In Flotsam, you build your city right on the ocean—entirely out of trash.
Kids, wake up! The sun is shining, and do you know what day it is today? That’s right, Thursday! And that means you get to take a shower again today, but even more importantly: Epic has a new gift for you. And since it’s so wonderfully wet in the shower, this week’s free game is a perfect fit.
You have until November 12 at 4:59 p.m. to grab the nautical city-building simulation Flotsam for free. We’ll tell you exactly what to expect here.
This is Flotsam
Flotsam is a city-building simulation that takes place neither in the Middle Ages nor in a typical fantasy world. Instead, you find yourself in the middle of the ocean, where tons of trash is floating around.
Similar to the survival game Raft, however, you can put this trash to good use. You’ll build floating platforms and entire buildings out of plastic and driftwood. You’ll populate these with survivors and animals you collect from the ocean.
With decorative items, you can boost the morale of your trash island nation. Little by little, you train your so-called “Drifters” to become experts—for example, in chemistry or electrical engineering. This allows you to develop technologies for filtering saltwater, advancing fishing for food, and making your production chains increasingly efficient and productive.
On Steam, Flotsam has 4,400 reviews and a total rating of 80 percent, so it definitely has its charm and is certainly worth checking out.
Other Highlights
Flotsam isn’t the only gift this week. If you’re a fan of idle games, you might want to check out the bundle Epic is currently offering for Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms.
The base game is free, but you’ll currently get the Mortes Ruhmespaket on top of that—a package you’d normally have to pay real money for. This unlocks five characters, each of whom comes with 32 platinum chests, two potions, and an exclusive Kapak draconian as a companion. According to the store page, this package has a total value of $100.
You can unlock both free games via the link at the very top of the article. Click on the game you want to add to your library and complete the “purchase” process. You’ll be charged 0 euros. You have until November 12 at 4:59 p.m. to claim Flotsam and Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms. After that, the free offer will switch to new titles.
