Deal | Epic Games Store breaks post-Christmas pattern with unexpected free game

The December 26 Epic Games Store mystery free game is now live, and it didn't quite turn out as many were predicting. Looking back, speculations about the post-Christmas giveaway were mainly based on the past pattern, and many thought that it would be a critically acclaimed single-player title.

Well, it turned out to be We Were Here Together, which is a co-op puzzle game, but the fans are not disappointed. After all, it was expected that Epic Games Store would give away a multiplayer title during this special holiday event.

Developed by Total Mayhem Games, We Were Here Together is the third installment in the series, released in 2019. Players get to step into the shoes of Antarctic explorers who need to solve puzzles in order to escape a haunted castle.

Communication gets a major emphasis in this current Epic Games Store free game, and the good part is that it's handled quite well. Players need to talk with each other through walkie-talkies, and this aspect is known to create those satisfying "aha" moments once puzzles are solved through co-operation.

Another strong aspect of We Were Here Together is the Atmospheric Antarctic and castle setting, which is paired well with the in-game sound effects. However, the game is criticized for leaning too heavily on clear communication (SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3X curr. $89.99 on Amazon). Miscommunications can lead to a puzzle taking hours of time, especially when the hints are not figured out.

Moreover, there are no solo or local co-op modes, and this means players might often find themselves pairing with a random buddy. On Steam, We Were Here Together has over 4,700 reviews, and among them, 83% are positive, making it hold a "Very Positive" overall rating.

When not on sale, it costs $12.99, but until December 26, 2025, UTC 16:00, it will be available as a free game on Epic Games Store. Check out the video below to learn more about We Were Here Together.