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PC Gamers Have Until August 22 to Claim 2026 RPG Completely Free of Charge
GameRant • • technology
Key Points:
- PC gamers can claim the indie 2D RPG Orion the Hero for free on Itch.io until August 22, after which it returns to full price; once claimed, the game is permanently added to their library without the need for immediate installation.
- Orion the Hero, developed by Epic Lion Studio and released in July 2026, features a haunting atmosphere, magical battles, challenging puzzles, difficult boss fights, and a storyline about freeing the Fairy Realm's queen from vampires.
- The game currently lacks player reviews but is recommended for fans of classic 2D RPGs looking for a new experience.
- This promotion highlights the availability of free games on platforms beyond Steam, such as Itch.io and Epic Games Store, where free titles like Caravan SandWitch are also offered temporarily.
- To claim free games on Itch.io, users must log in, visit the game's page, click "Download or claim," and optionally donate before adding the game to their library for later download.
