Epic GamesStore users can now grab a free game on mobile every week, starting with two indie sidescrollers. As the PC launcher famously offers plentiful free games, this initiative of regularfree games on the Epic Games mobile storesignals an expansion of the company’s storefront strategy. Those who already take advantage of the store’s rotating selection of free games will have even more to pick from.
The weekly program on the Epic Games mobile storekicks off withSuper Meat Boy ForeverandEastern Exorcist,both available until March 27, per anEpic Gamesblog post. The post mentions that Eastern Exorcist “may not be available in all regions,” although there is no clarification on which regions apply. Also, remember that the iOS Epic Games Store app is only available in the European Union, meaning these deals are only for those users and Android users worldwide.
Epic Games Is Intensifying Its Mobile Strategy
The Company Is Hitting The Ground Running With Its New Apps
It’s not been long since Epic Games launched its mobile game store in September 2024, bringing its popular gamesFortnite,Fall Guys, andRocket League Sideswipeto mobile players.The recent addition of over 20 games from third-party developers sees the app only continuing to grow, with the platform taking advantage of the popularity of mobile and handheld gaming. With new free games coming along to incentivize players to use the platform more, it’s clear that Epic Games is attempting a big splash in the mobile market in little time.
Epic Games Store Is More Popular Than Ever Before, As Over 295 Million PC Players Have Used The Platform In The Past Year
Epic Games Store had a successful year in 2024. Based on their recently released Year In Review, the company saw dramatic growth in users.
And the start of the free games program on mobile is starting off strong. As a solid indie action platformer,Super Meat Boy Foreveris perfect for playing on the goand pushing yourself to get further each time.Eastern Exorciston the other hand, is a lot more whimsical and intense, as a 2D side-scrolling action RPG set in a brutal world where players must fight to survive.
Our Take: Epic Games Store Continues To Showcase Smaller Gems
Free Deals Can Elevate Indie Games
From our observation,Epic Games regularly promotes smaller gamesthat players might miss otherwise. For example, the PC storefront’smost recent free game,Them’s Fightin' Herds, is a charming 2D fighting game that reached an unfortunate end in development. Rather than letting it fully die in obscurity, the brief chance to pick it up for free gave the game another chance for players to experience it.
Epic’s previous free offerings have had broad appeal, like theStardew ValleyandAnimal Crossing-inspiredGarden Storygiving cozy game fans something to get lost in last month. With a new free game every few weeks that often falls into a different genre,players can always find something in a genre that they love or something undiscovered.And with this mentality expanding on Epic’s mobile front, we think it’s worth considering checking in withEpic Gamesregularly on both PC and smart devices for the chance of nabbing some indie gems.
