Epic Games Store review

Epic Games Store ranks second on value. Its free games page says it gives you a free game every week, and Epic Rewards adds 5% back on eligible purchases, credited to your Rewards balance two weeks after you buy and usable alongside other discounts and coupons. Epic's refund policy matches Steam on PC and Mac: games marked refundable can be returned within 14 days of purchase if you have less than two hours of runtime, and self-refundable games can be refunded from the Transactions page without contacting support. Epic says the store reaches over 295 million users in 187 countries and accepts 80+ payment methods. It falls behind Steam on features, with a smaller catalog and fewer community tools such as mod workshops, and subscriptions, virtual currency and gifts are usually non-refundable. Mobile purchases get a two hour window only. Claim the weekly free games even if you buy elsewhere.

Who it is for

PC players who want free games and cash-back style rewards on top of regular sales.

Price

Free to use; a free game every week, no paid membership required.

Epic Games Store gives you a free game every week.
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 10, 2026.

Key features

• A free game every week, with free giveaways every Thursday on mobile and PC
• Epic Rewards: 5% back on eligible purchases, usable on later purchases
• Self-serve refunds from the Transactions page for self-refundable games
• Large free-to-play section including Fortnite, Rocket League and Fall Guys
• Checkout with 80+ payment methods in 43 regional currencies

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Weekly free games cost nothing to claim and stay in your library
• Strength: Rewards stack with other discounts and coupons
• Strength: Refund rule on PC and Mac matches Steam's two week, two hour limit
• Weakness: Smaller catalog and fewer community features than Steam
• Weakness: Mobile purchases only have a two hour refund window
• Weakness: Rewards arrive 14 days after purchase and expire after 25 months

Key facts

• Free games: One every week
• Epic Rewards: 5% back on eligible purchases
• Refund rule (PC and Mac): Within 14 days, under 2 hours runtime
• Users: Over 295 million across 187 countries
• Payment: 80+ methods, 43 regional currencies

Where it ranks

Epic Games Store is No. 2 in our Best Places to Buy Video Games verdict.