The Epic Games Store has unveiled its latest free game giveaway as part of its ongoing holiday mystery promotion. The game, an isometric roguelike set in the world of The Callisto Protocol, is available for players to claim until December 31 at 16:00 UTC. Published by Krafton in late October, the game typically retails for $24.99.
It has received positive reviews, with average scores of 75/100 and 77/100 on various review platforms. This is a few points higher than the PlayStation 5 release of The Callisto Protocol. In the game, players take on the role of a prison guard trapped in the monster-filled Black Iron Prison space penitentiary.
The objective is to blast through hordes of monsters and escape. If the player fails, a new guard will take their place, offering multiple chances to complete the mission.
Epic offers Callisto Protocol roguelike
The game also introduces the Rivals system, where players must compete with other guards eager to escape. Creative director Ben Walker explained the decision to make the game a standalone title, stating, “It was just such a tonal shift that we wanted to make it its own thing and not try to tie back—because it’s a pretty big jump from The Callisto Protocol to what we have in [REDACTED].”
To run the game, players will need a 64-bit processor and a copy of Windows 10 or Windows 11. The offer is only valid for the Windows version of the game.
The Epic Games Store’s free game initiative allows gamers to experience new titles without any cost. This is an excellent opportunity for players looking to expand their game library with quality additions. The holiday promotion has featured notable titles such as “Orcs Must Die! 3,” “Ghostrunner 2,” and “Kill Knight.” The store is expected to reveal three more games in the coming days before returning to its regular schedule of offering one free game per week.
Gamers are encouraged to claim the current free offering, even if they do not plan on playing it immediately. Stay tuned for further updates and make sure to take advantage of the promotion while it lasts.
