For February 5, the Epic Games Store ran the game Blue Prince for free

It is natural that Epic Games StoreThe most famous freebies are those of high-profile, AAA games Hogwarts Legacy, Civilization 6, Deathloop, Dead Island 2and Control. But while heavy hitters can get the most immediate thrills for free, the Epic Game Store is also home to an abundance of smaller-scale indie games that are worth downloading, such as Sifu, Fear the spotlight, Viewfinderand ghost runner.

This week's Epic Games Store free game is one such indie gem. Released in 2024, Botanical Manor The game is free for Epic Games Store February 5, and in some ways, it feels like a kind of spiritual predecessor Blue PrinceOne of the most acclaimed indie games of the past year.

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Epic Game Store Free Game for February 5th: Botany Manor

A must play for Blue Prince fans

Originally released in April 2024
Developed by Balloon Studio
83 top critic average on OpenCritic
Normal retail price: $24.99
A puzzle game set in an English manor house
Link to Botanic Manor on Epic Game Store

Developed by Devon-based Balloon Studios, Botanical Manor It's a puzzle game set in 2024 that sees players take on the role of Arabella Green, a retired botanist who has just acquired a grand manor house in the English countryside. In this manor house, players will try to grow a variety of magical plants, many of which require special conditions to thrive. To discover the secrets behind these plants, players need to explore the manor and collect clues using the information found inside to interact with the environment and help the plants grow.

Fans of the 2025 puzzle game sensation Blue Prince Already they may feel like they are in familiar territory. At the surface level, Botanical Manor and Blue Prince Sharing a somewhat similar premise, both games begin with the player-character inheriting a mysterious manor house that appears to have supernatural properties. Both games also have very different art styles that share key features. Both Botanical Manor and Blue Prince Aim for a minimal art style, with environmental structures featuring concise designs led by visual objects and careful linework. Both games effectively use light and shadow to give more depth to otherwise minimally detailed objects.

of course, Botanical Manor and Blue Prince are far from being carbon copies of each other. While both are puzzle games that emphasize environmental cues and point-and-click style gameplay, Blue PrinceThe gameplay loop sets it apart a lot Botanical Manor. where Botanical Manor Features a linear, chapter-based format of progression, Blue Prince's roguelike loop sees players experience multiple puzzles in a non-linear order.

When back Botanical Manor When it first launched, it received a very strong reception from critics, earning a top critic average of 83 on OpenCritic with 91% of critics recommending the game. About a year later, Blue Prince arrives, earning even greater acclaim from critics. Blue Prince It currently has a top critic average of 90 on OpenCritic, with 95% of critics recommending it. While Botanical Manor Addictive roguelike may not feature a wealth of loops or optional content Blue Prince Well, an upcoming free game from the Epic Games Store may yet scratch that itch Blue Prince Fans are looking for a similar puzzle experience.

issued: April 9, 2024
ESRB: E for all
developer(s): Balloon Studio
publisher(s): Whitethorn Games

Other Epic Game Store freebies for February 5th

DLC for Pixel Gun 3D

While Botanical Manor The only free Epic Game Store game for February 5th, fans Pixel Gun 3D Can also redeem a free DLC. Titled the 'Poison Retro Set', this DLC normally retails for $24.99 and comes with three new poison damage weapons inspired by the neon-drenched aesthetic of retro arcades. These three new weapons are: