Two free games up for grabs in the Epic Games Store, including a hyped game from 2021
With games such as Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth, Tomb Raider I-III Remastered and Skull and Bones, we can expect a whole series of triple-A titles in February. If you want to save your wallet until then but still want to play new games, you should take a quick look at the Epic Games Store, where two interesting games are currently available for free.
Doki Doki Literature Club Plus
Doki Doki Literature Club Plus which was launched in 2021, is an expanded version of the original game from 2017. It is a visual novel that initially appears to be a harmless dating simulation, but quickly turns into a dark and disturbing story. Players take on the role of a high school student who joins a literary club and builds relationships with its members. With a mixture of psychological horror elements, a gripping narrative and sudden twists, the indie game experienced unexpected hype. The game ratings on Steam speak for themselves: 96 percent with 21,259 reviews.
Warning: Doki Doki Literature Club Plus deals with depression, self-harm and suicide, among other things.
Lost Castle
Lost Castle is a roguelike beat'em'up game set in a dark fantasy world. Players explore randomly generated dungeons, fight hordes of enemies and collect equipment to become stronger. The game offers a variety of characters, weapons and abilities that allow players to develop their own play style. On Steam, the game has quite positive ratings of 88 percent.
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