What are the latest free Epic Games Store games? Every week Epic’s digital storefront features at least one free game, from AAA heavy hitters to hidden indie games. Logging in week after week and adding them to your library is a great way to build a backlog you can return to at quiet points of the year, or if you’re looking for that perfect palate cleanser. Want to know what’s available right now, and what’s coming next week? Carry on reading.
Epic has announced that next title to be featured is their giveaway is 911 Operator – it will be yours to claim for one week only so make sure you log into the Epic Games Store via the official client or a web browser before September 21st to add it to your collection and keep forever. See below for an overview of 911 Operator, as well as this week’s free game – Spelldrifter.
What is the next free Epic Games Store game?
911 Operator: the clue is in the name, really. Developer Jutsu Games attempts to distil the real-life drama of handling emergency call in this intriguing indie simulator:
- Emergency Dispatch: Players must rapidly respond to incoming emergency reports. This involves not only answering calls but also providing appropriate instructions or dispatching police, fire, or paramedic units as needed.
- Realistic Calls: The game includes over 50 recorded dialogues inspired by real emergency calls, offering a mix of serious, dramatic, funny, and sometimes annoying situations.
- Global Play: Players can choose from thousands of cities worldwide in the Free Play mode. The game downloads maps with real streets, addresses, and emergency infrastructure. Alternatively, the Career mode offers unique events in 6 selected cities.
- Team Management: Manage a variety of police, fire department, and paramedic units with different vehicles and equipment, including helicopters, police cars, and more.
- First Aid Instructions: Provide real first aid instructions to callers in need.
- Diverse Reports: Encounter over 140 types of emergency reports, keeping gameplay varied and challenging.
What free Epic Games Store game can I get now?
A creative cocktail of genres from developer Free Range Games, Spelldrifter will satisfy fans of both classic roleplaying games and virtual TCGs.
Gameplay highlights include:
- Hybrid Gameplay: Spelldrifter merges tactical RPG battles with collectible card game mechanics, providing players with a unique gaming experience that combines the best of both genres.
- Strategic Positioning: The game emphasizes puzzle-like positional tactics, requiring players to think strategically about character placement and card usage in turn-based battles.
- Innovative Tick System: “Spelldrifter” introduces the Tick System, a novel approach to card game strategy. Each character action affects the timeline, adding a layer of complexity to decision-making and creating opportunities for strategic advantage.
- Party Building: Players assemble a party of heroes and customize their decks, allowing for diverse playstyles and strategies.
- Exploration: The game’s narrative takes players on an adventure into the world of Starfall as they search for the entrance to the mysterious Labyrinth, promising an engaging storyline to accompany the gameplay.
Spelldrifter originally launched in 2021 on PC, and currently sits on a 7/10 rating on Steam.
Source: Epic Games Store
