Deal | Epic Games Store expands mystery free game lineup with an acclaimed hit

Epic Games Store is now offering the fifth mystery free game, and while it's not what some speculated, it happens to be an acclaimed hit. For those wondering, the current game giveaway on the platform is Sorry We're Closed, an indie title from 2024.

Since its release, the current free game has garnered over 1,300 reviews on Steam, and 98% of them are positive, eventually making it gain the "Overwhelmingly Positive" rating. It will remain a freebie until December 22, 2025, expiring at UTC 16:00.

For those interested to learn more, Sorry We're Closed is developed by à la mode games, and it's a single-player survival horror game that blends arcade-style shooting with nostalgic fixed-camera exploration. The overall gameplay is divided into phases, and during the daytime, players get an RPG-like experience. Interactions during this phase can lead to unlocks of side missions.

At night, however, the current Epic Games Store free game offers combat-filled gameplay filled with puzzles and boss fights. The game's atmospheric presentation has received much praise, while the narrative depth is another factor in which Sorry We're Closed excels.

However, the combat mechanics of the title can sometimes feel clunky due to the stationary first-person aiming mechanics. The melee weapons aren't very effective, making it a bit challenging to manage resources in tricky situations.

When not on sale, Sorry We're Closed goes for $24.99, and it comes with proper controller support (EasySMX X15 curr. $28.79 on Amazon). With this freebie, the current Epic Games Store holiday game giveaway lineup stands at over $150 in value, if the discounted prices are not considered. You can learn more about the title from the video below.

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