As the week unfolds, the Epic Games Store continues its tradition of offering players a chance to expand their gaming libraries at no cost. This week’s selections may not boast the blockbuster appeal of titles like Grand Theft Auto V or Deathloop, but they still present an opportunity to save while enjoying some engaging gameplay.
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The first title available for free is Hidden Folks, a charming puzzle game crafted by Adriaan de Jongh. In this delightful experience, players embark on a quest to locate specific characters within intricately hand-drawn environments, reminiscent of the beloved Where’s Waldo? series. Despite its seemingly straightforward premise, Hidden Folks has garnered acclaim from both players and critics alike. With a price tag of .99 on Steam, it boasts an impressive “Overwhelmingly Positive” rating from over 7,000 reviews, and a commendable average score of 83 on Metacritic based on eight critic evaluations.
The second free offering, Totally Reliable Delivery Service, invites players into a whimsical world of physics-based challenges. Here, the objective is to deliver packages using an assortment of quirky gadgets and vehicles. Priced similarly at .99, this game has received a “Very Positive” rating on Steam, though it holds a more modest average score of 64 on Metacritic from six critics.
Hidden Folks
Synopsis: “Search for hidden folks in hand-drawn, interactive, miniature landscapes. Unfurl tent flaps, cut through bushes, slam doors, and poke some crocodiles! Rooooaaaarrrr!!!!”
A strip of targets shows you what to look for. Click on a target for a hint, and find enough to unlock the next area.
Game Features
- 32 hand-drawn areas
- 300+ targets to find
- 2000+ mouth-originated sound effects
- 500+ unique interactions
- 3 color modes: normal, sepia, and night mode
- 22 languages (translated by the community)
Totally Reliable Delivery Service
Synopsis: “Delivery Attempted. Totally Reliable Delivery Service is a ragdoll physics simulation about terrible package delivery couriers. Work together using odd machinery, useful gadgets, and the wonders of physics to reliably deliver packages to their destination.”
Buckle up your back brace and fire up the delivery truck; it’s time to deliver! Join up to three of your friends and haphazardly get the job done in an interactive sandbox world. Delivery attempted, that’s a Totally Reliable Delivery Service guarantee!
Game Features
- Local and Online Multiplayer: Go it alone to ensure the safety of your deliveries, or join your friends and put your teamwork to the test.
- Controlled Noodly Chaos: Unpredictable ragdoll physics meets snappy platforming. Sprint, leap, dive, and grapple with ease, but collide with something and you’ll be knocked out cold!
- A World of Distractions: Take a break from deliveries and play around! The world is chock full of toys, vehicles, and machines that can be used for work or play.
- Ragtag Crew: Customize your blue-collar workers and get your rear into gear; it’s time to deliver!
