Don’t Forget This Tuesday: Epic Games Store Drops Backpack Hero and Figment for Free

Claim Backpack Hero and Figment on Epic Games Store Until July 10 – Unique Roguelike Experience Awaits!

The Epic Games Store currently offers Backpack Hero and Figment for free download, continuing its tradition of providing complimentary titles. Players can claim these games until July 10 at 8:30 PM (IST), at which point they will succeed Sable as the featured free offering. Developed by indie creator Jaspel, Backpack Hero presents a unique roguelike experience centered on inventory management. In this turn-based RPG, players control a brave rodent on a journey through dangerous dungeons to gather resources and rebuild the town of Haversack Hill. The strategic arrangement of items within the backpack directly influences their effectiveness in battle. This single-player 2D puzzle and organization roguelite, released on November 14, 2023, has received strong reviews, including a high rating on the indie site Itchio and an impressive 86% positive rating on Steam from nearly 7,000 user reviews.

Epic Games Store Offers Backpack Hero & Figment, Plus Sky Racket Next Week – Expand Your Game Library!

Accompanying Backpack Hero is Figment, an action-adventure game from Bedtime Digital Games. Released on September 22, 2017, this single-player title features stunning isometric visuals as players explore a surreal landscape. Players assume the role of Dusty, who embarks on a mission to restore himself while helping the mind fend off its nightmares. Like Backpack Hero, Figment does not include downloadable content (DLC). Android users can also access Figment through the Epic Games Store mobile app during this promotional period. These weekly promotions allow users to expand their game library with a mix of classic and new titles. The Epic Games Store typically introduces new free games every Thursday, with each offer lasting one week. Once a game is downloaded, it remains permanently in the user’s library. The Epic Games Store also announced Sky Racket will be available next week. To ensure readers remain informed about these limited-time offers, the website regularly publishes updates. Beyond the free games themselves, the site also provides direct download links, detailed game descriptions, and accompanying video previews for featured titles. Readers can find further information and additional offers by navigating the provided links on the website.

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