Let's be honest: There will always be more games to play than you have time for. No matter how much time you invest in the world of gaming, more games come out daily, and every publisher and developer is hungry for the money in your wallet. Being concerned about your gaming budget is a wise thing to be, with gaming costs rising and 2025 looking as unpredictable as ever. With that in mind, consider the Epic Games Store and its offerings: a free game every week for you to download and keep.
Heard of Fortnite? Then you'll be familiar with the popular game's publisher, Epic Games -- which just so happens to run the Epic Games Store. Epic Games offers free games every week from talented indie developers and major studios. With a gaming PC, you can dive into thrilling action games, immersive role-playing adventures and diverse indie titles without breaking the bank. Plus, you can regularly claim free games and enjoy enticing discounts on popular titles, making your gaming experience even more rewarding.
The Epic Games Store has been giving away free games every week since 2019. No matter your platform, it's wise to take advantage of discounts and deals, particularly if they don't cost you a dime. So, if you haven't signed up yet, create an account to claim a new weekly game.
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What is the new free game on the Epic Games Store this week? (Feb. 20 to 27)
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Garden Story
Not all communities are made equal, but you're here to change that as the newly appointed Guardian of the Grove in this charming retro RPG. With your new power, your goal is clear: Change this island from the inside out.
As the plum-like Guardian, you'll need to combat the Rot that seeks to hurt the island and its inhabitants, inspire the people that live there and rebuild the island into something that resembles a home. No pressure. Thankfully, you won't have to do this alone. You'll have fruity friends to rely on.
Garden Story is available to play for free now via the Epic Games Store.
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