Epic Games Store’s new free PC games revealed, including a creepy visual novel and a great coop game
The Epic Games Store is offering two free PC games this week to its users. The first title, Beacon Pines, is a visual novel that combines charming animal character designs with creepy and emotionally resonant storytelling. Set within a storybook format akin to the Moss games, Beacon Pines uniquely allows players to control both a reader and a character embedded in the narrative. As players investigate mysterious occurrences in the titular town, they collect charms that enable them to rewrite the story at crucial turning points, potentially creating multiple narrative paths and endings. The game has earned significant community appreciation, garnering over 2,500 “Overwhelmingly Positive” reviews on Steam, indicating strong reception for its story-rich experience.
The second offering, We Were Here Together, is described as an excellent cooperative puzzle game. Both titles are available free for a limited time to Epic Games Store users, continuing the platform’s strategy of providing free games to attract and retain its player base.