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The double-dose of goblin stealth from the Styx series has officially rotated out to make way for a much louder, more chaotic alternative. From today, January 22, until January 29 at 11:00 AM ET, you can claim Rustler (Grand Theft Horse) for zero dollars. It is a top-down, open-world sandbox that strips away the modern polish of AAA titles to focus on pure, unadulterated medieval mayhem.
Drifting Carts and Historical Inaccuracy
Rustler operates as a satirical homage to the early, top-down era of the Grand Theft Auto franchise. You play as “The Guy,” a peasant thug navigating a world where horses are towed for illegal parking, knights engage in MMA-style cage matches, and “Round-Earthers” are treated as a fringe cult. The gameplay replaces high-speed car chases with drifting wooden carts and replaces radio stations with hired bards that you can “retune” by punching them in the face. It is a game that prioritizes slapstick violence and Monty Python-inspired humor over narrative depth.
Claiming Your Second Chance
If you miss the one-week window on Epic, there are still resourceful ways to snag a copy without paying full price. While the Steam Store currently lists the game at its standard $24.99, it frequently sees deep discounts during seasonal sales, often dropping as low as $3.74. For an even more immediate deal, the G2A Marketplace (affiliate link) is currently listing global Steam keys for approximately **$1.96 to $2.50**, which is a massive 90% discount compared to the official retail price.
A Mobile Bonus: ‘The Forest Quartet’
Alongside the main PC giveaway, Epic is offering a specialized mobile freebie for the same January 22–29 period. You can download The Forest Quartet for free via the Epic Games Store mobile app on Android worldwide and iOS within the European Union. It is a story-driven puzzle adventure centered on love and loss, featuring a jazz-infused score and an intimate narrative that stands in sharp contrast to the loud carnage of Rustler.
Looking Ahead to Next Thursday
Once the Rustler period ends on January 29, the store will transition into another indie favorite. Epic has already confirmed that Definitely Not Fried Chicken—a business management sim with a criminal underbelly—will be the next title available for free from January 29 to February 5. Make sure to add this week’s medieval madness to your library now, as the next rotation is already looming.
