October 3rd free games roundup

There are 8 free games available to claim today across GOG, the Epic Games Store, and itch.io. Make sure to grab the time-sensitive ones before they rotate out next week.

Epic Games Store

System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster

Nightdive Studios' updated take on the 1999 immersive sim is free right now. You can grab System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster on the Epic Games Store. The offer expires on October 8.

Buried Stars

This Korean mystery survival visual novel traps survival show contestants in a collapsed building. Buried Stars is available to claim on the Epic Games Store. It also expires on October 8.

GOG

Bounty Train

Manage a steam locomotive, trade goods, and fight off outlaws in 19th-century America. Bounty Train is free to keep on GOG. You have until October 5 to add it to your library.

itch.io

Second Growth

If you want a relaxing rewilding simulator, this indie project lets you restore a forest ecosystem. Second Growth is free to download on itch.io. There is no listed expiry date, so you can grab it anytime.

Scrum Deck

This browser-based rugby deckbuilder adds roguelite elements to the sport. Scrum Deck is free on itch.io. It is an ongoing free release with no expiration.

Operacion Cobra

A tough arcade shooter gives you one life to survive 16 waves with zero tutorials. Operacion Cobra is available for free on itch.io. It has no expiration date.

MACH RUN

This flight game pairs semi-realistic physics with completely unrealistic environments. MACH RUN is free to claim on itch.io. It is available indefinitely.

Bombwatch

A fast-paced puzzle game where you defuse explosives under a tight time limit. Bombwatch just released its version 1.3 update and is free on itch.io. The download has no expiration date.

Remember that the Epic Games Store and GOG offers are time-limited. Claim them before they disappear.

Pick up Bounty Train on Humble Bundle.

Pick up System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster on Humble Bundle.

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