Epic’s New Free PC Games Are Now Live, and They Include an All-time Classic
Epic Games Store is providing two free PC games this week. The standout offering is System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster, a landmark immersive simulation game from 1999 developed by Irrational Games. System Shock 2 is considered one of the most influential games ever made, laying groundwork that the studio would later expand with the acclaimed BioShock franchise in 2007.
The game blends first-person shooter, survival horror, and RPG mechanics as players navigate through a spaceship overrun by monsters and robotic enemies. The anniversary remaster enhances the classic experience with cross-play cooperative multiplayer, modernized visuals, and modding support, making it accessible to both longtime fans and new players.
The second free title is Buried Stars, a visual novel mystery game featuring a locked-room murder mystery scenario set in unusual circumstances—the “locked room” being an actual pile of rubble rather than a traditional enclosed space. While details are limited in the available information, the game appears to offer an intriguing narrative experience.
Both games are available for a limited time through the Epic Games Store at no cost, continuing the platform’s strategy of offering high-profile and interesting indie titles free to players.