Epic Games Store is giving away narrative RPG Citizen Sleeper and rhythm-based FPS roguelite ROBOBEAT for free from June 18 to June 25, 2026. Here’s everything you need to know about both games.
Epic Games Store’s weekly free game lineup for June 18, 2026 features two critically acclaimed titles: Citizen Sleeper, a narrative RPG with an 82 Metacritic score, and ROBOBEAT, a rhythm-based FPS roguelite sitting at 83 on Metacritic. Both games are the 35th and 36th free titles offered through the store in 2026 and can be claimed until June 25, 2026 at 4:00 PM GMT.
What Is Citizen Sleeper?
Citizen Sleeper is a narrative RPG developed by Jump Over the Age and published by Fellow Traveller. Originally released on May 5, 2022, the game draws heavy inspiration from tabletop role-playing mechanics. Players take on the role of a “Sleeper,” a corporate-owned replicant entity with a robotic body and an emulated human mind. Having escaped from the Essen-Arp megacorporation, the Sleeper finds refuge on Erlin’s Eye, a derelict space station drifting between freedom and corporate control.
The gameplay revolves around a dice-based system. Each cycle, players roll between one and six dice depending on their character’s condition, then allocate those dice to various tasks across the station: working for money, hacking servers, repairing ships, stealing supplies, or engaging with the station’s diverse cast of characters. Eurogamer called it “a gentle, cerebral game of belonging and survival,” and RPGFan described it as “authentic, original cyberpunk fiction” that builds on the legacy of games like Disco Elysium.
The station houses gangs, refugees, engineers, corporate interests, and rogue programs operating in a digital dimension. Player choices branch the story in meaningful ways, and the game offers three distinct character classes with different starting abilities. With 95% positive critic reviews on Metacritic and a sequel (Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector) already released in 2025, this is a proven favourite among narrative game enthusiasts.
What Is ROBOBEAT?
ROBOBEAT is a rhythm-based first-person shooter with roguelite elements, developed solo by Simon Fredholm and published by Kwalee. Released on May 14, 2024, with a regular price of $19.99, the game holds a 95% positive rating on Steam from over 1,500 user reviews and an 83 Metacritic score from critics.
Players control Ace, a bounty hunter chasing down an eccentric robot showman named Frazzer through procedurally generated arenas. The core hook is beat-matched shooting: perfectly timed shots deal significantly more damage, while off-beat attacks can be nearly useless. The reticle pulses in time with the music, guiding players into the rhythm of combat.
Movement is equally dynamic, featuring wall-running, sliding, double jumps, rail-grinding, and a grappling hook. Over 50 weapons range from conventional revolvers and shotguns to more creative options like a ping-pong paddle that launches a ball at enemies. The roguelite structure means every run offers different weapon combinations, ability upgrades, and level layouts across four main biomes, each ending with a boss encounter.
Can You Use Your Own Music in ROBOBEAT?
Yes, and this is one of the game’s standout features. ROBOBEAT includes a built-in custom music editor that lets players upload their own tracks in .wav, .mp3, or .ogg formats. The game automatically generates beat maps based on the uploaded music, adjusting combat tempo accordingly. Higher BPM tracks make both players and enemies faster, adding a strategic layer to song selection. The base game also includes 38 built-in tracks spanning jazz-inspired pieces to intense techno-electronic compositions. Players can swap cassettes at any time during a run.
How to Claim This Week’s Free Games
Claiming free games on the Epic Games Store is straightforward:
- Visit the Epic Games Store website or open the Epic Games Launcher.
- Sign in with your Epic Games account (or create one for free).
- Navigate to the free games section.
- Click on Citizen Sleeper or ROBOBEAT.
- Click “Get” and complete the zero-cost checkout.
Once claimed, both games remain permanently in your library. You do not need to install them immediately, but you must add them before June 25, 2026 at 4:00 PM GMT. After that deadline, both titles revert to their regular prices.
Last Chance for Warhammer 40K: Speed Freeks and The Ouroboros King
Before Citizen Sleeper and ROBOBEAT go live on June 18, make sure to grab the current free titles if you haven’t already. Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks, a vehicular combat game set in the Warhammer 40K universe, and The Ouroboros King, a chess-based roguelite strategy game, are both available until June 18 at 4:00 PM GMT. Missing these means paying full price later.
What Free Games Are Coming After June 25?
Epic Games typically reveals the following week’s free titles when the current batch goes live. The games scheduled for June 25 to July 2, 2026 have not been officially announced yet but will likely be revealed on June 18 when Citizen Sleeper and ROBOBEAT become available. Based on previous patterns, the announcement usually arrives alongside the new weekly rotation every Thursday.
For context, the 2026 lineup so far has included major titles like Total War: Three Kingdoms, Tomb Raider I-III Remastered, Songs of Conquest, Disco Elysium: The Final Cut, Chivalry 2, and dozens more spanning indie gems to AAA releases.
How Many Free Games Has Epic Given Away in 2026?
With Citizen Sleeper and ROBOBEAT, Epic Games Store will have distributed 36 free titles in 2026 alone. The tradition of weekly giveaways began in 2018 and has continued without interruption. Every Thursday at 4:00 PM GMT (11:00 AM ET / 8:00 AM PT), a new set of games replaces the previous week’s offerings. Each title typically remains free for exactly one week.
The end-of-year holiday event in December 2025 alone saw 17 games given away, including Hogwarts Legacy and Disco Elysium: The Final Cut. Regular weekly drops then resumed in January 2026.
Which Platforms Are Citizen Sleeper and ROBOBEAT On?
This week’s Epic Games Store giveaway is for the PC versions. However, both games are also available on other platforms at their standard prices:
| Game | Platforms | Release Year | Metacritic (PC) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Citizen Sleeper | PC, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X/S, PS5 | 2022 | 82 |
| ROBOBEAT | PC, Nintendo Switch, PS5, Xbox | 2024 | 83 |
Citizen Sleeper’s Metacritic scores vary slightly by platform, reaching 85 on Xbox Series X/S. Its sequel, Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector, launched in early 2025.
Things Players Usually Ask
Are free Epic Games Store games really free forever?
Yes. Once you claim a game during its free promotion window, it stays in your Epic Games library permanently. You can download, uninstall, and re-download it at any time without additional cost.
Do I need to install the games right away?
No. You only need to claim the games through the store or launcher before the promotion ends. They are added to your library and can be downloaded whenever you choose.
Is Citizen Sleeper good for players who don’t usually play RPGs?
Citizen Sleeper leans more toward interactive fiction than traditional combat RPGs. If you enjoy well-written stories with branching decisions, similar to visual novels or narrative adventures, you will likely enjoy it even without RPG experience. The dice mechanics are intuitive and the game progresses at your own pace.
Can I turn off the rhythm mechanic in ROBOBEAT?
Yes. ROBOBEAT includes accessibility options that allow players to disable the beat-matching requirement entirely, turning it into a standard procedural FPS. This makes the game accessible to players who enjoy shooters but struggle with rhythm timing.
Is ROBOBEAT similar to Metal: Hellsinger?
Both games share the core concept of rhythm-matched shooting, but ROBOBEAT distinguishes itself with roguelite progression, procedurally generated levels, over 50 weapons, and the ability to import custom music. Metal: Hellsinger follows a more linear campaign structure, while ROBOBEAT emphasises replayability through randomised runs.
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