The Epic Games Store is once again treating PC gamers to a pair of complimentary titles, offering two well-received games at absolutely no cost for a limited time. As part of the platform’s ongoing weekly promotional schedule, users can log into their accounts and add both a chilling horror puzzle adventure and a peaceful medieval city builder to their digital libraries without spending a dime.
The current offering provides a stark contrast in gameplay experiences, catering simultaneously to players looking to dive into the eerie atmosphere of the spooky season and those seeking a relaxing, strategy-focused session of urban planning. Both titles have already established solid reputations among the PC gaming community, boasting overwhelmingly positive reception on competing storefronts like Steam before making their way to the Epic Games Store’s promotional lineup.
Out of Sight
For players looking to embrace the atmosphere of the horror season, Out of Sight offers a uniquely unsettling and perspective-driven experience. Developed as a horror puzzle adventure, the game casts players in the role of Sophie, a young girl desperately attempting to escape from her captors in a harrowing ordeal.
What sets Out of Sight apart from traditional psychological horror or survival titles is its core mechanic centered around the protagonist’s sensory limitations. Sophie is blind, forcing players to navigate their terrifying surroundings through a distinctly different lens. She relies entirely on her trusted teddy bear to perceive the world around her.
When Sophie is holding the teddy bear, the game adopts a traditional first-person perspective, allowing her to understand and navigate her immediate environment. However, to solve the various environmental puzzles blocking her escape, players must frequently set the teddy bear down, separating Sophie from her only means of sight and introducing a tense layer of vulnerability and strategic planning.
This innovative approach to horror perspective and puzzle mechanics has resonated strongly with players since the game’s initial release. It has managed to cultivate a dedicated following, garnering over 800 "Very Positive" reviews from players on Steam. The combination of narrative tension and puzzle-solving makes it a fitting addition to any horror enthusiast’s library during the autumn months.
TerraScape
In stark contrast to the nerve-wracking tension of Out of Sight, the second free offering, TerraScape, invites players to unwind, relax, and exercise their creative architectural skills. Described as a cozy medieval city builder, the title successfully blends strategic empire management with satisfying puzzle-solving elements.
Unlike many traditional strategy and management games that burden the player with relentless time pressure, ticking clocks, and looming disasters, TerraScape deliberately removes the stress. There is no rush, allowing players to take their time as they design and construct their ideal medieval settlements from the ground up.
The game offers a robust sandbox for creativity, featuring more than 40 individual buildings and an additional 15 combination buildings that players can strategically and creatively place across the landscape. Whether constructing sprawling agricultural villages, fortified towns, or bustling trade hubs, the game rewards thoughtful placement and spatial awareness.
While TerraScape can easily be enjoyed as a solitary, relaxing endeavor, it also accommodates different playstyles. The title supports cooperative multiplayer for players who want to build harmonious societies alongside friends. Alternatively, for those who crave a bit of friendly competition, the game includes multiplayer modes where participants compete directly against one another to strategically position buildings and accumulate the highest score.
Much like its counterpart in this week’s giveaway, TerraScape arrives on the Epic Games Store with a proven track record of player satisfaction. The title holds over 900 "Very Positive" user reviews on Steam, cementing its status as a beloved title among fans of peaceful strategy and puzzle games.
PC gamers interested in claiming either Out of Sight or TerraScape can do so by logging directly into the Epic Games Store client or accessing the storefront through a web browser. The promotion is available for a limited window, and both games will remain completely free to claim until 11 a.m. EDT on Thursday, Oct. 15. Once claimed, the titles will remain a permanent part of the user’s digital library.
