Celeste and Inside free on Epic Games Store this week

What you need to know

  • The latest batch of free games is now available through the Epic Games Store.
  • This week, players can grab Inside and Celeste for free.
  • Both games will be free through September 5.

If you're looking for a good way to kill some time over the long weekend, the Epic Games Store has some free games to check out. This week, Epic has opted to make both Celeste and Inside available free of charge.

Both games have received plenty of praise. Celeste has you controlling protagonist Madeline as you venture to the top of Celeste Mountain in a bid to figure out its mysteries and conquer your own demons. Inside, meanwhile has plenty of platforming and puzzle action meshed with a unique aesthetic that you can easily sink into.

If you want to play either game, you'll need an Epic Games Store account. You can find both for free at Epic's site now.

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