Epic Games, the developers of Fortnite, launched their digital gaming store —the Epic Games Store— in December 2018. The company quickly purchased exclusivity for numerous games, which may have rubbed a lot of PC gamers the wrong way.

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However, the frustration with PC exclusivity aside, the Epic Games Store has a lot of great games to play. It's clear that the company isn't messing around and has successfully provided robust competition in the market. If you're wondering whether it's worth checking out, we've curated some of the best games you can get right now on the Epic Store.

The games on this list are not numbered in a particular order and as a whole represent the best offerings on the Epic Games Store to date.

Updated March 17, 2025, by William Quick: There are many big changes coming in the future and Epic Games will also be trying to ride the wave as they expand their horizons. They'll be trying to get their gaming platform to be more accessible so that it's even easier to play all the titles in their library. Epic Games has drawn in a large crowd due to their free giveaways and their constantly expanding library from the latest titles to the nostalgic classics. These are the titles you should be looking for on Epic Games to load up in the launcher for a great time.

Marvel Rivals

Superheroes Duke It Out

The hero teams clash in Marvel Rivals.
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Third-Person Shooter
Action
Multiplayer
Systems
Top Critic Avg: 78/100 Critics Rec: 84%
Released
December 6, 2024
ESRB
T For Teen // Violence
Developer(s)
NetEase Games
Publisher(s)
NetEase Games
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WHERE TO PLAY

DIGITAL

Engine
Unreal Engine 5
Multiplayer
Online Multiplayer, Online Co-Op
Cross-Platform Play
Limited - console crossplay, no PC crossplay
Franchise
Marvel
Number of Players
1-6
Genre(s)
Third-Person Shooter, Action, Multiplayer
How Long To Beat
7.5 hours
OpenCritic Rating
Strong

There's always room in gaming for superheroes, and Marvel has dominated over the years. They've released a lot of enjoyable titles, and they're trying to keep their good streak going with the release of Marvel Rivals. Now it's open season for all the heroes from the Marvel universe to duke it out.

This free-form third-person competitive game has you playing as one of many well-known and more obscure Marvel characters. You'll be teaming up with others as you stand united to take down the other superhumans who would oppose you for... not being on their side. Unleash your favorite powers and discover your true comic book hero.

Space Marine 2

Power Armor Powering Through

Titus approaches a collapsed bell in Space Marine 2.
Third-Person Shooter
Hack and Slash
Systems
Top Critic Avg: 81/100 Critics Rec: 86%
Released
September 9, 2024
ESRB
M For Mature 17+ Due To Blood and Gore, Intense Violence
Developer(s)
Saber Interactive
Publisher(s)
Focus Entertainment
Engine
Swarm Engine
Multiplayer
Online Co-Op, Online Multiplayer
Cross-Platform Play
PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S

WHERE TO PLAY

SUBSCRIPTION
DIGITAL
PHYSICAL

Franchise
Warhammer 40K
Number of Players
1-6
Genre(s)
Third-Person Shooter, Hack and Slash
OpenCritic Rating
Strong

Some series take so long to come out with another entry that we forget about that possibility. When Space Marine 2 was finally released more than a decade later, it had much to prove, if only to remind us why we liked the first Space Marine so long ago. Needless to say, it didn't disappoint.

Set hundreds of years after the first game, Space Marine 2 brings back the Ultramarine Titus, who is still fighting to prove his loyalty to the Emperor. Things ramp up significantly as he's returned from the brink of death, promoted, and then sent into battle to slaughter hordes of vicious aliens and chaos forces. Power armor, power on!

Stalker 2

Survive Radiation, Mutants, And Guys With Guns

Trying to read odd structures in Stalker 2.
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FPS
Survival Horror
Systems
Released
2024
ESRB
m
Developer(s)
GSC Game World
Publisher(s)
GSC Game World
Engine
Unreal Engine 5

Genre(s)
FPS, Survival Horror

If you spend enough time living in a post-apocalyptic environment, you might forget that an unravaged world exists in the distance. Thus, you wonder if all the folks in Stalker 2 feel that way, considering they've sacrificed everything to the Zone, and you're about to join them.

As a newly equipped STALKER, you arrive in the Zone with an unusual Artifact to look for answers and people who may have answers for you. While trying to complete your missions, you'll need to deal with all the dangers of the Zone, as well as other humans trying to kill and rob you. You'll need everything and anything you can find if you hope to stand a chance and reach the heart of Chornobyl.

