Epic Games Store is offering I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream and River City Girls 2 as free games from July 2 to July 9, 2026. Both titles stay in your library permanently once claimed.
Epic Games Store has added two new free titles to its weekly giveaway rotation. Starting July 2, 2026, I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream and River City Girls 2 are available to claim at no cost until July 9, 2026 at 4 PM GMT (8 AM PT / 11 AM ET). Both games carry “Very Positive” ratings on Steam, with over 3,800 combined user reviews between them.
What Is I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream?
I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream is a point-and-click psychological horror adventure originally released in 1995. It is based on Harlan Ellison’s acclaimed 1967 short story of the same name. On Steam, the game holds a Very Positive rating with over 2,300 reviews and 88% positive feedback.
The story takes place 109 years after a nuclear war, in which a sentient supercomputer called AM (Allied Mastercomputer) destroyed nearly all of humanity. AM kept five human survivors alive solely to torture them, physically and psychologically. Players take control of each of the five characters: Gorrister, Benny, Ellen, Nimdok, and Ted. Each character faces a unique scenario designed by AM to exploit their deepest fears, guilt, and personal trauma.
Gameplay revolves around ethical dilemmas and branching narratives. Topics like insanity, loss, abuse, and genocide are tackled through the player’s choices, leading to multiple possible endings. Ellison himself voiced AM in the original release, adding an unsettling layer of authenticity. The game’s controls and interface show their age, but the storytelling remains strikingly relevant in an era of rising AI discourse.
What Is River City Girls 2?
River City Girls 2 is a beat-’em-up action game developed by WayForward, released in December 2022. It carries an 81/100 on Metacritic (PC version) and an 85% positive rating on Steam across more than 1,500 reviews. Its standard retail price sits at $39.99.
The game brings back Misako, Kyoko, Kunio, and Riki alongside two new playable characters, Marian and Provie, for a total of six fighters. The expanded world map lets players roam through streets, shops, and secret areas while brawling with enemies, learning combos, and unlocking new abilities. Compared to the original River City Girls, the sequel offers a richer narrative, more diverse enemy types, and deeper combat mechanics.
Both local and online co-op are supported, making it an excellent pick for playing with friends. The vibrant pixel art, high-energy soundtrack, and sharp sense of humor earned the game praise from outlets like IGN, which gave it an 8/10.
How to Claim the Free Games
Claiming free games from the Epic Games Store takes about two minutes. Here is how to do it:
- Go to the Epic Games Store: Open store.epicgames.com in your browser, or launch the Epic Games Launcher on your PC.
- Sign in to your account: If you do not have one, creating an account is free. You only need an email address and your date of birth.
- Find the free games section: Scroll down on the homepage until you see the weekly free games banner.
- Click “Get”: Open the game’s store page and click the “Get” button.
- Complete the checkout: The price will show as $0.00. No payment details are required for free games.
You do not need to install the games immediately. Adding them to your library is enough. Once claimed, they remain permanently in your account, even after the free period ends. Just make sure you claim them before July 9, 2026.
What Were Last Week’s Free Games?
The previous week’s giveaway featured RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 Complete Edition and Voidwrought, available from June 25 to July 2, 2026. RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 is the classic park management sim from 2004, while Voidwrought is a fantasy horror Metroidvania. If you missed them, these titles have returned to their regular prices.
What Free Games Are Coming Next Week?
Epic Games has already confirmed the next pair of free games. Starting July 9, 2026, Nova Lands and Tattoo Tycoon will replace the current giveaway. Nova Lands is an automation and exploration adventure, while Tattoo Tycoon is a management simulation where players run their own tattoo studio. Both will be available for one week.
Notable Free Games from Epic Games Store in 2026
Epic Games Store has been running its weekly free game programme since late 2018, and 2026 has already delivered a strong lineup. Some highlights from the year so far include:
- Total War: Three Kingdoms (January)
- Bloons TD 6 (January)
- Nobody Wants to Die (February)
- Isonzo (March)
- The Stone of Madness
- Clone Drone in the Danger Zone
- The Telltale Batman Shadows Edition
- Songs of Conquest
- Citizen Sleeper (June)
- RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 Complete Edition (June)
In 2025, the store gave away major AAA titles including Kingdom Come: Deliverance, Hogwarts Legacy, LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, Deathloop, and Chivalry 2. The free games strategy continues to be one of Epic’s strongest tools in competing with Steam and other digital storefronts.
Things Players Often Want to Know
Do free games stay in my library forever?
Yes. Once you claim a free game during its giveaway window, it is permanently added to your account, exactly like a purchased title. You can download and play it at any time, even years later.
Do I need a credit card to claim free games?
No. Free game claims do not require any payment information. The checkout total is $0.00, and no card or wallet balance is needed.
Is the Epic Games Store available on mobile?
The Epic Games Store app is available on Android worldwide and on iPhone and iPad in the European Union. You can claim weekly free games through the mobile app as well.
What platforms do these games run on?
Both I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream and River City Girls 2 are PC games when claimed through the Epic Games Store. I Have No Mouth also has console versions on Nintendo Switch, Xbox, and PlayStation 5. River City Girls 2 is available on Switch, PS4, PS5, and Xbox as well, though those console versions are sold separately.
Can I play River City Girls 2 on Steam Deck?
Valve lists River City Girls 2 as “Playable” on Steam Deck. The Epic Games Store version may require additional configuration through tools like Heroic Games Launcher on Linux-based devices.
If you have built up a solid Epic Games library through these weekly giveaways, you might be interested in how Epic Games accounts are valued. The Epic Games account listings on GamerMarkt offer a look at the current marketplace for accounts with various game collections.
