It’s that time of the week again Epic Games Store Launches a Brand-NewFree Games…and the action-adventure game *Styx: Shards of Darkness*, released this week, in Steam It has received rave reviews—both recently and over the years—so it’s definitely worth adding to your collection. Just log in to your Epic account to get it for free online.
The critically acclaimed action-adventure game *Styx: Shards of Darkness* is free! Just log in to your account to get it for free.
If you click the link above to go to the *Styx: Shards of Darkness* page on the Epic Games Store, you’ll see that the original price has been crossed out and the game is now free. The free offer is valid until 12:00 a.m. on January 23, 2026:
After logging into your Epic account, you’ll be taken to the checkout page. If you don’t have an Epic account yet, you can sign up for free—it’s quite useful. There are new free game promotions every week, and sometimes they even include AAA titles. Make sure the total is 0 yuan. If everything looks good, just click “Place Order” at the bottom. Also, you don’t need to check the box that says “Click here to provide your email address to Nacon” unless you want to receive promotional emails from the developer:
A “Thank you for your purchase” message means the process is complete. The next time you want to play this game, simply install it through the Epic Games Launcher:
*Styx: Shards of Darkness* is a third-person action-adventure game centered around “stealth,” and the second installment in the Styx series. Players take on the role of Styx, a short, sharp-tongued, and cunning goblin assassin, as he carries out missions in a dark world:
Unlike most action games, this title does not encourage head-on combat, as the protagonist is extremely vulnerable and will almost certainly die quickly if surrounded or forced into a direct confrontation. The fun comes from observing enemy patrol routes and using shadows, elevation changes, and environmental mechanisms to sneak past or assassinate enemies. The level design emphasizes three-dimensional exploration and multiple routes, including rooftops, ropes, and ventilation shafts:
Players can also use abilities such as clones, invisibility, poison, and traps to create their own stealth strategy. Some mission objectives change dynamically based on the player’s actions, making the game even more engaging.
In addition, this game supports online co-op for two players, allowing players to divide tasks—such as drawing enemies away and exploring different routes—to make stealth strategies even more varied.
Key Features
- Stealth-Oriented Gameplay: Avoid direct confrontation and focus on hiding, assassination, and using the environment to your advantage
- 3D Level Design: Features plenty of climbing, ropes, and routes with varying elevations, allowing you to choose your own path
- A Variety of Skills and Items: Clones, Invisibility, Poison, Traps—Create Your Own Stealth Style
- Dynamic Mission Objectives: Mistakes in your actions or choosing different strategies may affect the course of the level.
- Two-Player Co-op Mode: Supports online co-op, enhancing tactical depth and gameplay enjoyment
“Styx: Shards of Darkness” Trailer:
Source: KOCPC Chinese