Epic Games Store is handing out two free PC titles this week, both polished roguelikes that have already earned solid player approval on Steam. The offer runs through Thursday, August 6 at 11 a.m. EDT, continuing the store’s long-running habit of rotating free games as a way to keep its library in front of users.
Sol Cesto left early access in April 2026 after a relatively short development cycle that began the previous May. The game places players in a world that has lost its sun and sends them deeper into a grid-based dungeon in search of it. Each floor is a compact 4×4 layout where rooms can hold enemies, healing items, or other surprises, forcing a constant mix of risk assessment and reaction. The visual style blends clean modern presentation with classic roguelike structure, and the systems feel familiar yet distinct enough that some critics flagged it as a quiet contender among 2026’s stronger releases. Steam users have been largely positive, with more than 2,100 reviews currently sitting in the Very Positive range.
The second free title is OTXO, a top-down shooter that leans hard into brutality. Players control an amnesiac moving through a mansion packed with secrets while searching for a lost partner. The game is almost entirely black and white except for the bright red blood that marks every successful shot. A large arsenal of weapons, more than a hundred abilities, and a slow-motion mechanic give the combat a deliberate, high-stakes feel. Like Sol Cesto, OTXO has collected a Very Positive Steam rating from over 1,800 reviews.
Weekly free drops on the Epic Games Store have become predictable enough that many players treat them as routine rather than events. The strategy works: the store gains installs and wishlist data while players walk away with complete, well-reviewed games instead of demos or limited trials. Both of these titles already had modest but enthusiastic audiences before the promotion, so the free window mainly expands their reach rather than rescuing obscure projects. Whether either sticks around after the claim period ends will depend on how well their core loops hold up once the novelty of “free” wears off.
Claiming the games requires only an Epic account and a few clicks inside the store client. After August 6 the titles return to their normal prices, so the window is short. For anyone already comfortable with the Epic launcher, the pair offers a low-friction way to sample two different takes on the roguelike formula without spending anything upfront.
