Steam: Origins Trading Card Game — F2P with "Very Positive" Reviews
Origins Trading Card Game, developed by Koin Games, entered Steam Early Access on October 27 and already boasts a "Very Positive" rating with 89% recommendation across 75 reviews. The game positions itself as the first truly free-to-compete TCG (Trading Card Game) with zero pay-to-win mechanics. The gameplay is fast and dynamic: both players move simultaneously, eliminating the downtime between turns and keeping the pace relentlessly fast. Each match takes place in one of 100+ rotating locations, with decks built from reimagined legends such as Robin Hood, Mulan, and other historical and mythological icons. All competitive cards are earned through gameplay — monetization comes only from cosmetic rare card packs and limited variants that can be traded on the Steam Marketplace. The developer has confirmed the game will remain free-to-compete forever, even after exiting Early Access. The Steam Next Fest community had already given a warm reception during the demo (86% positive), and the full release expanded the playable card pool to over 100 playable cards with ranked play mode and a $10,000 Crimson Cup tournament prize pool.
Origins Trading Card Game — Steam
Type: Free-to-Play (F2P), Competitive TCG Rating: Very Positive (89% across 75 reviews) Developer: Koin Games
Epic Games Store: Sorry We's Closed — the Sole Free Game This Week (and This Month)
Epic Games Store has confirmed that Sorry We's Closed, developed by British studio à la mode games and published by Akupara Games, will be the only title in next week's free promotion (October 29 through November 5). This is a notable deviation from Epic's recent pattern: after nearly two months of offering multiple free games per week, Epic is returning to a single-product giveaway format — and the chosen title is one of the store's highest-rated indie horror games. With an 83 Metascore on Metacritic (based on 20 reviews) and an 86% critic recommendation rate, the game is an immersive narrative survival horror that blends fixed-camera angles reminiscent of classic Resident Evil with first-person combat. The story follows Michelle, a young woman with the "Third Eye" who must navigate between the living world and the underworld of demons and angels. The game offers multiple endings based on player choices, a New Game+ mode with retained upgrades, and a Time Attack mode for players who want to test their combat skills. Priced at US$ 24.99, the title was originally released on November 14, 2024, and carries a Mature 17+ rating. The giveaway begins officially on Thursday, October 29, at 10 AM ET and runs through November 5 at 8 AM PT.
Sorry We's Closed — Epic Games Store
Original price: US$ 24.99 Free from: October 29 to November 5, 2026 Developer: à la mode games Metascore: 83 (Metacritic PC) Rating: M17+
Weekly Summary
| Platform | Game | Condition | End Date | Notable | |---|---|---|---|---| | Steam | Origins Trading Card Game | Permanent F2P | Indefinite | Zero pay-to-win, 100+ cards, simultaneous PvP | | Epic Games | Sorry We's Closed | Free (single game) | 11/5/2026 | Sole weekly giveaway, Metascore 83 | | Epic Games | Sker Ritual | Free (ongoing) | 10/29/2026 | Procedural FPS survival horror | | Epic Games | Home | Free (ongoing) | 10/29/2026 | Pixel art detective | | Epic Games | GetHigh.EXE | Free (ongoing) | 11/2/2026 | Indie neon parkour | | Epic Games | Mafia Hotel | Free (ongoing) | 11/1/2026 | 16-player social deduction |
Sources: Steam — @SteamGamesPC (Oct 28 free games, F2P announcements), Epic Games Store — Free Games (página oficial), OpenCritic — Steam Drops New 9/10 Game That's 100% Free To Keep Forever, AllKeyShop — Epic Games Store saves a brilliant 2024 horror hit for Halloween week
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