“What a week for FREE games”: The Epic Games Store Is Giving Away a Survival Horror Title That Is Well Worth Checking Out If You Haven’t Already

Epic Games Store is giving away two great games away for free this week, and these are going to appeal to different kinds of players.

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  • The Callisto Protocol and Gigantic: Rampage Edition are free this week.
  • You can pick up these games and keep them in your library.
  • Both games are vastly different from one another, yet quite enjoyable.
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Epic Games Store is famous for giving out free games every week. This time around, the two free games are Callisto Protocol and Gigantic: Rampage Edition.

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Even though both games are vastly different from each other when it comes to playstyle, both are great choices for those wanting a unique experience in their respective genres.

Epic Games Store Keeps the Free Collection Fresh

In-game image from Gigantic: Rampage Edition.
These games will appeal to different kinds of gamers. Image Credit: Abstraction Games.

Ever since its early days in 2018, Epic has been known for giving away free games every week. These have been games belonging to different genres, catering to a diverse audience worldwide.

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This week, the store is letting players pick (and keep) The Callisto Protocol and Gigantic: Rampage Edition for free. Both are great additions to your library, and you can claim them in less than a few steps.

To add these games to your collection, simply visit the store, scroll down until you see the free games, click on them, and add them to your library. And now, you can access/download these games anytime you want.

Are These Games Worth Your Time?

Character in The Callisto Protocol looking at aliens.
This one’s great for those wanting a survival-horror experience. Image Credit: Striking Distance Studios.

Given how busy our lives can get, and the plethora of games already plaguing our “to-play” list, you may be wondering if these titles are worth trying. The two games are quite different from one another, and based on your preferences, you might even try out both of them.

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The Callisto Protocol is a visually gripping horror survival game set in the year 2320. Players journey through Callisto (Jupiter’s moon), playing the role of Jacob Lee. He must survive and fight against monstrous aliens called “Biophages” that have overrun a prison.

In our review of the game, we explored how the journey would often make use of a “thick, tense atmosphere, inducing an unshakable paranoia” throughout its gameplay.

On the other hand, Gigantic: Rampage Edition is a premium version of the third-person action MOBA that was originally released in 2017. The game blends hero-based mechanics and objectives that you may be familiar with if you’re a fan of DotA 2 or League of Legends.

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The game’s distinct art style and fast-paced gameplay make it something you can pick up without thinking much, especially if you have a reliable squad to play with.

What are your thoughts on the free games this week? Is there one you’ve been looking forward to playing? Let us know in the comments below.

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Written by Tanay Sharma

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Tanay wears more hats than Red Dead Redemption 2 characters. He's a musician, writer, voice-over artist and adores interactive media. His favourite games are the ones with memorable stories and characters. He's pursuing a master's degree in Behavioural Sciences. No, he won't read your mind.