Highlights
- Epic Games Store users can claim Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak until August 31, followed by Cave Story+ then.
- Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak is a ground-based strategy game with massive fleets. Cave Story+ is a classic-style indie game with various gameplay modes and endings.
- While Homeworld and Cave Story+ are the last games for August, fans can look forward to new additions in September.
Epic Games Store users can claim Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak from now until August 31, at which time it will be replaced by Cave Story+. For those unfamiliar with it, Cave Story+ is an action-adventure indie game that pays homage to classic 8-bit and 16-bit games.
Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak is a ground-based real-time strategy game that serves as a prequel to the typically space-set RTS series. In this title, players must battle across the shifting sands of Kharak to discover Rachel S'jet's long-reaching destiny. Players will do so with massive fleets, extensive environments, tactical combat, and online multiplayer, should they wish. Its addition to the Epic Games Store should ensure a nice little bump in the player base, but strategy games aren't for everyone. Luckily for them, it's not a long wait until the next title drops.
In Cave Story, players will take on the role of a young amnesiac boy who discovers the Mimigas, cute rabbit-like creatures, have been captured by a mad scientist. Players set out on a quest to save them and discover their past. The gameplay is pretty straightforward, as for the most part, players are capable of running, jumping, shooting, and flying. On top of that, players can expect a variety of gameplay modes like a Boss Rush, a plethora of bosses, a handful of levels, 10 unique weapons, and four unique endings, depending on how players tackle the title.
Epic Games Store August List: Free Games
- Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak (August 24 - August 31)
- Cave Story+ (August 31 - September 7)
The addition of Homeworld and Cave Story+ ensure players are getting the best of two worlds: a much-loved strategy game and a much-loved classic-style indie game. It ultimately remains to see how they are well-received, but the sheer variety between the two should be applauded.
The Epic Games Store's August 24 addition of Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak also means it's the last game of the month (beyond one day), but fans have plenty to look forward to in September. Even if the new selection also doesn't scratch the right itch for players, then fans know that EGS will rotate in another game(s) on September 7. Usually in these cases, a little patience is rewarded, but while some fans may need a little patience, it's clear some are off to the races with the latest and upcoming additions.
Epic Games Store users get a handful of free games every month.