Epic Games Store Is Giving Away Horror Games For Free

Next week, Epic Games Store will treat its users to a special giveaway: The Callisto Protocol will be available for free starting August 22. While the Epic Games Store frequently features indie games and smaller titles, occasionally, it offers high-profile AAA games, and this is one of those exciting moments.

At present, Epic Games Store users can still grab Death's Gambit: Afterlife and exclusive content for World of Warships. The World of Warships package includes various bonuses valued at $25, such as several free ships, 1,500,000 credits, and more. Meanwhile, Death's Gambit: Afterlife, a well-reviewed 2D action platformer typically priced at $20, is also available. These offers will remain accessible to PC gamers until 10:00am CT on August 22, when they will be replaced by the new freebies.

Starting August 22, Epic Games Store will feature Gigantic: Rampage Edition and The Callisto Protocol. Gigantic: Rampage Edition, a MOBA-style hero-shooter recently revived, is normally priced at $19.99. On the other hand, The Callisto Protocol, a survival-horror game inspired by the Dead Space series and originally costing $59.99, will also be up for grabs. With such significant savings, Epic Games Store users won’t want to miss this opportunity.

Epic Games Store Free Games for August 2024

• Death's Gambit: Afterlife (Available from August 15 - August 22)

• World of Warships Starter Pack: Albany (Available from August 15 - August 22)

    ◎ American Tier II Premium Cruiser Albany and a Port Slot

    ◎ Mission: Complete 15 Battles to choose from:

        ▸Japanese Tier IV destroyer Isokaze

        ▸American Tier IV cruiser Phoenix

        ▸German Tier IV battleship Moltke

        ▸British Tier IV aircraft carrier Hermes

    ◎ 1,500,000 Credits

    ◎ Epic patch

    ◎ 12x "Credits + 40%" expendable economic bonuses

    ◎ 12x "Ship XP +200%" expendable economic bonuses

    ◎ 12x "Commander XP +200%" expendable economic bonuses

    ◎ 12x "Free XP +600%" expendable economic bonuses

    ◎ 10x Juliet Charlie signals

    ◎ 10x Victor Lima signals

    ◎ 10x India X-Ray signals

    ◎ 10x Sierra Mike signals

    ◎ 10x November Foxtrot signals

• Gigantic: Rampage Edition (Available from August 22 - August 29)

• The Callisto Protocol (Available from August 22 - August 29)

Although The Callisto Protocol, developed by Striking Distance Studios and directed by Glen Schofield (known for Dead Space), had a mixed reception upon its release in 2022, it remains one of the year’s priciest free games on the Epic Games Store. The game, despite some initial criticism, has received numerous updates that have enhanced the experience, offering a more polished version for those who claim it next week. Its compelling survival-horror gameplay and striking visuals make it a valuable addition to any gaming library, especially when offered at no cost.