Build factories and ink customers with Epic’s two free games this week

Epic Games is sticking with its recent trend of double giveaways, as the Epic Games Store has refreshed its weekly free game promotion once again. Last week's River City Girls 2 and I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream have now been replaced by Nova Lands and Tattoo Tycoon, both of which can be claimed and kept forever as long as you add them to your library within the next seven days.

Leading this week's lineup is Nova Lands, an open-world automation and factory-building game from developer Behemutt. Blending exploration, resource gathering, and base building, it wears its inspirations proudly, drawing comparisons to games like Factorio, Forager, and Satisfactory. Along the way, you'll battle hostile alien creatures while expanding your industrial empire across a colorful world.

As your operation grows, you'll unlock increasingly advanced automation tools. Helpful worker bots can gather resources, craft materials, and keep your production lines running efficiently, allowing you to spend more time exploring new islands and expanding your automated network. If watching a perfectly optimized factory run itself is your idea of fun, this one's worth a look.

The second freebie is Tattoo Tycoon from developer Crazy Bunch, a business management sim that swaps assembly lines for tattoo machines. You'll take over a struggling tattoo studio and gradually transform it into a thriving business by attracting new customers, upgrading your shop, and hiring talented staff.

Of course, running the business isn't enough - you'll also be creating the tattoos yourself. The game features tattooing mini-games where precision matters, with steady hands leading to happier customers, bigger tips, and a stronger reputation. As your studio grows, you'll unlock new artistic styles, improve your skills, and expand your team to keep up with demand.

Both games are available to claim free of charge until July 16 through the Epic Games Store. Once redeemed, they'll remain in your library permanently, even after the promotion ends. As always, Epic will refresh the giveaway on the same day next week, replacing both titles with another pair of free games. 

If you enjoy picking up free PC games, be sure to visit our free games page, and keep an eye on our upcoming releases and exclusive offers for the latest opportunities to grow your library.