With a credit-card-crippling season of games on the way, we've been hot on the hunt for fantastic freebies that only charge you time and immersive energy. And Epic Games has just hit that nail on the head. Rather than dropping demos that lead to more expenses, Epic Games Store offers weekends of free games. And this time, the platform has dropped two stellar titles that are perfect pastimes for a variety of gamers. The free games come in the form of a fun, cartoonish, narration-heavy Starfield alternative and a game that somehow sits smack-bang in between the cosy gamer-girl and the sports-sim genres. Breathedge Dubbed Subnautica meets Prey, Breathedge is a space-survival sim where the fate of your existence hangs in the webbed feet of a chicken. The concept sounds bonkers, but the puzzling title is less quirky than it sounds, with a strong narrative core and rewarding progression. Advert "Survive in outer space! Together with your immortal chicken, discover the truth behind your sudden spaceship crash," the description reads. "Craft tools, pilot vehicles, and even control space stations to survive and explore the wreckage." Breathedge comes as an Epic Games freebie ahead of its sequel title, which is set to launch in full on August 31. Completing this title perfectly tees up its successor, which promises to iron out the wrinkles with a deeper story-driven approach. Read More: Free-to-play ‘anime GTA 6’ confirms release date with Opening Night Live reveal Rival Stars: Horse Racing The second Epic freebie is Rival Stars: Horse Racing. Now, don't get put off by its appearance, as this is the 9/10 gem we mentioned - and it's worth the plaudits. The horse racing simulator is Nintendogs on steroids, giving you complete control of a struggling stable and horses who love to gallop but are