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Epic Games' Seventh Free Mystery Game Impresses with Award-Winning Credentials

by Thomas Feb 13,2025

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Epic Games Store Offers Free Horror Fishing Game, Dredge

The Epic Games Store is giving away the award-winning horror fishing game, Dredge, for free until December 25th at 10 AM CST. Released in 2023, Dredge garnered critical acclaim, winning IGN's Best Indie Game Award and receiving numerous other nominations. Reviewers praised its compelling narrative, immersive atmosphere, and exceptional sound design.

This marks the seventh free game in the Epic Games Store's ongoing mystery game promotion. Previous giveaways included titles like The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria, Vampire Survivors, and Astrea: Six-Sided Oracle. The promotion continues with several unannounced games scheduled through January 2nd.

While Dredge offers a captivating experience typically completed within 10 hours, players seeking extended gameplay can purchase two available DLC expansions: The Iron Rig and The Pale Reach, currently discounted on the Epic Games Store. The future of the Dredge franchise also looks bright, with a film adaptation currently in development.

Epic Games Store Free Mystery Games 2024 (Partial List):

  • The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria (December 12-19)
  • Vampire Survivors (December 19)
  • Astrea: Six-Sided Oracles (December 20)
  • TerraTech (December 21)
  • Wizard of Legend (December 22)
  • Dark and Darker - Legendary Status (December 23)
  • Dredge (December 24-25)
  • ??? (December 25 onwards)

Don't miss your chance to claim Dredge for free and experience this critically acclaimed indie title before the offer ends!