It’s that time of the week to snag another freebie from the Epic Games Store. As part of this week’s free game promotion, those with an active EGS account can add a free copy of the award-winning point-and-click adventure game Botanicula to their library. This title replaces last week’s River City Girls giveaway, so if you missed that one, don’t sleep on this, and as usual, you’ve got one week to claim it (April 24th) and keep it forever.

If you’ve never heard of Botanicula, it was developed by Amanita Design and first released back in 2012. However, despite its age, the game continues to charm players thanks to its artistic style, narrative, gameplay mechanics, and beautifully designed tree world. The game is usually priced around $2.79 on the Epic Games Store, though it goes for $5.49 on Steam, so getting it for free is definitely a win.

Perfect for handheld gamers

The best part about Botanicula is that it has Verified status on the Steam Deck, which means handheld players can enjoy the game without any performance issues. On top of that, the game has over 4,000 Overwhelmingly Positive reviews on Steam, with players recommending it for its fun characters, soundtrack, challenging puzzles, and much more. Botanicula is also compatible with mobile devices, so no matter what device you’re on, you can always enjoy this fun little adventure.

Diving a little deeper into the game, the story centers around five characters: Mr. Lantern, Mr. Twig, Mr. Poppy Head, Mr. Feather, and Mrs. Mushroom, who go on a journey together to save the last seed from their home tree, which is infected by evil parasites. Each character comes with unique skills and traits, and if you’re a fan of exploration and hidden surprises, the game is packed with them. There’s even a special reward waiting for those who manage to collect all the collectible cards by the end.

That said, apart from this week’s free game, there’s also something for players of the free-to-play Firestone Online Idle RPG. Players who log into the game on the Epic Games Store between now and April 24 will receive an exclusive skin and $100 worth of in-game currency.

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