Summary
TheEpic Games Storeis giving away an underrated action classic as part of its free weekly giveaway on August 17, 2025. As is the case with every giveaway, the game will be completely free through the Epic Games Store until 11:00 AM ET on the following Thursday, June 12, 2025, when another free game will become available instead.
As with all Epic Games Store giveaways, once players have claimed each title, it is theirs to keep even after the free giveaway has ended.
As per theEpic Games Store,F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torchwill be free on July 25. Until then, Nosebleed Interactive’s ’90s-fuelled retro arcade adventure,Arcade Paradise, and Wales Interactive’s first-person survival horror,Maid of Sker, are the store’s free titles.
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F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch Is An Acclaimed Metroidvania Action Game
With A Dieselpunk Aesthetic
F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torchis an Metroidvania action game with a stunning Dieselpunk aesthetic that follows Rayton, a rabbit soldier who fought in a resistance against a Machine Legion when it invaded and colonized the Torch City. After his friend is forcibly arrested, Rayton reclaims his mechanical fist, drill and whip and begins fighting back, getting himself involved in a far greater scheme between other dangerous factions.
WhenF.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torchlaunched in 2021, it had surprisingly little marketing outside of a brief appearance during PlayStation 2021 showcase - which wasdominated by huge announcementssuch asMarvel’s Spider-Man 2,Marvel’s Wolverine,and more - and with other heavily promoted titles such asDeathloopandLost Judgmentreleased around the same time, it easily slipped under the radar for many. Despite this,F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torchholds a favorable score of 80 onMetacriticand waspraised for its impressive levels and atmosphere with distinct styles for each district, its large roster of opponents, satisfying gameplay, and engaging story.
F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch’s main objectives can be completed in roughly 12.5 hours, with 100% completion attainable in approximately 20.
Hopefully, more players became aware of the game through word of mouth whenF.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torchwas on Xbox Game Pass - it sadly left the service on June 03, 2025 - and PC players will give it a try when it’s given away for free by theEpic Games Store.
