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It's natural. Epic Games StoreSome of the most popular free games are the famous AAA games such as: hogwarts legacy, civilization 6, death loop, dead island 2and control. But while powerful games may make for the most immediately exciting freebies, the Epic Games Store is also home to a ton of smaller indie games worth downloading, including: shifu, be afraid of the spotlight, viewfinderand Ghost Runner.

This week's Epic Games Store free game is one of those indie gems. Released in 2024, Botany Manor is a free game on the Epic Games Store on February 5th, and in some ways it feels like a kind of spiritual predecessor to February 5th. blue princeOne of the most acclaimed indie games of last year.

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February 5 Epic Games Store Free Game: Botany Manor

A must-play for Blue Prince fans

First released in April 2024
Developed by Balloon Studios
OpenCritic top critic average 83rd place
Regular retail price: $24.99
A puzzle game set in an English mansion
Link to Botany Manor on the Epic Games Store

Developed by Devon-based Balloon Studios Botany Manor is a puzzle game set in 2024 where players take on the role of Arabella Green, a retired botanist who has just inherited a mansion in the English countryside. In this manor house, players will attempt to grow a variety of magical plants, many of which require specific conditions to thrive. To discover the secrets behind these plants, players must explore the mansion and use the information found within them to interact with the environment and collect clues that help the plants grow.

Fans of the 2025 puzzle game sensation blue prince It may feel like you're already in familiar territory. On the surface, Botany Manor and blue prince Both games share a somewhat similar premise in that they begin with the player character inheriting a mysterious mansion with seemingly supernatural properties. Both games have very distinct art styles that share some core characteristics. both Botany Manor and blue prince We aim for a minimalist art style, with landscape objects and environmental structures featuring simple designs with careful linework. Both games use lighting and shadows effectively to add depth to minimally detailed objects.

of course, Botany Manor and blue prince They are far from copies of each other. Although both are puzzle games that focus on environmental clues and point-and-click style gameplay, blue princeThe gameplay loop of is far from that of . Botany Manor. where Botany Manor Featuring a linear chapter-based progression, blue prince's Roguelike Loop has players experience most puzzles in a non-linear order.

when again Botany Manor Upon its initial release, the game received a very strong response from critics, receiving a top critic average of 83 on OpenCritic, with 91% of critics recommending the game. Almost exactly one year later, blue prince Upon its arrival, it received even greater acclaim from critics. blue prince It currently holds a top critic average of 90 on OpenCritic, with 95% of critics recommending it. while Botany Manor It may not offer an addictive roguelike loop or a wealth of optional content. blue prince But the upcoming free Epic Games Store games may still scratch that itch. blue prince Fans looking for a similar puzzle experience.

released: April 9, 2024
ESRB: E for everyone
developer: balloon studio
publisher: whitethorn game

Other Epic Games Store Freebies for February 5th

DLC for Pixel Gun 3D

while Botany Manor is the only free Epic Games Store game releasing on February 5th. Pixel Gun 3D Free DLC is also available. Titled 'Poison Retro Set', this DLC normally retails for $24.99 and comes with three new poison damage weapons inspired by the neon-tinged retro arcade aesthetic. These three new weapons are: