Two Games to Claim for Free on Epic Games Store Before May 21
It is the weekly appointment you simply cannot miss. The Epic Games Store is dropping a truly generous duo this week : a co-op tactical RPG designed for game nights with friends, and a deep dive into Gotham with the best narrative Batman ever crafted by Telltale. Combined full price value : nearly $75. Price you pay : zero. You have until Thursday, May 21 at 5 PM to add them to your account, and once claimed, they are yours forever. Here is why these two really deserve your attention.
Sunderfolk : The Tactical RPG That Turns Your Phone into a Controller
A Digital Board Game Concept
Do you love board game nights but don't exactly want to unpack a ten-foot board on your coffee table ? Sunderfolk is exactly what you needed without even knowing it. Developed by Secret Door, the studio founded by Mike Morhaime, the former head of Blizzard, the game offers a tactical co-op experience that openly flirts with the spirit of D&D nights, without the complexity of the rules.
💾 Sunderfolk, released in April 2025, already boasts over 1,600 reviews on Steam with 94 % positive ratings. Hard to do much better for an indie of this caliber.
Your Smartphone as a Controller : The Game-Changing Idea
The truly clever thing in Sunderfolk is its smartphone control system. In local co-op, one copy of the game is all you need. Your friends scan a QR code on the screen with their phones, which instantly become their controller, inventory, and skill book. It is smooth, frictionless, and especially accessible to people who don't carry an Xbox controller in their bag. This simple idea makes the game perfect for both hardcore gamers and casual friends who might not know a bumper from a trigger.
💡 Good to know : in online multiplayer, every player must own their own copy. But in local co-op via smartphone, only the host needs to own the game. Your friends play for free via the Sunderfolk Controller app.
Growing a Village Between Battles
Between tactical missions, you return to the village of Arden : a cozy hub where you upgrade shops, craft gear, and build bonds with the inhabitants. The game received a major 2.0 update in early 2026 that significantly deepened this management dimension. It is the balance between the tension of turn-based combat, where the order of your skill cards really matters, and these moments of rest in the village, that gives Sunderfolk its unique rhythm.
Sunderfolk is free on the Epic Games Store until May 21, 2026. Its usual value is $49.99. Claim it here before the deadline.
The Telltale Batman Shadows Edition : The Dark Knight in Film Noir Mode
Ten Episodes, Two Seasons, One Massive Bundle
We shift vibes completely with The Telltale Batman Shadows Edition. Here, there are no dice and no cards. You make decisions that have consequences, and some of them can break Gotham, or Bruce Wayne. This edition brings together the entire Telltale narrative saga : all ten episodes across two full seasons, Batman : The Telltale Series (2016) and Batman : The Enemy Within (2017). It is an impressive amount of content for a game available for free.
🕹️ Expect about 15 to 20 hours to complete both seasons. Batman : The Telltale Series has over 7,600 Steam reviews with 86 % positive. The Enemy Within, considered darker and more ambitious, is rated even higher.
The Shadows Mode : When Gotham Goes Sin City
The standout feature of this edition is the Shadows Mode. The game features remastered textures and a black and white visual treatment with selective color touches, much in the spirit of Sin City or the 2022 movie The Batman. It is both beautiful and heavy, heightening the drama of every dialogue and every choice. If you have never experienced Telltale’s take on the Dark Knight, prepare for a version of the myth that takes fascinating liberties : the Wayne family is not who you think, and neither is the Joker.
Telltale achieved something rare : telling a Batman story that belongs to no existing canon, making it entirely yours.
The Telltale Batman Shadows Edition is free on the Epic Games Store until May 21, 2026. Usual value : $24.99. Claim it here.
Why This Duo is Truly Worth It
We are looking at two games with very different but complementary profiles. Sunderfolk is perfect for testing a new genre with friends who aren't necessarily hardcore gamers : the smartphone-as-a-controller concept removes all the usual friction of multiplayer. Batman, on the other hand, offers high-level interactive storytelling, ideal for those wanting an immersive and well-written solo experience.
- Sunderfolk : Tactical co-op RPG for 1 to 4 players, ideal for game nights, with smartphone controllers for local play.
- Batman Shadows Edition : 10 narrative episodes, 15 to 20 hours of gameplay, includes the film noir visual remaster.
- Total value at normal price : approximately $75. Available for free until May 21, 2026 at 5 PM.
⚠️ Don't sleep on this. Once May 21 passes, these two games return to their normal prices. Just claim them on your Epic Games Store account, and they remain in your library permanently, even if you don't launch them right away.
So, which one are you booting up first this weekend ? Tactical cooperation with Sunderfolk, or the dark alleys of Gotham with Batman ? Let us know in the comments below.
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