Epic Games Store: Free Roguelite and Tactical RPG This Week
PC gamers are in for another stellar week of complimentary titles as the Epic Games Store continues its popular weekly giveaway tradition. This week, players can delve into the strategic depths of a critically-acclaimed roguelite and a humor-filled tactical RPG, all without spending a single cent. From now until next Thursday at 11 AM ET, you can permanently add *Ring of Pain* and *The Dungeon of Naheulbeuk: The Amulet of Chaos* to your digital library.
The weekly promotion is a cornerstone of the Epic Games Store platform, offering PC players a consistent and valuable way to build an impressive collection of games, from blockbuster hits to indie darlings. All that is required is a free Epic Games account and two-factor authentication enabled on your profile.
Descend Into Madness with Ring of Pain
First up is *Ring of Pain*, a mesmerizing and challenging title that blends elements from card games, roguelites, and dungeon crawlers into a uniquely compelling package. Developed by Simon Boxer and Twice Different, the game immediately grabs your attention with its striking, minimalist art style and oppressive atmosphere.
You awaken in a strange, dark world, surrounded by a ring of cards representing monstrous creatures, valuable loot, and crucial pathways. The core gameplay loop is deceptively simple: you can only interact with the cards directly in front of you. Do you take on the monster to your left, or do you grab the potion to your right? Every choice matters, as each action moves you one step around the ring, bringing new threats and opportunities into focus.
This is not a game of simple hack-and-slash. It’s a cerebral experience where you must carefully weigh risk and reward. Managing your health, stealth, attack, and defense stats is paramount as you navigate increasingly difficult "rings" of the dungeon. The game is packed with a huge variety of items, gear sets, and special encounters that ensure no two runs are ever the same, a hallmark of the best titles in the roguelite genre.
Key Features of *Ring of Pain*:- Strategic Depth: A turn-based system where positioning and careful planning are more important than quick reflexes.
- Massive Replayability: With hundreds of items to unlock and numerous dungeon paths to explore, the game constantly presents new challenges.
- Unique Art Direction: A haunting and minimalist visual style that perfectly complements the game's tense and mysterious atmosphere.
- Challenging Gameplay: The game is known for its difficulty, offering a rewarding experience for players who enjoy mastering complex systems.
Assemble Your Party in The Dungeon of Naheulbeuk
Complementing the dark and solitary experience of *Ring of Pain* is *The Dungeon of Naheulbeuk: The Amulet of Chaos*, a vibrant, hilarious, and deeply strategic tactical RPG. Based on a popular French audio series, the game lovingly parodies classic tabletop RPG tropes while delivering a genuinely robust and satisfying combat experience.
You will lead a band of unlikely—and frankly, incompetent—heroes on an epic quest through a massive, monster-filled dungeon. The party includes familiar archetypes like the boastful Ranger, the clumsy Ogre, the greedy Dwarf, and the socially awkward Elf. Their constant bickering and clashing personalities provide a steady stream of comedy that sets the game apart.
Beneath the humor lies a challenging turn-based combat system reminiscent of modern classics like *XCOM*. You'll need to master concepts like cover, flanking, overwatch, and character-specific abilities to overcome the dungeon’s dangerous inhabitants. Each hero has an extensive skill tree, allowing for deep customization of your party's strategic approach. The game’s colorful, cartoonish art style is a visual treat, bringing the world and its zany characters to life with incredible detail.
Key Features of *The Dungeon of Naheulbeuk*:- Classic Tactical Combat: Engage in challenging and rewarding turn-based battles that require careful thought and strategy.
- A Lovable Cast of Misfits: Control seven classic RPG characters whose hilarious interactions drive the narrative forward.
- Deep Character Progression: Customize each hero with a wide array of skills and equipment to suit your preferred playstyle.
- An Epic Adventure: Explore a colossal and surprising dungeon, from the icy cellars to the luxurious apartments of the evil lord Zangdar.
How to Claim Your Free PC Games
Adding these two fantastic titles to your Epic Games library is a simple and straightforward process. If you haven't done it before, follow these steps:
- Navigate to the Epic Games Store website or open the desktop launcher.
- Log in to your Epic Games account. If you don’t have one, creating an account is free.
- You must enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) on your account, which is a required security step.
- On the storefront's main page, scroll down to the "Free Games" section.
- Select *Ring of Pain* and click the "Get" button. You will be taken to its store page.
- Click "Get" again, and then "Place Order." The price will be listed as $0.00.
- Repeat the process for *The Dungeon of Naheulbeuk: The Amulet of Chaos*.
- Both games will now be permanently available in your "Library" tab, ready to be downloaded and played whenever you choose.
These games are available for free until Thursday at 11:00 AM ET, at which point a new free title (or titles) will take their place.
What’s Coming Up Next?
Looking ahead, Epic is already teasing its next free offering. As is common during major sales events, next week's free game is currently listed as a "Mystery Game," with a countdown timer hinting at a major reveal. This usually signifies a popular, high-profile title, so be sure to check back next week to see what surprise Epic has in store.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Do I need a subscription to get the free games?No, you do not need any subscription. The weekly free games are available to anyone with a free Epic Games Store account.
Do I keep the games forever?Yes. Once you "purchase" the games for free during the promotional week, they are added to your personal library permanently. You can download and play them at any time in the future, as long as you have access to your account.
When do new free games become available?The Epic Games Store updates its free game selection every Thursday at 8:00 AM PT / 11:00 AM ET.