Summary

Epic Gamesannounced the next couple of games that users will be able to acquire without spending a cent and they should appeal to two very different kinds of players. While it may not have the active user base that Steam boasts, there’s no denying that with its timed PC exclusives and the copious amount of free games it’s handed out over the years, the reputation of the Epic Games Store has improved. With the reveal of the next two games,fans of classic arcades and mystifying horror will certainly want to check them out.

Per theEpic Games Storeitself,the two free games up for grabs between July 18 and 25 areArcade ParadiseandMaid of Sker. Both offer wildly different experiences: The former tasks players with turning their family’s modest laundromat into a bustling arcade, going against their father’s wishes to follow their dreams while the latter is a horror adventure involving the sinister group known as The Quiet Ones. Those who do want to add the titles to their library will need to do so before the week is up or else they’ll miss out on the opportunity.

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What Can Players Expect From Arcade Paradise And Maid Of Sker?

As noted above,Arcade Paradiseis a management title that also plays out like a life-simulator.Players must use whatever cash they make while working at the laundromat to invest in arcade machines, transforming their business model and embracinga culture that’s become synonymous with the 1990s. A variety ofunique arcade games can be unlockedand purchased and while the actual minute-to-minute gameplay can become monotonous, the message of grinding one’s way to success is certainly evidenced within the mechanics.

As forMaid of Sker, the survival horror game is inspired by Welsh mythology and literatureas players must do their best to overcome a cult of monsters.The game makes smart use of 3D sound-based AIto program its enemies, meaning foes are always listening and responding whenever they detect a disturbance. Players will at least be equipped with a unique artifact that emits noises to distract the monsters, but even then,nowhere is truly safe from The Quiet Ones.

ThoseEpic Gamessupporters wanting to capitalize on the latest giveaway may not be able to experience the joys of running an arcade or the terror of fleeing Welsh monsters,but there’s still plenty of fun to be found inFloppy Knights. An adorable tactics-card game where players use floppy discs to summon various creatures and dish out damage. The game has earned extremely high praise from fans and critics alike, especially for its inventive combat and fantastic difficulty curve.