Sci-Fi Survival Horror Game Free on the Epic Games Store for 24 Hours

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Many PC gamers know the Epic Games Store often gives away free games. Usually, a new free game appears every week, but during the holidays, they offer one every single day! This means more free games, but you have to act fast. Right now, they’re giving away a new free game from 11 AM ET on December 24th until 11 AM ET on December 25th. If you enjoy sci-fi, horror, or shooter games, be sure to check it out!

This December 24th, the Epic Games Store is giving away The Callisto Protocol, a game developed by Striking Distance Studios and published by Krafton. If you claim it before December 25th, you’ll own the game permanently – so it’s worth getting even if you can’t play it right away! If you’re unfamiliar with the title, let’s take a closer look to see if it’s worth adding to your library for free.

Is The Callisto Protocol Worth Grabbing While It’s Free?

Released in 2022, The Callisto Protocol is a scary and story-focused survival horror game where you also get to shoot. It takes place in the future, and you play as someone trying to escape Black Iron Prison, a high-security facility on Jupiter’s moon. But there’s a catch: the other prisoners are turning into terrifying monsters, and you’ll have to fight them to get out.

Reviews for The Callisto Protocol are quite varied. It initially received a Metacritic score of 69 and currently has a ‘Mixed’ rating from players on Steam. A common complaint is that the combat and enemy types could be more diverse. However, many players still find the game enjoyable, praising its exploration, graphics, and suspenseful story. If you like survival horror and science fiction, it’s worth trying, especially since it’s currently free on the Epic Games Store.

Other PC Game Deals You Might Be Interested In

So, I already picked up The Callisto Protocol, but I was curious to see what other great deals were available on PC games, so I thought I’d share what I found.

  • The Steam Winter Sale runs through January 5th, with deep discounts on games across multiple genres
  • The next free Epic Games Store title will be revealed at 11 AM ET on December 25th, and here’s hoping it’ll be a good one for Christmas Day
  • Marvel Rivals is giving away free Units just for logging in from December 24th to 27th

Are you planning to download The Callisto Protocol now that it’s available for free on Epic Games? Share your thoughts and discuss it with other gamers in the ComicBook Forum!

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2025-12-24 20:10