Garden Story – The Grape Guardian’s Tale
Picture running around as the tiniest grape you’ve ever seen, trying to fix up a struggling village. That’s Garden Story in a nutshell (Metacritic-73%), but there’s more beneath its adorable pixel surface. You’re Concord, the reluctant hero who’d probably rather be napping, but duty calls.
The game feels like someone took the old-school Zelda formula and wrapped it in a warm blanket. You’ll swing your tools at troublesome Rot creatures, solve environmental puzzles, and help rebuild your community. Each day brings new tasks, from fixing bridges to helping neighbors with their gardens.
What makes it click is how everything feeds back into making the Grove better. Collect resources, upgrade tools, help other villagers, repeat – but it never feels like a chore because you’re watching this little world come back to life. The pixel art style adds charm without trying too hard, making every corner of the Grove feel like a place worth saving.
World War Z: Aftermath – Zombie Chaos Evolved
World War Z: Aftermath (67% on Metacritic) takes everything that worked in the 2019 original and cranks up the dial. If you’ve ever wanted to see what a thousand zombies look like climbing over each other like angry ants, this is your chance.
The game shines brightest in co-op, where you and three friends turn into an impromptu zombie-slaying machine. New locations like Rome and Kamchatka offer fresh backdrops for the chaos, while improved melee combat lets you get up close and personal with the undead (if you’re brave enough).
The addition of first-person mode changes the feel completely – suddenly those zombie pyramids feel a lot more threatening when they’re right in your face. Cross-platform play means you can team up with friends regardless of their gaming system, making it easier to find people to play with.
Grab these freebie games while entirely free to claim on the Epic Games Store from February 20th through February 27th, 2025. Whether you’re in the mood for cozy grape adventures or intense zombie-slaying action, these additions to your library won’t cost you a penny. Remember to claim them before the offer expires – once added to your library, they’re yours to keep forever.
