This week, Epic Games Store brings together two completely different worlds with its free game duo: on one side, a surreal detective adventure, and on the other, a samurai roguelike that has nearly perfect critic scores. Mindcop and Shogun Showdown are available for free from September 17 to September 24.

Mindcop: An Unconventional Detective Story

Mindcop is designed for those who want more than a classic crime story—offering an experimental adventure that’s more about mental and surreal exploration than a traditional murder investigation. Since there’s no entry fee, you can try it out with nothing to lose.

Shogun Showdown: Fast-Paced Roguelike Action

The other highlight, Shogun Showdown, stands out with a user rating of 97 percent. Its core mechanics are easy to pick up in minutes, but its depth will keep you hooked for hours. This samurai-themed roguelike is all about fast combat rounds and strategic gameplay.

How to Claim

1. Create a free Epic Games account or log in with your existing account.
2. Enable two-factor authentication (2FA); Epic requires this step to claim free games.
3. Visit the store pages for Mindcop and Shogun Showdown.
4. Click “Get” for each game and complete the free checkout process.
5. Make sure to finish before September 24 at 11:00 AM ET (6:00 PM Turkey time); after this, the games will no longer be free.

Once claimed, both games stay in your library permanently—you can download and play them anytime.

What’s Next

Plans for next week have already leaked. According to the source Meguminshiro, Epic will announce new free games once this duo ends. Meanwhile, the Epic Games Store End of Summer Sale also wraps up on September 17 at 11:00 AM ET, offering up to 75 percent off select PC games.

Epic’s Free Game Tradition

Since its launch at the end of 2018, Epic Games Store has offered at least one free game every week—sometimes two or even three. The company has given away hundreds of games so far, and there’s no sign of this program ending anytime soon. Epic has also expanded the free game program to Android devices, so mobile users can claim a different free game each week.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long are Mindcop and Shogun Showdown free?

Both games can be claimed for free until September 24, 2026, 11:00 AM ET (6:00 PM Turkey time).

What do I need to claim free games?

All you need is a free Epic Games account and two-factor authentication (2FA) enabled.

Are these games free on mobile too?

Epic has expanded its free game program to Android devices, but the weekly free game for mobile may differ from the PC list.