Epic Games Store August 2026 free games: Beacon Pines, We Were Here Together, OTXO, Sol Cesto

Epic Games Store free games: August 2026

The full list of free game giveaways on the Epic Games Store in August 2026. Every game below is 100% free during the claim window, and the links go to the official claim page.

August 1 - August 6

1. OTXO

• Platform: PC (Epic Games Store)
• Original price: $19.99
• Why it's worth claiming: A top-down roguelite shooter with a distinctive visual style (hand-drawn ink art). The game is a hybrid of Hotline Miami and Enter the Gungeon with roguelite meta-progression.

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2. Sol Cesto

• Platform: PC (Epic Games Store)
• Original price: $9.99
• Why it's worth claiming: A colorful puzzle-platformer with a unique time-manipulation mechanic. Short (3-4 hours) but charming.

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August 6 - August 13 (the big week)

1. Beacon Pines

• Platform: PC (Epic Games Store)
• Original price: $24.99
• Why it's worth claiming: A 2022 indie gem from Hiding Spot Games, published by Fellow Traveller. The game is a "choose-your-own-adventure" with a unique "Beacon" mechanic that lets you rewind key story moments. Won multiple "Best Narrative" awards. 8-10 hours of content.

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2. We Were Here Together

• Platform: PC (Epic Games Store)
• Original price: $19.99
• Why it's worth claiming: The third game in the popular We Were Here series by Total Mayhem Games. A two-player cooperative puzzle adventure set in a frozen Antarctic research base. The game's signature mechanic is asymmetric puzzles — you and your partner can only see part of the puzzle and must communicate to solve it. 6-8 hours of content (longer with a partner).

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The combined value of Beacon Pines + We Were Here Together is $32.98, and both are free for a full week.

August 13+ — Rolling giveaways

Epic usually runs 1-2 additional giveaways per week. Based on the August schedule, expected games include:

• Lonestar (Aug 5 - confirmed)
• Symphony of War: The Nephilim Saga (Aug 5 - confirmed)
• Lethal Honor - Order of the Apocalypse (Aug 12 - confirmed)
• Escape Academy (Aug 19 - confirmed)
• Space Grunts: Chrono Shard (Sep 23 - confirmed)

Plus the Mutazione mobile free game for the week.

Free mobile game

Mutazione

• Platform: iOS, Android
• Original price: $9.99
• Why it's worth claiming: A 2019 narrative adventure set on a mutant-populated island. The game is short (4-5 hours) but has one of the most-cherished indie stories of the late 2010s.

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How to claim

1. Open the Epic Games Store on PC
2. Go to the Free Games page
3. Hit Get on each game
4. The game is added to your library permanently

No subscription required, no time limit on the claim link itself (the claim WINDOW closes, but once claimed, the game is yours forever).

The total value

The 4 confirmed free games in August 2026 (OTXO, Sol Cesto, Beacon Pines, We Were Here Together) have a combined retail value of $74.96. The August 6-13 giveaways alone are worth $44.98.

What's worth your time

The highest-value claim is Beacon Pines. The game is one of the most-acclaimed indie games of 2022 and is rarely discounted below $15. Getting it for free is a steal.

We Were Here Together is the best two-player co-op puzzle game of 2019. If you have a friend to play with, this is a 6-8 hour experience you can't get elsewhere.

OTXO is the best roguelite of the bunch — a great pick if you're a fan of Enter the Gungeon or Hotline Miami.

The 2-3 short games (Sol Cesto, the mobile Mutazione) are nice bonuses but not the headline giveaways.

FAQ

How long do I have to claim the free games?

The August 1-6 giveaways (OTXO, Sol Cesto) close August 6. The August 6-13 giveaways (Beacon Pines, We Were Here Together) close August 13.

Do I need an Epic Games account?

Yes, the store is free to sign up for. You can use any email address.

Can I claim the games on Mac or Linux?

Beacon Pines, We Were Here Together, and OTXO are Windows-only. Sol Cesto is Windows + Mac. The mobile Mutazione is iOS + Android.

Can I keep the games forever?

Yes, once claimed, the games are tied to your Epic account forever. You can re-download and play them as long as Epic Games Store exists.

Are there any catches?

No catches. The games are 100% free, no subscription, no time limit after claim.

What about the September giveaways?

The September giveaways typically start on September 1 with 2 games, then 2 more around September 8. Epic usually announces the September lineup in late August.