Epic Games Store — GetHigh.EXE, Mafia Hotel and Sorry We're Closed
Epic Games Store has been accumulating offers outside its weekly schedule, offering three different games to claim — each with its own audience and peculiarities. The combination is particularly interesting: casual parkour, social deduction for parties, and cult survival horror.
GetHigh.EXE ($1.99) by Zypong is a 3D parkour arcade challenge where the player runs, jumps and dodges through obstacle courses to reach the top. With simple but precise controls, it combines platforming tension with the satisfaction of mastering movement sequences — the kind of game perfect for quick sessions between meetings or anyone wanting to test their reflexes with no strings attached. Developed by a single programmer, the game supports keyboard/mouse and controller, and the Epic promotion serves as a showcase for an indie title that has received positive feedback from the speedrunning community. The offer ends at 11:00 EST on November 2. Anyone who claims it keeps it permanently in their library.
GetHigh.EXE — Epic Games Store
Mafia Hotel by RedForge is a social deduction game supporting up to 16 simultaneous players, following the format popularized by titles like Among Us. During the day, hotel guests gather at the bar to debate, accuse and vote on who belongs to the Mafia. At night, the Mafia secretly chooses a target to eliminate, while Security chooses someone to protect. The game, normally priced at $1.99, adds a layer of special abilities to the classic 'mafia' format, with each character having a unique ability that changes the dynamics of negotiations and votes. This promotion is an initiative by the developer itself, outside Epic's weekly free schedule, giving players more time to claim — until 20:02 on November 1. A great opportunity for anyone wanting to play with friends during Halloween.
Mafia Hotel — Epic Games Store
Sorry We're Closed by British studio à la mode will be Epic Games Store's final free game in October 2026. Available from October 29 to November 5, the game, normally priced at $24.99, stands out for its retro narrative and a unique mechanic that switches between first and third person perspectives — the player experiences the story as a hotel guest invaded by supernatural creatures, but occasionally takes control of demonic entities in strategic turns. With pixel art graphics that evoke the horror classics of the 90s and a soundtrack that alternates between suspense and chaos, Sorry We're Closed has been considered by many analysts as one of the best horror indies of the recent generation. The promotion takes place exactly on October 29, when the current Epic free games (Sker Ritual and Home) end. Anyone who claims it keeps it permanently — and the Halloween week is the perfect moment to dive into a game that turns the very horror mechanics into narrative puzzles.
Sorry We're Closed — Epic Games Store
> Epic Games Store summary (free to keep, until deadline): | Game | Price | Condition | Ends | Platform | |---|---|---|---|---| | GetHigh.EXE | $1.99 | Free to keep | Nov 2 | Windows, macOS | | Mafia Hotel | $1.99 | Free to keep | Nov 1 | Windows, macOS | | Sorry We're Closed | $24.99 | Free to keep | Nov 5 | Windows, macOS |
Steam — Four new free-to-play (October 23) and Free Weekend
Steam added four new free-to-play games to its platform on October 23, all permanently free to download and keep in your library. The titles are quite different in genre, covering everything from brawlers to management sims — reflecting Valve's strategy of keeping a diverse F2P catalog.
aSc Boom is a wizard brawler for 1 to 4 local multiplayer players, where players use brick blocks as cover and bombs to eliminate rivals in square arenas. The brick system works as both defense and attack — each broken brick releases blocks that can hit any nearby player, including you. The game uses AI to generate the soundtrack, creating a unique sonic environment for each session.
The Residual is a short atmospheric narrative platformer about loneliness and memory. The developer informs that generative AI was used to help with programming and create most of the visual assets. The story follows a world that is unraveling — a poetic metaphor about loss and renewal.
Webs of Reverie combines tower defense elements with dream mechanics, where the player plants dream seeds to create defenses against night creatures. Moto Racing Manager puts the player in charge of a professional motorcycle racing team, managing contracts, training, and racing strategies.
All are permanently free-to-play — no deadline, no subscription, no catch. Just visit each Steam page and add to your catalog. The DeadPoly free weekend, the indie zombie survival game by a single programmer, continues active until October 26 — with positive player reviews for its deep crafting mechanics and exploration tension.
> Permanent Free-to-Play (added 10/23): | Game | Genre | Platforms | |---|---|---| | aSc Boom | Wizard brawler, 1–4 players | Windows | | The Residual | Narrative platformer | Windows, macOS | | Webs of Reverie | Dream tower defense | Windows | | Moto Racing Manager | Management simulator | Windows, macOS |
> Free Weekend (until 10/26): | Game | Normal price | Condition | Ends | |---|---|---|---| | DeadPoly | Variable price | Play free for 3 days | 10/26 |
Direct links: aSc Boom · The Residual · Webs of Reverie · Moto Racing Manager · DeadPoly
Steam Next Fest — October 2026
The October 2026 Steam Next Fest is ongoing until October 26, offering dozens of free demos from games about to launch or enter Early Access. This edition is the largest ever, with over 200 demos available.
Highlights include No Body No Problem! (3+1 player co-op hiding a body, entering Early Access on October 27), ZERO KNOWLEDGE (cyberpunk roguelike deckbuilder played on a 4×4 board with comparable cards and edges), Hela (cozy mouse adventure for 1–2 players on a shared screen), Deepward (hero swapping in combat with permanent consequences), and several indie MMOs entering Early Access in the coming weeks.
