If the rainy season makes you feel at home, and you thrive in the cynical yet suave vibes of downbeat detectives, this week is dedicated to you.
The weekly game giveaways on the Epic Games Store have prepared a lovely noir combo, available to claim from now until 16:00 on February 19th.
In the spirit of avoiding clichés, neither of these is set in the mid-century, pandering instead to both fans of David Lynch and Philip K. Dick.
Nobody Wants to Die
Welcome to New York City. The year is 2329, there are flying cars, and it’s a miracle nobody got sued for ripping off Blade Runner. For that, we are thankful, since the official Blade Runner game adaptation has been cancelled.
Nobody Wants to Die puts you in the shoes of a detective chasing a serial killer in a city of immortals. Critical Hit brings this world to life with beautiful graphics and a unique blend of futurism and retro aesthetics without feeling tacky.
This first-person noir adventure takes about 6-8 hours to finish, and is one of the most underrated games released in 2024.
The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark
Keeping up with the theme of barely disguised adaptations, The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark takes you back to the town of Twin Lakes, population 75666, and no association whatsoever with Twin Peaks, population 51201.
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This pixel art delight captures the chaotic supernatural vibes of Twin Peaks’ third season, released the same year as the game’s prequel, but also has a healthy infusion of The Twilight Zone.
As part of the Darkside Division, you get to investigate different supernatural occurrences with an expertly balanced mix of humor and darkness. The Darkside Detective is the perfect example of why minimalistic game design works so well when done right.
All Free Games on Epic for 2026
The Epic Games Store giveaways are on a good streak this year. Here is a list of all featured games so far:
- Total War: Three Kingdoms (January 1st–January 8th)
- Wildgate (January 1st–January 8th)
- Bloons TD 6 (January 8th–January 15th)
- Styx: Master of Shadows (January 15th–January 22nd)
- Styx: Shards of Darkness (January 15th–January 22nd)
- Rustler (Grand Theft Horse) (January 22nd–January 29th)
- Definitely Not Fried Chicken (January 29th–February 5th)
- Botany Mayor (February 5th-February 12th)
- Poison Retro Set (February 5th-February 12th)
- Nobody Wants to Die (February 12th-February 19th)
- The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark (February 12th-February 19th)
To claim a free game on the Epic Games Store, open the launcher or the website, create an account, then scroll down to the “Free Games” section.
The weekly free games will feature a “FREE NOW” tag on their thumbnail. Click to access the game’s store page, then hit the “Get” button, confirm your order, and voilà, that game is now yours to play until the Epic Games Store or the Earth implodes.
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Obsidian Moon Preview: Become a Detective and Find the Truth
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Released
July 17, 2024
ESRB
Mature 17+ / Blood, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Use of Alcohol and Tobacco, Violence
Developer(s)
Critical Hit Games
Publisher(s)
Plaion
