Epic Games Store free games: 2 killer mysteries to claim now

Epic Games Store free games are live again this week with a double drop that actually feels curated: two mystery-focused titles that hit very different detective flavors. If you claim them during the free window, they stay in your Epic library permanently – even after the price goes back up.

This week’s lineup is:

Nobody Wants to Die – a futuristic noir investigation set in New York, 2329.
The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark – a funny, paranormal point-and-click casebook with a retro vibe.

Epic Games Store free games this week: what you get

Nobody Wants to Die (free to keep)

If you like slow-burn detective stories with premium production values, this is the one to grab first. Nobody Wants to Die drops you into a dystopian future where “immortality” exists, but it comes with the kind of fine print that only the wealthy can afford. You play as Detective James Karra, working a case that pulls you into the city’s glossy elite – and the ugly secrets underneath.

What it feels like:

A noir mystery with sci-fi tech and heavy atmosphere
Investigation-forward pacing with crime-scene reconstruction vibes
More “story and discovery” than constant action

Heads-up for some readers: the store listing includes a mature rating, so you may be asked to confirm age or date of birth before viewing or claiming.

The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark (free to keep)

This one is the opposite tone in the best way. The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark is a comedic, paranormal point-and-click adventure that plays like a season of bite-sized cases. It is easy to pick up, easy to laugh at, and surprisingly satisfying when you are in the mood for puzzles and weird small-town energy.

What it feels like:

Point-and-click cases you can play in chunks
Funny writing, spooky setups, and puzzle solving
Retro presentation with a modern sense of humor

If you want something lightweight between big releases, this is a clean “free game that actually gets played” kind of claim.

How to claim them (PC, and also Mobile where available)

Claiming Epic Games Store free games is simple once you know the two rules:

You must be logged into an Epic account.
You must click Get (or “Place Order”) to lock the license into your library.

On PC (recommended for most people)

Open the Epic Games Store (app or browser).
Sign in.
Search each title by name:
- Nobody Wants to Die
- The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark
Open the store page and hit Get while the price shows as free.
Confirm checkout (it should total to zero).
Check your Library to confirm it is attached to your account.

On Mobile (extra option)

Epic has also been pushing mobile freebies through the Epic Games Store mobile app. Depending on region, you may be able to claim the mobile version of The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark directly from the mobile storefront during the same free window.

If you are in the EU and have iPhone or iPad, or you are on Android worldwide, it is worth checking the mobile store too – especially if you like having smaller mystery games ready on a phone.

Quick tips so you do not miss the window

Do not wait until the last hour. Store traffic and account prompts can be annoying right at the cutoff. Both games are free to claim until Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 17:00 CET – once you redeem them, they are yours to keep.
“Free to keep” means permanent once claimed – you can install later.
Check the countdown on the store page for the exact end time in your local timezone.
Claim both even if you only want one today. Mystery games age well, and a free library stacks fast.

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For more details, read Epic Games Store free games page for a full breakdown and expert analysis.