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Epic and Amazon Offer Free Games This Week

By Tech Desk · 2026-09-16 · 2 min read
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Two major platforms are distributing new free titles this week, offering a mix of arcade shooters, platformers, and sci-fi adventures for PC and mobile users.

This week brings a fresh batch of complimentary titles for PC gamers and mobile users. Epic Games is distributing two distinct action titles, while Amazon Prime Gaming is offering a selection of four games to its subscribers. These offers provide immediate access to new content without any additional cost to the player.

According to reporting by GN technics/gaming (en-US), the current lineup includes a 2D platformer roguelite and an arcade shooter from Epic, alongside a sci-fi adventure available on Android and iOS. Amazon is simultaneously providing access to several established titles, creating a varied selection for different gaming preferences.

Epic Games Offers Two Action Titles

The first title from Epic is Astral Ascent, a 2D platformer roguelite set in a modern fantasy setting. Players can select from four different heroes to explore a prison-like environment guarded by twelve powerful bosses. The game emphasizes character customization through various spells, abilities, and builds, allowing for different playstyles in each run.

The second offering is Luftrausers, an arcade shooter where players control customizable fighter planes. The gameplay involves battling enemy aircraft, ships, and other threats in fast-paced combat. Players can modify their aircraft with different weapons, bodies, and engines to suit their preferred combat approach.

Amazon Prime Gaming Adds Four Titles

Amazon Prime Gaming is offering four free titles to its members this week. The selection includes Drop Duchy, a strategy game, as well as the classic DOOM and DOOM II. The fourth title is Botany Manor, a first-person puzzle game. These games are available to claim through the Prime Gaming service, adding to the variety of options for subscribers.

In addition to the PC and Amazon offers, a sci-fi adventure game called Alone With You is available for Android and iOS devices. In this game, players take on the role of the last survivor of a doomed space colony. They explore the abandoned environment alongside AI companions while attempting to find a way to escape the situation.

Deadlines and Platform Availability Details

All the mentioned free games, including Astral Ascent, Luftrausers, and Alone With You, are available for claim until September 17, 2026. This deadline applies across the respective platforms where the titles are distributed. Players should note that availability may vary by region and platform, with some titles specifically restricted to mobile devices or requiring a Prime Gaming subscription.

The trade-off for accessing these games is typically the requirement to create an account on the respective storefronts and accept their terms of service. While the games themselves are free, users must be mindful of the specific platform requirements, as some titles are exclusive to mobile devices or require a subscription to Amazon Prime Gaming. The deadline ensures that these offers are temporary and time-sensitive.

Based on reporting by IGN India, compiled by the Tradingbird desk.

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