Deal | Epic Games Store ends mystery game giveaway event with two well-rated free games

Epic Games Store is concluding the mystery game giveaway event for this holiday season, and instead of one, two free games are now available to claim. They didn't turn out exactly as many predicted, but they aren't disappointing.

To be precise, the final free games of the mystery giveaway are Total War: Three Kingdoms and Wildgate. Unlike the recent freebies, these two will be available to claim for a whole week, expiring on January 08, 2025, at UTC 16:00. After that, regular weekly giveaways will start.

Among the two, Total War: Three Kingdoms is a turn-based strategy game with real-time tactical battles. The campaign dynamically simulates the shifting of alliances, rivalries, and betrayals that happened in Eastern Han and Three Kingdoms era battles.

According to players who have played it, the character-driven strategy system of this current Epic Games Store free game is a notable highlight. There's a focus on diplomacy as well, which many liked. However, some long-time Total War fans noted that the battle layer is average, and some mechanics can feel restrictive.

When not on sale, Total War: Three Kingdoms goes for $59.99, and on Steam, it has a "Very Positive" player rating with around 17,000 player reviews.

Moving to the second free game, it's Wildgate, a space-themed PvPvE multiplayer shooter. It blends ship-to-ship combat with on-foot FPS action, and besides fighting, the gameplay involves looting and completing objectives.

This mix of PvPvE extraction and ship-to-ship combat can make runs feel high-stakes. Another notable highlight of this Epic Games Store free game is the co-op roles that it has with a variety of builds. Players also like how things progress with each run, keeping things interesting in the long run.

However, some players noted that there can be occasional balance issues between gadgets, ships, and weapons. Wildgate also demands a deep understanding of the maps and resource economies, which can be overwhelming for some players.

Released in July 2025, Wildgate has received over 3,700 reviews on Steam so far, and 81% of them are positive. When not discounted, it costs $29.99, and there's proper support for controllers (EasySMX X15 curr. $27.99 on Amazon). Check out the videos below to learn more about the final Epic Games Store mystery free games.

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