Doki Doki Literature Club

The Dark Side Of Reading Enthusiasm

Doki Doki Literature Club Title Showing The Main Characters.
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Top Critic Avg: 87/100 Critics Rec: 71%
Released
September 22, 2017
ESRB
e
Developer(s)
Team Salvato
Publisher(s)
Team Salvato
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WHERE TO PLAY

DIGITAL

Genre(s)
Visual Novel, Horror
Developer
Team Salvato
Publisher
Team Salvato
How Long To Beat
4 Hours

The internet is full of random people playing games you never would've given a second thought... before they end up dominating all the various gaming circuits! A game that embodies this back in the day, and people are still shocked by it, is Doki Doki Literature Club.

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At first glance, it looks like a typical visual novel-type game following a group of school girls forming a neat little club. Even the game's selected promotional material makes it seem harmless, but it's clear that something lies below the surface. You dip your toes in to try out the water, and it feels a bit strange, but you decide to go deeper. You submerge yourself in this dark and disturbing world that, if you're not mentally prepared, will haunt your mind for who knows how long.

Industria

Other Versions Of A Tense Time

Industria Title Showing A Character Entering A Building.
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Top Critic Avg: 63/100 Critics Rec: 27%
Released
September 30, 2021
ESRB
T For Teen Due To Language, Violence
Developer(s)
Bleakmill
Publisher(s)
Headup Games
Engine
Unreal Engine 4

WHERE TO PLAY

DIGITAL

Genre(s)
FPS
How Long To Beat
3 Hours
Metascore
67
OpenCritic Rating
Weak

Many of us enjoy exploring periods in games when gaming wasn't even a thing. This gives us some insight into what the world was like, what it was like to live in it, and the current state of affairs during times of extreme social, economic, and global distress. This is what Industria is going for with its troubling experience.

Set in East Berlin during the '80s, you're a woman who suddenly finds herself caught between the realities of this world. While exploring, she learns that her colleague has gone missing and needs to search through all these alternate versions of her city. Nothing ever feels right, and some places are far more dangerous than others, forcing her to take up arms against the random and unexpected dangers of reality shifting.

The Pale Beyond

Ship Out And Break Through The Cold

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Top Critic Avg: 78/100 Critics Rec: 93%
Released
February 24, 2023
ESRB
t
Developer(s)
Bellular Studios
Publisher(s)
Fellow Traveller
Engine
Unity

WHERE TO PLAY

DIGITAL

Platform(s)
PC, Switch
Developer
Bellular Studios
Genre(s)
Survival, RPG
How Long To Beat
9 Hours
OpenCritic Rating
Strong

When it comes to harsh worlds, we tend to be bigger fans of the desert wasteland variety when another can be just as brutal and more disheartening. This is an ice-based realm where everything is covered in frost and every person struggles not to freeze. That's the main goal behind The Pale Beyond, which is just the start of your troubles.

Following an expedition, a group of sailors is stranded in an ocean of ice with hope slowly dying out. Using whatever resources they could find, the sailors managed to keep things going and push their ship to keep moving forward. However, the cold is brutal, and your sailors will be seeking heat, food, and stability, leaving you to make hard decisions to help your crew endure and keep everyone safe and warm.

The Lord Of The Rings: Return To Moria

Time For The Dwarves To Take It Back

The Lord Of Rings Return To Moria Title Showing A Trio Of Dwarves.
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Top Critic Avg: 60/100 Critics Rec: 31%
Released
October 24, 2023
ESRB
T For Teen Due To Blood, Use Of Alcohol, Violence
Developer(s)
Free Range Games
Publisher(s)
North Beach Games
Engine
Unreal Engine 4
Franchise
The Lord of the Rings

WHERE TO PLAY

SUBSCRIPTION
DIGITAL

Genre(s)
Survival
OpenCritic Rating
Weak

Following the commercial and critical failure of The Lord of the Rings: Gollum, the jewelry-based epic has left a bitter taste in many of our mouths. Yet never fear, as there is hope coming over the horizon just like the reinforcements of Rohan in the form of The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria.

Whether it's in a medieval fantasy setting or Deep Rock Galactic, fantasy dwarves are frequently viewed quite fondly. They're fun to play in numerous contexts, and they are one of the most prominent people in The Lord of the Rings universe.

