Deal | Epic Games Store surprises with unexpected second mystery free game

The second mystery free game of the holiday 2025 giveaway event is now live, and it's not what the leaked list claimed. This freebie isn't even what the recent user predictions have hinted at. Instead, the current $0 deal on Epic Games Store happens to be Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel.

It's a roguelike game that was released in September 2025. The core gameplay has a similar formula to most horde-survival games. There are runs, and each of them can last anywhere from 10 to 20 minutes. Of course, the goal of each run isn't just to defeat the enemies.

In addition, players need to complete objectives, such as collecting items. There are different classes in the game, and each of them comes with a unique set of skills and weapons. For example, Berserker is melee-focused, while Seeress has ranged magic abilities.

Players praise the snappy controls, which complement the fast-paced nature of the game. The boss fights and escalating difficulty make progression feel rewarding, and as many note, there's a solid variety of enemies. However, not every aspect of this currently free game is on point.

For instance, the overall content can feel slim as there are no co-op or alternative modes to switch between. The melee-unfriendly boss mechanics are another aspect that players have noted, which makes things unnecessarily challenging for players with the Berserker class.

Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel generally costs $14.99 when there's no discount in place. It comes with full controller support (8BitDo Ultimate 2 wireless curr. $47.59 on Amazon), and on Steam, the current free game has over 2,400 reviews with 85% of them being positive. Epic Games Store will offer it as a freebie for 24 hours only, expiring on December 19, 2025, at UTC 16:00. You can learn more from the video attached below.