If the rainy season makes you feel at home, and you thrive on the sardonic yet powerful vibes of low-level detectives, this week is for you.
The weekly game gifts in the Epic Games Store have prepared a lovely noir combination, available to claim from now until 16:00 on February 19.
In the spirit of avoiding clichés, none of this is set in the mid-century, instead for 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 that no one has been arrested for abducting Blade Runner. For that, thank goodness, as the official adaptation of the Blade Runner game has been canceled.
No One Wants to Die puts you in the shoes of a detective chasing a serial killer in the city of the undead. Critical Hit brings this world to life with beautiful visuals and a unique blend of futuristic and retro aesthetics without feeling fancy.
This first-person noir adventure takes about 6-8 hours to complete, and is one of the most underrated games released in 2024.
Dark Side Detective: Fumble in the Dark
Keeping with the theme of undisguised twists, Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark takes you back to the town of Twin Lakes, population 75666, and has no connection whatsoever to Twin Peaks, population 51201.
10 Best Games for Twin Peaks Fans
From the light-hearted Darkside Detective to the psychological horror vibes of Silent Hill 2, here are the 10 best games for Twin Peaks fans.
This pixel art delight captures the chaotic supernatural vibes of the third season of Twin Peaks, released the same year as the game’s prequel, but also has a healthy dose of The Twilight Zone.
As part of the Darkside Division, you get to investigate unique natural events with a professional blend of humor and darkness. Darkside Detective is a great example of why small game design works best when done right.
All Free Games in Epic 2026
Epic Games Store giveaways are the best this year. Here’s a list of all the games featured so far:
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Total War: Three Kingdoms (January 1st–January 8)
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Wildgate (January 1-January 8)
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Bloons TD 6 (January 8-January 15)
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Styx: Master of Shadows (January 15th-January 22nd)
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Styx: Shards of Darkness (January 15th–January 22nd)
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Rustler (Grand Theft Horse) (January 22nd–January 29th)
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Absolutely No Fried Chicken (January 29th–February 5th)
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Botany Mayor (February 5th-February 12th)
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Poison Retro Set (February 5th-February 12th)
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Nobody Wants to Die (February 12th-February 19th)
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Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark (February 12th-February 19th)
To search for a free game from the Epic Games Store, open the launcher or website, create an account, and scroll down to the “Free Games” section.
Weekly free games will have a “FREE NOW” tag on their icon. Click to access the game store page, then click the “Get” button, confirm your order, and voilà, that game is now yours to play until the Epic Games Store or the Earth explodes.
Obsidian Moon Preview: Become a Detective and Find the Truth
What kind of detective will you be?
- Released
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July 17, 2024
- The ESRB
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Mature 17+ / Blood, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Use of Alcohol and Tobacco, Violence
- Engineer(s).
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Critical Hit Games
- Publisher
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Plaion
