ubisoft Uplay: https://store.ubi.com/uk/far-cry--3/

Free until 11th Sep

 

[chrisns]

Mad Speed Race​

Show your driving skills, eliminate enemies, win races and up your rep. Do you want to become a road king? Then hit the pedal and break through the enemy line. You should be not only the fastest one but also the most precise and brave one. Feel the thrill of speed and deep satisfaction of an extreme drive. Take part in a death race: your main goal is to survive and destroy all your rivals.
• Breathtaking derby car race;
• Customizable armored cars;
• Mighty rivals to compete with;
• Various locations and extreme tracks;
• Chance to become a road king.

Microsoft Store: https://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/p/m...h=1&wa=wsignin1.0&activetab=pivot:overviewtab

Free until mid-October

 

[chrisns]

Nioh: The Complete Edition​

Ready to die? Experience the newest brutal action game from Team NINJA and Koei Tecmo Games. In the age of samurai, a lone traveler lands on the shores of Japan. He must fight his way through the vicious warriors and supernatural Yokai that infest the land in order to find that which he seeks.

Product includes:​

Dragon of the North
This expansion opens up the Tohoku region, where the "one-eyed dragon" Date Masamune is secretly gathering spirit stones.
Defiant Honor
Fight your way through the Siege of Osaka's winter campaign as you follow the story of one of Japan's greatest generals from the Warring States period, the brave Sanada Yukimura.
Bloodshed's End
Join the summer campaign of the Siege of Osaka as the Warring States period draws to a close in this, the final chapter of William's tale.

PC Features:​

• Gamepad compatibility
• 4K Ultra-HD support*
• Cross-play with Steam players

*Requires a monitor/PC components that support these modes.
Exclusive Bonus
An exclusive "Fujin Helmet" you can claim by selecting "Boons" from a shrine.

Epic: https://www.epicgames.com/store/en-US/p/nioh-the-complete-edition

Free until 16th September

 

[chrisns]

Sheltered
A deep and emotional survival management game. You take on the role of protecting four family members who, after a global apocalypse, have found their way to a deserted shelter.

Panting, scared, the shelter airlock smashes down behind you. You wish you did not have to go outside, but you do. It would be easier to give up. But you don’t. The hardship, the hunger, the thirst. The fear. You keep reminding yourself why you stay alive. Why you do this. Then you hear it. “Daddy you’re back.” You wife’s face lights up and you open a bag full of medical supplies. You need not tell her how you got them. You simply enjoy your small victory in this, the harshest of times.
Sheltered is a post-apocalyptic disaster management game that gives a whole new meaning to the term “nuclear family”. Given a head-start over the billions lost in a nuclear holocaust, you must gather as many supplies as possible en route to the concrete underground shelter that will soon become your family home for the foreseeable dreary future.

Epic: https://www.epicgames.com/store/en-US/p/sheltered

Free until 16th September

 

[mikeitstop]

Far Cry 3

Players step into the shoes of Jason Brody, a man alone at the edge of the world, stranded on a mysterious tropical island cut off from civilization. In this savage paradise where lawlessness and violence are the only sure thing, players will dictate when, where and how the events of the game unfold. Players will slash, sneak, detonate and shoot their way across the island in a world that has lost all sense of right and wrong.

Mad Speed Race​

Show your driving skills, eliminate enemies, win races and up your rep. Do you want to become a road king? Then hit the pedal and break through the enemy line. You should be not only the fastest one but also the most precise and brave one. Feel the thrill of speed and deep satisfaction of an extreme drive. Take part in a death race: your main goal is to survive and destroy all your rivals.
• Breathtaking derby car race;
• Customizable armored cars;
• Mighty rivals to compete with;
• Various locations and extreme tracks;
• Chance to become a road king.

Thank you santa

 

[chrisns]

Speed Brawl

A 2D combat-racer about moving fast and hitting hard! Maintain your momentum, build combos, and unleash powerful moves. Find your own fighting style, and assemble the best team of brawlers ever seen. Then do it all again faster. Faster. FASTER!

Epic: https://www.epicgames.com/store/en-US/p/speed-brawl

Free until 23rd September

 

[chrisns]

Tharsis

A mysterious signal originating from the Tharsis region of Mars set us on a frantic mission. Who sent it? And why? Impossible questions, but in them lie the key to humanity’s survival.

Now, millions of miles away from home, a micrometeoroid storm has left us with a severely damaged ship, two deceased crew, and the sneaking suspicion this trip was doomed from the start.

Tharsis is a turn-based space strategy game. With dice. And cannibalism. It puts you in control of humanity’s first mission to Mars, just as it’s struck by a micrometeoroid storm. You must guide your crew through disasters, food shortages, and the unforgiving nature of space — all while maintaining your sanity amidst cryptic signals and warnings from Mars.

Defy the odds, make the difficult decisions, and embark on the most important mission in human history.

Epic: https://www.epicgames.com/store/en-US/p/tharsis

Free until 23rd September

 

[chrisns]

The Escapists

Scheme. Sneak. Succeed.
You’ve landed yourself in prison again, and your only chance is to engineer an escape by any means necessary. How you do it is up to you! Why not cause a prison riot? Or dig a tunnel right under the walls of the prison? Or even steal a guard uniform to blend in with your captors?
The Escapists is a unique prison sandbox experience with lots of items to craft and combine in your daring quest for freedom. Life in prison will keep you on your toes with the strict rules that you’ll have to break. The guards are out to stop any escape attempts, so you’ll have to avoid suspicious behaviour by attending roll calls, working a prison job and hiding your stolen craftables.
Escaping is what you do best, and you’ll have to prove your skills in a variety of challenging prisons from across the world.
Become an Escapist now!

Epic: https://www.epicgames.com/store/en-US/p/the-escapists

Free until 30th September

 

[chrisns]

Europa Universalis IV

Fulfill Your Quest For Global Domination
Paradox Development Studio is back with the fourth installment of the award-winning Europa Universalis series. The empire building game Europa Universalis IV gives you control of a nation to guide through the years in order to create a dominant global empire. Rule your nation through the centuries, with unparalleled freedom, depth and historical accuracy. True exploration, trade, warfare and diplomacy will be brought to life in this epic title rife with rich strategic and tactical depth.

Epic: https://www.epicgames.com/store/en-US/p/europa-universalis-iv

Free until 7th October

 

[chrisns]

PC Building Simulator

THE ULTIMATE PC BUILDING SIMULATION HAS ARRIVED

Build your very own PC empire, from simple diagnosis and repairs to bespoke, boutique creations that would be the envy of any enthusiast. With an ever-expanding marketplace full of real-world components you can finally stop dreaming of that ultimate PC and get out there, build it and see how it benchmarks in 3DMark!

Epic: https://www.epicgames.com/store/en-US/p/pc-building-simulator

Free until 14th October

 

[CosmicCruncher]

View attachment 370
PC Building Simulator

THE ULTIMATE PC BUILDING SIMULATION HAS ARRIVED

Build your very own PC empire, from simple diagnosis and repairs to bespoke, boutique creations that would be the envy of any enthusiast. With an ever-expanding marketplace full of real-world components you can finally stop dreaming of that ultimate PC and get out there, build it and see how it benchmarks in 3DMark!

Epic: https://www.epicgames.com/store/en-US/p/pc-building-simulator

Free until 14th October

Not sure what I feel about this one

Might be fun for a quick look.

 

[chrisns]

Not sure what I feel about this one

Might be fun for a quick look.

Yeah, thought the same, though it felt a bit "meta" to simulate building a PC on a PC. Wonder if the simulated PC can play the PC Building Simulator? (or even Doom!)