Demos are free to try and don't require a purchase — just visit the demo page on Steam. After the event, some demos may be removed, but many will remain available. Next Fest is one of the best opportunities of the year to try indie games before any financial commitment.
Amazon Prime Gaming — 10 games in October 2026
Amazon Prime Gaming is offering 10 free games in October 2026, split across two weekly batches. The games are permanently free for Prime members — just claim them via Amazon Luna.
The most notable titles include DOOM (2016) via GOG, with a Metacritic of 85 and about 17 hours of gameplay — the classic FPS reboot that redefined the genre with its brutal speed and iconic weapon design. Five Nights at Freddy's: Into the Pit via Epic Games Store is a 2D spin-off from the FNAF franchise that received critical acclaim when it launched in 2024, with an emotionally intense narrative and pixel art that honors the series' origins while adding narrative depth.
Other rotation titles include: Conarium and WarBreeds (via GOG, from October 8), Vampire: The Masquerade – Swansong via Epic Games Store (from October 15, a CRPG with over 8 hours of gameplay), Caravan SandWitch via Amazon Games App (from October 15, a caravan Roguelite in the Desert), and Time Travel: Escape Room via Legacy Games (available since October 22, a point-and-click puzzle adventure).
To claim, simply visit luna.amazon.com/claims/home with an active Prime account. All games are yours forever — even after canceling Prime.
> Prime Gaming summary (requires Amazon Prime): | Game | Condition | Platform | Price | |---|---|---|---| | DOOM (2016) | Free to keep | GOG | ~$19.99 | | FNAF: Into the Pit | Free to keep | Epic Games Store | $9.99 | | Conarium | Free to keep | GOG | $24.99 | | WarBreeds | Free to keep | GOG | $19.99 | | Vampire: Swansong | Free to keep | Epic Games Store | $39.99 | | Caravan SandWitch | Free to keep | Amazon Games App | $14.99 | | Time Travel: Escape Room | Free to keep | Legacy Games | $19.99 |
Xbox Game Pass — 7 new games (October 26–30)
Xbox Game Pass receives seven new games the week of October 26–30, 2026, per Xbox Wire. These are varied titles covering everything from MMO-lite to horror parkour, with a remastered classic in between.
Scramble Knights Online (Oct 26) is an MMO-lite where the player trains as a knight in a shared kingdom called Terracott, working with friends to conquer dungeons, defeat monsters and forge powerful items. The game combines RPG elements with cooperative exploration and real-time character progression. Available on Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, and PC Game Pass.
The Séance of Blake Manor (Oct 27) is an investigative adventure game where private investigator Declan Ward travels to Blake Manor looking for a missing woman. With supernatural suspense elements, the game blends detective narrative with exploration and puzzle mechanics. Available on Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Xbox Play Anywhere.
Plants vs. Zombies Remastered (Oct 29) brings PopCap's classic back in glorious HD, with new levels, redrawn art, and the same irreverent humor that made the original a milestone of casual gaming. Available for Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, and EA Play.
Terrible Lizards (Oct 29) is a debut horror parkour game from studio WDR, where the player must survive an amusement park infested with creatures. It is the studio's first release.
Additionally, the following have been announced for future arrival: CROAK (Xbox Series X|S, PC, March 2027), Mouthwashing (PC/Xbox One, October 29), No, I'm Not a Human (2027) and Drill Keeper (PC, summer 2027).
> New to Game Pass (26–30/10): | Game | Release | Platforms | Genre | |---|---|---|---| | Scramble Knights Online | 10/26 | Cloud, Xbox, PC | MMO-lite | | The Séance of Blake Manor | 10/27 | Cloud, Xbox, PC | Adventure | | Plants vs. Zombies Remastered | 10/29 | Cloud, Xbox, PC | Tower Defense | | Terrible Lizards | 10/29 | Cloud, Xbox | Horror parkour |
Scramble Knights Online — Xbox · The Séance of Blake Manor — Xbox · Game Pass October 2026 Wave 2 — Xbox Wire
Weekly summary
- Epic Games: GetHigh.EXE (Nov 2), Mafia Hotel (Nov 1), Sorry We're Closed (Oct 29–Nov 5) — all free to keep - Steam F2P: aSc Boom, The Residual, Webs of Reverie, Moto Racing Manager — permanently free - Steam Free Weekend: DeadPoly until Oct 26 - Steam Next Fest: 200+ free demos until Oct 26 - Prime Gaming: 7 free games (requires Prime) - Game Pass: 4 new games this week (requires subscription)
Sources: Epic Games Store — Free Games (Epic Games Store oficial), GameRant — Steam Free Weekend October 2026 (Brent Koepp), ScreenRant — 4 Steam Free Games October 23 (ScreenRant editorial), CBR — Amazon Luna Free Games FNAF, Doom (Josh Coulson), Xbox Wire — Next Week on Xbox Oct 26–30 (Xbox Wire editorial), GameRant — Epic Games Mafia Hotel Free to Keep (Drew Swanson)
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