Epic Games Store Offers Free Games Until February 26

The Epic Games Store has updated its free games lineup, offering PC users the chance to download two titles without charge, saving them over $30. These games are available for redemption until 2024-02-26.

Return to Ash Overview

One of the free offerings is Return to Ash, an indie visual novel developed by Serenity Forge. Normally priced at $5.99, this narrative-driven game focuses on emotional storytelling and relationship building. Players navigate Ashleigh's journey through the afterlife, with their decisions influencing the story's outcome. The game takes approximately two to four hours to complete.

STALCRAFT: X Starter Edition Details

The second free game is STALCRAFT: X Starter Edition from EXBO, typically priced at $24.99. This sci-fi MMO is set in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone, where players can explore mutants and anomalies either solo or with friends. The Starter Edition includes early-game gear and bonuses, such as seven days of Premium, Military Issued FN SCAR-L, Aurora-B Jumpsuit, and more, making initial gameplay easier.

Both games are available for download on the Epic Games Store until 2024-02-26, with the lineup refreshing at 8am PST / 4pm GMT.

Update: 23 Jun 2026