Two free games appearing on theEpic Games Storeon July 3 have been leaked online:FigmentandBackpack Hero. Launched on May 16, 2025, theEpic Games Storebegan its weekly giveaways just a week later, offering 2018’s underwater survival horror gameSubnauticafrom December 12 to December 27 in the hopes of attracting new users to the alternative launcher.
The free game currently listed on the Epic Games store isThe Operator, which will be available until Thursday, June 26 at 10:00 AM CT. After that, players can pick upSablefor free on the Epic Games Storefrom June 26 to July 3.Sableis a visually unique adventure game that invites players to explore a vast open world scattered with the remnants of ancient civilizations. As they journey through this mysterious landscape, players will solve puzzles, tackle platforming challenges, and upgrade their hoverbike to progress further, all while enjoying an original soundtrack by American indie pop band Japanese Breakfast.
According to two separate posts by Reddit user MeguminShiro, 2017’sFigmentand 2023’sBackpack Herowill both be free on the Epic Games Store from July 3 to July 10.Figmentis a stylish action-adventure puzzle game from indie developer Bedtime Digital Games. Players join grumpy old man Dusty and his cheery friend Piper on an adventure to retrieve Dusty’s scrapbook from the nightmare that stole it.Figmenthas been listed as afree game on the Epic Games Storeat least once before back in 2020, and it looks like players will have another chance to add it to their libraries at the beginning of July.
Figment and Backpack Hero Will Be Free on Epic in July
Indie developer Jaspel’sBackpack Herois a self-described inventory management game starring a cast of anthropomorphic animals as they fight various enemies and organize their packs on a dungeon-crawling adventure. Despite its charming pixel-art style, learninghow to beatBackpack Herocan be a daunting task for new players considering its unique inventory-centric mechanics and difficult enemies.
The Epic Games Store has consistently provided gamers with a variety of games completely free for almost seven years. As of this writing, theEpic Games Store has given away over 500 games, from little-known indie darlings to triple-a games likeGrand Theft Auto 5. Although many die-hard fans swear by Valve’s more ubiquitous Steam as their launcher of choice, the Epic Games Store has provided a solid alternative for patient gamers on a budget.
