Two More Fantastic Games Are Free On PC This Week

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Amid all the controversy surrounding the Epic Games Store, the digital game store has so much to offer. Alan Wake, Hyper Light Drifter, Overcooked, and The Witness, and the best part is that you're going to keep forever, no subscription required. This week's offering of deals is no exception: For the next seven days, you can claim Celeste and Inside, two platformers with drastically different aesthetics but equally memorable stories. All you need is free Epic account to snag the two titles.

First up is CelestialA gorgeous platformer on a mountain climbing and conquering one's inner demons. Madeline, who has traveled to Celeste Mountain in the middle of winter, determined to reach its summit. As she climbs the mountain, she encounters a colorful cast of herbs, or a hinder. Celeste is an extremely difficult platformer, but it can also be used to reduce the difficulty, even if it's just to get one's frustrating hurdle. Easily one of the best games of 2018, Celeste is a true gem worth experiencing.

A few weeks ago, Epic released Playdead's Limbo as a freebie, and now you can play the studio's follow-up puzzle-platformer, Inside. Similar to Limbo, Inside the dark, monochromatic environment full of dangerous traps and monsters. The protagonist is an unnamed boy, who must navigate this hazardous environment without dying (spoiler: you'll die a lot) and eventually stumbles upon a bizarre scientific experiment. In addition to normal platforming elements, Inside also introduces a mechanic that lets the boy control bodies to help him solve puzzles. Just as in Limbo, there's no dialogue and the ending is a bit open-ended, but it will not be forgotten.

Both Celeste and Inside will be free to claim until September 5, when they'll be replaced by the next round of freebies, The End Is Nigh and Abzu.

This week's free games at Epic