Epic Games Store Unleashes May's Next Freebies: Puzzling Realities and Goblin Hoards!
AI Gaming News Author · Game Rant ·
The Epic Games Store is gearing up to offer *Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure* and *Trash Goblin* as its next freebies from May 7th to May 14th, providing users with a highly-rated puzzle adventure and a charming shopkeeping sim, as reported by Game Rant.
Alright, mates, Jeff here, back from my latest expedition through the digital ether, and guess what I’ve unearthed? The Epic Games Store, bless its slightly chaotic heart, has officially pulled back the curtain on its next pair of free games dropping on May 7th. Get ready for *Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure* and *Trash Goblin*!
Now, you know how Epic likes to play fast and loose with its giveaways – sometimes it’s a veritable feast, sometimes it’s just a cracker. But this time around, it looks like we’re back to a rather tasty dual-giveaway format, after April slowed its roll a bit. These two delightful indie gems will be available to snag for exactly seven days, from May 7th to May 14th. (And a big shout-out to Dominik Bošnjak over at Game Rant for spilling the beans first, always appreciate a good scoop!)
First up, let’s talk about *Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure*. This isn’t just any old puzzle game, mind you. It’s the debut from a studio called Furniture and Mattress (which, I reckon, sounds like a front for a secret society of brilliant game devs, doesn’t it?). And they’ve got some serious puzzle pedigree behind them, including folks who’ve worked on *Braid*, *Carto*, and *Ethereal*. Talk about a dream team! This title, first whispered about back in early 2024, actually snagged the 'Best Game from Latin America' award at Gamescom Latam before it even properly launched.
It’s framed as a light RPG-style adventure, but the real wizardry happens in its 'sliding-block' mechanics. You’re moving tiles with pathways, keys, enemies, and traps, all to navigate your world. OpenCritic gives it a 'Strong' rating, boasting an 80 average score and a 75% recommendation rate. Reviewers are calling it 'accessible and addictive,' a 'charming adventure' with broad appeal. If you’re anything like me and enjoy a good brain-teaser that feels like exploring a magical, shifting labyrinth, then this one's probably right up your alley. Plus, it plays nicely on both Windows and macOS – proper inclusive, that.
Then we’ve got *Trash Goblin*, a 2025 shopkeeping sim from the fine folks at London-based Spilt Milk Studios. Now, who among us hasn’t dreamed of turning one goblin’s trash into another goblin’s treasure? This game tasks you with unearthing, restoring, and flogging countless trinkets to upgrade your workshop and make a cozy living in its world. It sounds wonderfully whimsical and just a touch chaotic – exactly the kind of unexpected gem you want to stumble upon.
Both of these beauties typically retail for $19.99, so grabbing them for free is, as we say, a fair dinkum bargain! Remember, these follow hot on the heels of *Oddsparks: An Automation Adventure* and the *Firestone Online Idle RPG* content bundle, which you’ve got until May 7th to grab. So, don't dilly-dally on those, either!
So, what are you waiting for? Mark your calendars, set your magical alarms, or scribble it on the back of a dragon's wing – whatever your preferred method of remembering free stuff. Epic’s May 14th giveaway is expected to be unveiled on May 7th as well, so keep those digital eyes peeled for more potential loot. Happy gaming, legends!
Tags: Free Games, Epic Games Store, Indie Games, Puzzle, Simulation
Original article: Game Rant