December 2024’s Third Free Mystery Game Unveiled on Epic Games Store

Overview of Epic Games Store December Freebies

Grab the indie title Astrea: Six-Sided Oracles free of charge until December 21 at 11 AM EST.
A new complimentary game will be available each day through January 2.
Astrea: Six-Sided Oracles has received accolades for its engaging roguelike deck-building mechanics and artistic design.

This December, the Epic Games Store has introduced the eagerly awaited third free Mystery Game for 2024: Astrea: Six-Sided Oracles. After releasing Vampire Survivors on December 19, this thrilling indie title can be downloaded at no cost until December 21 at 11 AM EST.

Each year, Epic Games Store delights users with a plethora of free games during the festive season, a tradition that has become immensely popular among gamers. Enthusiasts look forward to speculating and sharing their guesses about available titles throughout the month. The December festivities kicked off with the offering of The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria from December 12 to December 19. Excitingly, gamers can expect a new free game to be unveiled daily until January 2, culminating in the announcement of the last free title, which will remain available for an entire week.

Astrea: Six-Sided Oracles, initially released for PC in 2023 and later adapted for all major consoles in 2024, is available for free download until December 21. This captivating deck-building game is lauded for its distinctive roguelike mechanics. Fans often compare it to Slay the Spire by Mega Crit, as participants navigate a series of randomized paths while defeating adversaries and acquiring unique dice that significantly alter gameplay outcomes. Currently, the game boasts an impressive average rating of 87 on OpenCritic, with unanimous recommendations from critics.

2024 Free Mystery Games on Epic Games Store

The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria (Available from December 12 to December 19)
Vampire Survivors (Available from December 19)
Astrea: Six-Sided Oracles (Available from December 20)
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This month’s offerings continue with Astrea: Six-Sided Oracles, following closely behind the 24-hour release of Vampire Survivors, which launched on December 19. Developed by the solo creator poncle, Vampire Survivors has won over players with its roguelike gameplay, where participants fend off relentless waves of enemies while enhancing their abilities. The game has enjoyed several updates and expansions since its 2022 launch, with the latest being the cleverly designed “Ode to Castlevania”DLC—an homage to the classic title that inspired its creation.

Recent rumors surrounding the giveaway, primarily via leak sources like billbil-kun, suggest that the Epic Games Store will showcase a total of 16 games throughout this promotional campaign. Although the specific titles remain undisclosed, many fans are eagerly examining previous year giveaways for hints. Last December, gamers were thrilled with free access to popular titles such as Destiny 2: Legacy Collection, Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition, Ghostwire: Tokyo, and The Outer Worlds: Spacer’s Choice Edition.

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