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Epic Games Store’s New Free Game Is One of the Most Acclaimed Indies Ever

Update: Monument Valley is no longer free on Epic Games Store. Please check out other game deals that are currently available.

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These days, it seems like gaming as a hobby is only getting more expensive. From price hikes on older consoles to individual game titles approaching $80, gaming in 2025 isn’t cheap. That’s why gamers love a good deal, and few discounts are better than the weekly free offer from Epic Games. This week, PC gamers can grab a beloved indie game that’s spawned an entire series for the low cost of $0.

Until September 11th, PC gamers can get a copy of Monument Valley for free through the Epic Games Store. This 2022 release is a calming puzzle game where players navigate a mysterious world full of evolving paths and mysterious monuments. And as long as you add Monument Valley to your Epic Games library while it’s available as the free game of the week, it’s yours to keep, even after the deal expires.

Should You Grab Monument Valley While It’s Free?

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At full price, Monument Valley is an affordable $7.99. So, this freebie isn’t exactly the largest savings in terms of dollars off the sticker price. But even so, getting a new game for free is always a great opportunity. And as far as games go, Monument Valley has a pretty impressive resume. It boasts an 89 Metacritic Rating. Critics and fans alike were impressed with the game’s puzzle design and beautiful artwork. That said, it’s pretty short at just around 2 hours of gameplay, so getting it for free is a great option if you don’t like to pay for short games.

The first Monument Valley was so beloved by cozy puzzle game fans that it has spawned a full trilogy. So, checking out the first game while it’s free on Epic Games has the potential to open you up to a trio of relaxing, beautiful games to explore. Monument Valley 2 and Monument Valley 3 are ready and waiting if you enjoy the first game, for just $7.99 and $14.99, respectively. Both follow-ups are highly rated by fans, making the Monument Valley trilogy well worth checking out if you like a casual puzzle game.

Other Game Deals You Might Be Interested In

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Free games don’t come around every day, but there do tend to be some solid game deals out there at any given moment. If you’re interested in playing puzzle games and/or highly-rated indies, you might also like these game deals:

The Epic Games Store’s free game changes over on a weekly basis. So, you’ll have another freebie to look forward to once the current deal on Monument Valley ends on September 11th. Until then, you can add this highly rated indie to your game library for free.