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This week, Epic Games Store serves up two indie gems for free: a superhero origin story and a card shop sim. From October 17th to 24th, gamers can snag Invincible Presents: Atom Eve and Kardboard Kings without spending a dime.
Invincible Presents: Atom Eve
Fans of the Invincible comics and TV show rejoice! Invincible Presents: Atom Eve dives into Samantha Eve Wilkins’ backstory, from high school student to the hero we know and love.
This adventure game mixes choice-driven storytelling with light puzzles, letting players shape Eve’s path to superhero stardom. The visuals pop with comic book flair, nailing the Invincible look.
While the critics haven’t weighed in yet, players are digging it. Steam users have given it a “Very Positive” rating so far, praising its faithful adaptation and gripping story.
Kardboard Kings: Card shop dreams
Ever wanted to run your own game store? Kardboard Kings puts you in charge of a card shop, blending deck-building strategy with business management. All wrapped up in charming pixel art, to boot.
You’ll juggle buying and selling cards, keeping customers happy, and riding the waves of the game’s fictional card scene. It’s a clever mix of actual card game mechanics and shop sim goodness.
Critics and players alike have given Kardboard Kings a thumbs up. Metacritic is a solid 78, while OpenCritic scores a “Strong” 79. Reviewers love its addictive gameplay and spot-on local game store vibe.
