Epic Games Store — Sorry We's Closed and Galaxy Kart
Epic Games Store swapped its October freebie for Sorry We's Closed, an indie survival horror that hit the platform on Wednesday, October 29 and remains free until November 5. The game, developed by à la mode games and published by Akupara Games, was originally released in 2014 and holds a 98% positive rating on Steam — equivalent to "Overwhelmingly Positive," the platform's highest quality distinction.
The premise is one of the most creative in the genre: you control Michelle, a young woman whose life was shortened by a curse from a powerful archdemon seeking love. The game alternates between fixed-camera exploration, in the classic horror style of the 1990s, and first-person shooting with "Third Eye" mechanics that allow you to see between the world of the living and the demonic. Each residence on Michelle's neighborhood street hides secrets, and RPG-style dialogue interactions with neighbors determine multiple endings — meaning playing more than once changes the entire experience. The soundtrack, composed by C. Bedford, Okumura, Devix and Catton Arthur, has been widely praised for creating an oppressive atmosphere that approaches Silent Hill without ever copying it. (Epic Games Store) (GamingBible) (Shacknews)
Later this week, on November 5, Epic will switch to Flotsam (a Paradox management game) and Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms: Morte's Renown Pack. (Metacritic)
Steam — Free Weekend: Football Manager 27
The most significant promotion this week is the Football Manager 27 Launch Preview, available free on Steam (also on Epic Games Store and Xbox Game Pass) until November 3. What makes this edition special is that the Free Play is not a limited trial — it delivers the complete game, including all teams, leagues, and management modes available in the final version. The only difference is that some player and club assets still undergoing rights-holder approval may be absent or replaced with generics, which is standard for preview releases in this century-old franchise.
Football Manager 27 introduces an enhanced "Tactical Effectiveness" system, giving the manager more in-game control with renewed opportunities to adjust strategies directly from the touchline. Stadiums and crowds received visual upgrades, and player animations were redone from scratch. The official launch is scheduled for November 10, and any progress made during the free period will be retained upon purchase — making this a practical opportunity to test PC compatibility before release. (Steam) (ghacks.net) (gamerant)
Steam — Free-to-Keep: Hexologic and Asleep: Act 1
Steam is offering two free-to-keep promotions ending this week:
Hexologic (until October 31, ending today) — Logic puzzle from Polish developer MythicOwl that takes the essence of Sudoku and rebuilds it on hexagonal grids. With 111 levels across 6 themed worlds and a relaxing soundtrack, the game holds 97% positive Steam reviews and a Metacritic score reflecting the same consensus. The regular price is $4.99, but during the promotion it can be added to your library permanently. (Polygon) (Steam) (GameVigil)
Asleep: Act 1 (until November 2) — 2D psychological horror by Black Hole Games set in 1990s Brazil. Protagonist Ana Lúcia is trapped in a nightmare where reality and dreams overlap — players explore disturbing environments, solve puzzles, and avoid creatures that react differently to light. The flashlight is both tool and weapon: it illuminates paths, repels enemies, but also attracts more dangerous creatures. The game features pixel art with fluid animation and has already accumulated 90% positive reviews. (VICE) (Unboxholics) (Gamerant)
Xbox Game Pass — Football Manager 27 Free Play Days
Beyond the Steam promotion, Football Manager 27 Launch Preview is available as Free Play Days on Xbox Game Pass (all tiers: Essential, Premium, and Ultimate) until November 3. Subscribers of every tier can download and play the full preview — which represents a significant expansion compared to earlier editions of the franchise, which often limited Free Play Days to demo mode. (Football Manager)
Weekly Summary
| Platform | Game | Condition | Ends | |---------|------|---------|---------| | Epic Games Store | Sorry We's Closed | Free-to-keep | Nov 5, 2026 | | Epic Games Store Mobile | Galaxy Kart | Free-to-keep (mobile) | Nov 5, 2026 | | Steam | Football Manager 27 (Launch Preview) | Free Weekend | Nov 3, 2026 | | Xbox Game Pass | Football Manager 27 (Launch Preview) | Free Play Days (all tiers) | Nov 3, 2026 | | Steam | Hexologic | Free-to-keep | Oct 31, 2026 | | Steam | Asleep: Act 1 | Free-to-keep | Nov 2, 2026 |
Sources: Epic Games Store, GamingBible, ghacks.net, VICE, Metacritic, GameVigil, Football Manager, Steam
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