Epic Games Store’s latest weekly giveaway features Calico, a cozy cat cafe sim, and LONESTAR, a strategic roguelike spaceship deckbuilder. Both are free to claim until June 4, 2026.
Epic Games Store has revealed its latest weekly freebies, and this time gamers are getting two indie titles worth a combined $24.98 at no cost. Calico, a cozy cat cafe life sim, and LONESTAR, a strategic roguelike spaceship deckbuilder, are both available to claim right now and will remain free until June 4, 2026. Once added to your library, both games are yours to keep permanently.
What Is Calico?
Calico is a day-in-the-life community simulation game developed by Peachy Keen Games and published by Whitethorn Games. Originally released in December 2020, it tasks players with a single adorable mission: rebuild the town’s cat cafe and fill it with cute, cuddly creatures. The game features no fail states, no combat, and no stress. It has been described as an “interactive dollhouse” that embraces coziness before the cozy genre even had a formal name.
Players can decorate the cafe interior and exterior with furniture and toys, befriend animals across the island (cats, dogs, red pandas, and more), and use a potion system to bend the rules of reality. The standout feature is the ability to enlarge animals to rideable sizes, meaning you can literally ride a giant cat across the map. A cooking minigame shrinks your character down to egg-size for a parkour kitchen experience, and a full character creator with inclusive body-type options rounds out the customization.
On Steam, Calico holds an 88% positive rating across over 2,600 reviews. The main story takes roughly four hours to complete, but the cafe management and exploration loop can keep you busy well beyond that. The game is available on both PC and Mac through this giveaway. Its regular price is $11.99.
What Is LONESTAR?
LONESTAR is a strategic roguelike spaceship deckbuilder developed by Math Tide and published by Thermite Games. It launched into full release on April 3, 2025, after over a year in early access. Players take on the role of a bounty hunter working for the Association, a galaxy-spanning organization that tracks down wanted criminals scattered across the universe.
The core mechanic revolves around a unique shockwave battle system. Each round, randomly generated energy is offered to recharge your spaceship’s units. Both sides accumulate power, and the one with the higher total wins the shockwave clash. Between missions, paid vacations let you buy treasures, upgrade units, repair your ship, and encounter special events that shape your run.
The numbers behind LONESTAR are impressive for an indie title: 170+ combat units, 140+ treasures, 35 recruitable pilots (spanning Humans, Beastkin, Treants, and Mechs), nearly 100 wanted criminals including 15 boss-level felons, 8 difficulty levels, and 46 Steam achievements. On Steam, it holds a “Very Positive” rating at 90% across 800+ reviews. Its regular price is $12.99, and it is available on PC only.
How Do the Two Games Compare?
This week’s giveaway is a study in contrasts. One game is about petting cats and baking pastries; the other is about hunting space criminals with deckbuilding strategy. Here is a quick comparison:
| Feature | Calico | LONESTAR |
|---|---|---|
| Genre | Life Simulation / Cozy | Roguelike Deckbuilder |
| Developer | Peachy Keen Games | Math Tide |
| Publisher | Whitethorn Games | Thermite Games |
| Release Date | December 2020 | April 2025 |
| Regular Price | $11.99 | $12.99 |
| Steam Rating | 88% Positive | 90% Very Positive |
| Platform | PC, Mac | PC only |
| Multiplayer | No | No |
Both titles are single-player experiences rated E for Everyone. Calico suits players looking for a relaxing, creative sandbox. LONESTAR is better for those who enjoy tactical depth, replayable runs, and progressively harder challenges.
How to Claim the Free Games
Claiming free games from the Epic Games Store takes less than a minute:
- Visit the Epic Games Store free games page.
- Log in with your Epic Games account (or create a free one if you do not have one yet).
- Click on the game you want, then select “Get” on the store page.
- The game will be permanently added to your library at no cost.
You do not need to install the games immediately. As long as you claim them before the June 4 deadline, they stay in your library forever. You can download and play them whenever you like.
What About Mobile?
Epic Games Store also has a mobile giveaway running alongside the PC offerings. This week, Northgard, a Norse mythology-based real-time strategy game, is free on the Epic Games Store mobile app. The app is available globally on Android and on iPhone/iPad in the EU. Claiming mobile freebies requires scanning a QR code from the Epic Games Store website and installing the Epic mobile app directly, since it is not available on the Google Play Store or Apple App Store.
What Is Free on Epic Next Week?
Starting June 4, 2026, Epic Games Store will rotate in new free titles. The next offerings are listed as mystery games, continuing the pattern Epic has maintained through much of May 2026. The storefront typically drops hints about the upcoming mystery games before the reveal each Thursday at 8 AM PT / 11 AM ET / 5 PM CET.
For context, Epic gave away 89 free games across 2024, representing over $2,229 in value per player. Major past giveaways have included titles like GTA V, Hogwarts Legacy, Death Stranding Director’s Cut, Deathloop, and the BioShock Collection. The programme shows no signs of slowing down in 2026.
Are These Games Worth Claiming?
At a price of zero, there is very little reason not to add both to your library. Calico is a genuinely relaxing experience that works well as a palate cleanser between more intense gaming sessions. LONESTAR offers surprising strategic depth for a free pickup, with its shockwave combat system and extensive build variety giving it strong replay value. Both titles have earned positive Steam ratings, and neither requires a powerful gaming rig to run.
Some players note that Calico lacks complex challenges and that its gameplay loop is limited beyond the main story. LONESTAR’s difficulty curve can feel uneven, and certain upgrade paths may be confusing at first. These are minor drawbacks considering the games cost nothing to claim.
Building an Epic Games Library Over Time
Regular Epic Games Store users who have claimed weekly freebies consistently may now have libraries containing hundreds of games worth thousands of dollars. These accounts hold real value in the gaming marketplace.
Do Not Miss the Deadline
Calico and LONESTAR are free to claim until Thursday, June 4, 2026. After that, they revert to their regular prices and the next set of free games takes their place. Set a reminder, open the Epic Games Store, and add both to your library before the window closes. It takes seconds and the games are yours permanently.
