Epic's Weekly Freebies: Visual Novel Thrills, System Shock 2, and Bridge Building

Hey everyone, it's Thursday again, and you know what that means—Epic has dropped a fresh batch of free games for us to grab. This week we're getting a tense visual novel thriller, a remaster of one of the most influential immersive sims ever made, and a mobile bridge-building sim that'll test your physics intuition (or lack thereof). I've been keeping an eye on these giveaways all year, and 2026 is shaping up to be another great one for freebies. Let's dive in.

First up, the visual novel thriller mystery. The premise alone hooked me: you're at an audition for a survival show, and things go horribly wrong. You end up trapped with a bunch of other potential contestants, and your only goal is to stay alive until rescue arrives. But here's the twist—you have no idea who you can trust. Someone among you might be a killer, and you'll need to watch your back every second. I love a good whodunit with paranoia baked in, and this one seems to nail that claustrophobic, everyone-is-a-suspect vibe. If you're into games like Danganronpa or Zero Escape, this should be right up your alley. It's a nice change of pace from all the shooters and RPGs we usually see on freebie weeks.

Next, we've got System Shock 2, and honestly, this is the headliner for me. It's a remaster of the classic first-person RPG that basically helped define the immersive sim genre. You return to the Von Braun space station—or visit for the first time if you missed the original—and your job is to stop an immortal killing machine. Sounds simple, right? It's not. The game is full of horror, tension, and tough choices. I remember playing the original back in the day and being genuinely terrified of the mutants and the creepy atmosphere. The remaster should bring updated visuals and quality-of-life improvements while keeping that core experience intact. If you've never played it, you're in for a treat. Just be prepared to die a lot and love every minute of it.

For mobile players, there's Bridge Constructor Studio. The pitch is simple: can you build a bridge? Sure, anyone can. But can you build one that actually lets vehicles cross without collapsing into a pile of rubble? That's the real challenge. This game lets you flex your understanding of physics—or showcase your complete lack of it—all from your fingertips. I've spent way too many hours in bridge-building games, and I can tell you that the satisfaction of seeing your creation hold up under weight is unmatched. It's a great pick for quick sessions on your phone. Just a heads-up: you'll need to download the Epic Games app on iOS (EU and Brazil only) or Android to grab it. And don't forget to use the code OUTOFGAMES at checkout if you're picking up anything else.

Here's a quick rundown of this week's freebies:

I'm curious what you all think of this lineup. Are you more excited for the paranoia-filled visual novel, the return to the Von Braun, or the bridge-building madness? And what other titles would you like to see Epic give away for free? Let me know in the comments. See you next week with TerraScape and Out of Sight!