Epic Games Store Launches Weekly Free Games

• Epic Games Store's free games program for mobile is now a weekly offering.
• The latest free titles include Super Meat Boy Forever Mobile and Eastern Exorcist.
• New games will be released every Thursday.

The Epic Games Store, recently launched on iOS, is not only continuing its free games program but also making it a weekly event. The first batch of free games is now available for installation on both Android and iOS, featuring the popular sequel Super Meat Boy Forever and the eerie, atmospheric side-scroller Eastern Exorcist.

Super Meat Boy Forever is a well-known indie title that revived interest in challenging side-scrolling platformers. You control Meat Boy, who teams up with Bandage Girl to rescue their child Nugget from the villainous Dr. Fetus. Be prepared for numerous deaths due to the game's notorious difficulty.

Eastern Exorcist, on the other hand, offers a more serious tone. This side-scrolling action RPG immerses you in a world inspired by Japanese and Chinese folklore, filled with monsters, evil spirits, and sorcery. As the exorcist, your mission is to eradicate evil while exploring beautifully crafted environments.

Transitioning the free games program to a weekly schedule is a move that Epic Games is uniquely positioned to make. However, it highlights the competitive nature of the mobile market, where capturing attention is crucial as players quickly shift to new releases.

While I could speculate on whether this strategy will boost the store's popularity or its long-term viability, I have to admit that free games are always appealing. With titles like Super Meat Boy Forever, a worthy sequel to a beloved series, and the visually captivating Eastern Exorcist, there's little to criticize.

If you're still looking for other options, consider exploring our latest list of the top five new mobile games to try this week.