The original story follows a group of them trying to reclaim their home and treasure from the evil dragon Smaug and now comes the hard part, rebuilding Moria. Create your dwarven artisan and explorer as you explore the depths of Moria on your own or with fellow dwarven players to explore what is now a foreign series of mines, caves, and caverns as you take whatever you can to aid your survival on a quest to make Moria feel like home.

Control

Are You In Control?

Control Title Showing Jesse Faden.
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3.5/5

Control

Action
Third-Person Shooter
Supernatural
Systems
Top Critic Avg: 84/100 Critics Rec: 89%
Released
August 27, 2019
ESRB
M For Mature 17+ // Mature: Blood, Strong Language, Violence
Developer(s)
Remedy Entertainment
Publisher(s)
505 Games
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WHERE TO PLAY

SUBSCRIPTION
DIGITAL
PHYSICAL

Engine
Northlight Engine
Steam Deck Compatibility
Verified
Platform(s)
PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One
Genre(s)
Action, Third-Person Shooter, Supernatural
How Long To Beat
12 Hours
PS Plus Availability
Extra & Premium
OpenCritic Rating
Mighty

After magic, the concept of psychic powers dominates a lot of fiction stories with a heavier emphasis on the science aspect of things. All of us at one point or another have thought about thought-powers and wondered about the responsibilities that come with them, which is why Control gives us some insight into that.

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The game starts you on a literal high note as you, as Jesse Faden, are promoted to the head of a clandestine organization specializing in the supernatural. It doesn't take too long before an unknown threat makes itself known, and you are tasked with finding a way to think it out of existence. On top of being able to rely on your training as an agent, you'll get to play around with a bunch of different psionic powers to solve problems and destroy enemies. Don't forget that you'll also have a team of fellow agents to aid you in your story.

Hi-Fi Rush

Beat 'Em Up To The Beat

Hi-Fi Rush Title Showing Chai, The Team, And Robots.
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Action
Systems
Top Critic Avg: 89/100 Critics Rec: 95%
Released
January 25, 2023
ESRB
Rated T: Fantasy Violence, Language
Developer(s)
Tango Gameworks
Publisher(s)
Bethesda
Engine
Unreal Engine 4

WHERE TO PLAY

SUBSCRIPTION
DIGITAL

Genre(s)
Action
How Long To Beat
8-10 Hours
X|S Optimized
No
OpenCritic Rating
Mighty

Seeing the release line-up so full of sequels and similar titles can make you lose hope for creativity and innovation in the gaming market. That's why when something dons a rainbow romper and a hat made of salted caramel stardust, we must make sure to burn it into our memories, which brings us to Hi-Fi Rush.

In an unexpected maneuver, Bethesda lent its publishing power to a game about an aspiring rock star named Chai signing up for an experimental cybernetic procedure in hopes of becoming a better musician. Through a series of events, the process fuses his music device into his heart, allowing him to perceive a rhythm throughout the entire world to which he can sync up all his actions.

He does this by creating a guitar out of junk and then surprising everyone by using it to smash robots into pieces rather than carry a tune. He'll team up with a colorful and ragtag group of rebels to take down the cybernetic company in a series of platforming action levels with great music and a wonderful sense of humor.

RoboCop: Rogue City

RoboCop Enforcing Hard Justice

RoboCop Rogue City Title Showing RoboCop Against The Backdrop Of The City.
Top Critic Avg: 73/100 Critics Rec: 67%
Released
November 2, 2023
ESRB
M For Mature 17+ Due To Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Sexual Themes, Strong Language, Use of Drugs
Developer(s)
Teyon
Publisher(s)
Nacon
Engine
Unreal Engine 5
Franchise
Robocop

WHERE TO PLAY

SUBSCRIPTION
DIGITAL
PHYSICAL

Genre(s)
FPS, Sci-Fi
Metascore
76
PS Plus Availability
N/A
OpenCritic Rating
Fair

Picture this: It's the 80s, and crime dominates the streets to the point where even the police are afraid to do their jobs. Seeing this, a tech company decides to invest in a project to create a new type of law enforcement officer, one without fear and a body made to withstand anything that criminals can get their hands on. This is RoboCop, and he's the star of RoboCop: Rogue City.

Even though many would say that the good of RoboCop doesn't go past the first movie, Rogue City has helped to redeem the character. What made the movie stand out was that it pulled no punches in depicting violent criminals and a robotic police officer who responded with a similar level of violence. The game gives you the chance to experience things from RoboCop's perspective as he fights a one-cyborg war against crime with all the machine power and firepower he can wield while trying to minimize collateral damage.