Epic Games Store brings another surprise for players today! Starting September 18, you can claim two games with completely different styles for free: “Project Winter” and “Samorost 2”. This combination is really interesting - one is a tense multiplayer survival game, while the other is a therapeutic hand-drawn puzzle adventure.
Project Winter: Trust and Betrayal in Snow Survival
Core Gameplay
“Project Winter” is a multiplayer online survival game developed by Other Ocean Interactive in 2019, but it’s not just an ordinary survival game. The most exciting part is the “social deduction” element - 8 players are randomly assigned roles as survivors or traitors.
Survivor objectives:
- Collect resources to repair rescue facilities
- Work together to combat harsh environments
- Identify and eliminate traitors
Traitor objectives:
- Secretly sabotage survivors’ efforts
- Disguise as innocent teammates
- Prevent rescue missions from succeeding
Actual Gaming Experience
Honestly, the most fun part of this game is the psychological warfare. You never know whether your teammates are genuinely helping or secretly causing trouble. We played with a few friends before, and discovered that the usually most honest person among us was the most ruthless when playing traitor, almost wiping us all out.
The learning curve isn’t too steep, but to play well you need:
- Observation skills: Notice other players’ behavior patterns
- Communication skills: Convince others to trust your judgment
- Acting ability: Perfect disguise when playing as traitor
Originally priced at $9.99 on Steam, currently rated “Mostly Positive,” especially suitable for players who enjoy games like Werewolf.
Samorost 2: Hand-Drawn Fantasy Puzzle Journey
The Charm of Artistic Style
“Samorost 2” comes from Czech studio Amanita Design, known for their unique hand-drawn style. The game tells the story of a space gnome’s fantastic adventure to rescue his kidnapped beloved dog.
Most impressive features:
- Completely hand-drawn artistic style
- Surreal environment design
- Enchanting electronic soundtrack by Tomáš “Floex” Dvořák
- Text-free visual storytelling
Puzzle Design Philosophy
This isn’t the kind of puzzle game that drives you crazy. Amanita Design knows how to balance challenge and fun - puzzles are designed logically yet creatively.
I particularly love the environmental interaction design - you can click on any element in the scene to see what interesting things happen. Sometimes solving puzzles isn’t the goal; simply exploring this fantasy world is enjoyable.
Originally priced at $4.99 on Steam, with over 750 “Very Positive” reviews, completion time is about 2-3 hours, perfect for relaxed gaming.
How to Claim and Important Notes
How to Claim for Free
- Visit Epic Games Store official website
- Log into your Epic account
- Find the free games section on the homepage
- Click “Get” button to claim both games separately
- Games will be permanently added to your account
Important Time Reminders
- Claim deadline: September 18 to September 25, 15:00 UTC
- Next update: September 25 will have new free games
- Suggestion: Claim them now even if you won’t play immediately, they’re free anyway
This Week’s Still Available Games
By the way, reminder that the following games’ free period ends on September 18:
- “The Battle of Polytopia”
- “Ghostrunner 2”
- “Monument Valley 2”
If you haven’t claimed them yet, hurry up and grab them before they’re gone.
Steam Free Games During Same Period
Besides Epic’s deals, Steam also has free games available:
“Puzzle Chambers” - Free until September 19, 12:00 PM
- Released in 2017 puzzle game
- Steam rating “Mostly Positive”
- Suitable for players who enjoy brain teasers
Selection Recommendations
Project Winter is for you if:
- You enjoy multiplayer cooperative games
- You like psychological warfare and social deduction
- You have a regular gaming group
- You want challenging gaming experiences
Samorost 2 is for you if:
- You appreciate games with unique artistic styles
- You want relaxing, therapeutic gaming experiences
- You enjoy puzzles but don’t want them too brain-burning
- You appreciate quality sound design
Conclusion
Epic Games Store’s free game combination this time is really excellent, covering completely different game genres. “Project Winter” lets you and friends experience tense survival challenges, while “Samorost 2” provides a peaceful and beautiful puzzle experience.
With nearly $15 worth of games available for free, this deal is not to be missed. Plus, both games don’t require too much playtime, making them perfect for weekend leisure.
Remember to claim them before September 25, and next week there will be new free games waiting for everyone!
