Thursday, July 30 brought fresh news for gamers hunting free games and deals. The Epic Games Store refreshed its weekly catalog with two free titles, and Sony revealed the full PlayStation Plus lineup for August. Here's what's new.
Epic Games Store — OTXO + Sol Cesto (free until August 6) Epic Games Store has made two games free this week. OTXO is a top-down shooter with frenetic mechanics and an isometric view, described by critics as a mix of Hotline Miami and roguelite — each run is different with random weapons and abilities. Sol Cesto is a dungeon-crawling roguelite with turn-based tactical combat. Both games can be claimed until August 6 and remain in your library permanently.
- OTXO: https://store.epicgames.com/p/otxo - Sol Cesto: https://store.epicgames.com/p/sol-cesto
PlayStation Plus — August 2026 Games Sony has confirmed the free games for PlayStation Plus in August. The lineup includes titles available to Essential, Extra, and Premium subscribers starting the first Tuesday of August. Highlights include Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (already available since July), For the King 2, and CrossCode. Subscribers have until early September to claim them.
Steam Free-to-Keep Steam continues its Free-to-Keep promotion through July and August. The platform releases full games for limited time without prior notice — drop windows open unannounced and close on a fixed schedule. It's recommended to follow the Steam Free-to-Keep page or aggregator sites like GG Deals to avoid missing windows.
GOG and Prime Gaming GOG maintains its weekly DRM-Free deals, and Prime Gaming (Amazon Luna) continues offering PC games for Amazon Prime subscribers. This week's offers include indie titles and classics. Check the Prime Gaming page for the full list.
Keep an eye out: next Thursday (August 6), the Epic Games Store will refresh its free games with new titles — and Steam may open new Free-to-Keep windows at any time.
Weekly Analysis
OTXO and Sol Cesto represent an interesting trend in the Epic Games Store's free game strategy: the platform has increasingly invested in roguelites and indie titles with innovative mechanics, rather than blockbusters that have appeared in previous promotion cycles. OTXO, in particular, stands out for its monochromatic visual style and stylized violence, reminiscent of titles like Hotline Miami, but with additional roguelite progression layers that encourage multiple playthroughs. Sol Cesto offers a tactical experience that appeals to fans of games like Into the Breach, with turn-based combat that demands strategic positioning and resource management. Both games have positive reviews on Steam and Metacritic, making the offer even more attractive for those seeking quality without spending anything. To keep track of all promotions, we recommend following aggregator sites like GG Deals, which centralize offers from all platforms in one place and send alerts when wishlisted games go on sale. Whether you're into fast-paced shooters or tactical strategy, this week's free offerings from Epic Games Store deliver solid value at the perfect price of zero. Don't forget to also check the Free-to-Keep section on Steam, which may open new windows at any moment. Happy hunting!
Sources: Blizzard Watch, GameGrin, ComicBook.com
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