

With it being free to all Epic Games Store users, anyone with the launcher downloaded can try it out without making any kind of financial commitment, so they can decide for themselves if it's something that's up their alley. Critics were mixed on The Spectrum Retreat at the time of its original release in 2018, but it still received some award nods. The game is notable for having been developed by Dan Smith, who started work on it at the age of 15. The Spectrum Retreat, for those who are unfamiliar with the game, is a narrative-driven puzzle game that uses colors as its main gameplay hook. It will be available to Epic Games Store users until it's replaced on Thursday, July 8 at 10:00am CT. It's unclear why that is at the time of this writing, but in any case, Epic Games Store users can claim The Spectrum Retreat for their collection right now, completely free of charge with zero strings attached.

“Obduction’s beautiful world is a worthy successor to Myst.Typically the Epic Games Store gives away two free games at a time, but for whatever reason, it kicked off July 2021 with a single free game. “Cyan has succeeded in making another adventure that feels truly timeless.” - Polygon

“Immense and immersive… It was breathtaking… something that feels magical.” - UploadVR As you bask in the otherworldly beauty and explore the enigmatic landscapes, remember that the choices you make will have substantial consequences. The strange worlds of Obduction reveal their secrets only as you explore, discover, coax, and consider their clues.

You’ve been abducted from your cozy existence and added into an alien landscape with pieces of Earth from unexpected times and places. Playing in VR takes full advantage of higher-end systems - please refer to its minimum and recommended specs.įrom Cyan, the indie studio that brought you Myst, comes a new sci-fi adventure.Īs you walk beside the lake on a cloudy night, a curious, organic artifact falls from the starry sky and inexplicably, without asking permission, transports you across the universe. Note: This is a visually lush and detailed game. About This Game Now also playable on Oculus Rift!
