Two Well-Rated Games Are Free to Keep on Epic Games Store
The Epic Games Store has swapped its current weekly offerings for two new titles. Both are highly rated and can be claimed permanently before the deadline.
The Epic Games Store has updated its weekly free game promotion, replacing last week's titles with Astral Ascent and Luftrausers. According to GN technics/gaming (en-US), both games are available for PC players to claim immediately. Once added to your library, they remain yours to play indefinitely, with no subscription or ongoing costs attached.
Astral Ascent is a 2D action roguelite developed by Hibernian Workshop. It features fast-paced combat where players choose from four distinct characters to battle twelve powerful bosses known as the Zodiacs. The game supports local co-op, allowing two players to take on the challenges together on a single screen.
Combat focus defines the first title
Players who enjoy challenging runs will find plenty to do in Astral Ascent. The game allows for experimentation with various spells and abilities, creating different builds for each attempt. It has earned strong praise on Steam, with approximately 94% of its 8,500 reviews being positive, indicating a stable and enjoyable experience for fans of the genre.
A compact aerial shooter rounds out the pair
Luftrausers, from developer Vlambeer, offers a different kind of intensity. Released originally in 2014, this bullet hell game places you in an experimental aircraft facing waves of enemy planes and ships. Despite its age, it maintains a high approval rating, with about 91% positive reviews from nearly 4,500 users on Steam.
The game includes over 100 missions and a deep customization system. You can mix and match various weapons, bodies, and engines to create more than 125 unique aircraft configurations. This allows you to adjust both the firepower and handling of your plane to suit your playstyle.
Claim window closes before next week
Both games are available to claim until September 17. If you do not have time to play them immediately, adding them to your library now ensures you do not miss the opportunity. After this promotion ends, the store will move on to offering Mindcop and Shogun Showdown as the next pair of free titles.
