Epic Games has unwrapped another one of its holiday mystery gifts: Sorry We’re Closed is free on the Epic Games Store for a 24‑hour window starting December 21 (the store’s freebies rotate each day at 11 a.m. Eastern). If you add it to your Epic library during that period you keep it forever.
Sorry We’re Closed is a story‑driven survival‑horror title from A La Mode Games (published by Akupara Games) that first landed on November 14, 2024. It leans into old‑school horror cues—fixed camera angles and careful resource management—but mixes in arcade‑style first‑person combat and a few modern twists. On Metacritic the game sits around the low‑80s, and Steam users have been very enthusiastic: its reviews tipped to “Overwhelmingly Positive,” with many players praising the atmosphere and pacing.
What the game actually plays like
You control Michelle during the final days of her life as she tries to break a demon’s curse. Exploration happens through tense, fixed viewpoints that recall classic survival horror, while combat shifts into up‑close arcade shooting using demonic weapons. A standout mechanic is the Third Eye: flip it on and you’ll see hidden enemies, clues and puzzle elements that aren’t otherwise visible. Choices matter here—NPC interactions and decisions can nudge the story toward multiple endings, so your playstyle (brave or hesitant) changes how things unfold.
Expect a campaign of roughly 7–9 hours for most players; completionists may spend 12–13 hours chasing every secret.
Why Epic's holiday freebies matter
This daily mystery promotion has been a headliner for Epic’s holiday sale: every morning brings a wrapped present thumbnail and a new 24‑hour claim window. In the two weeks leading into the new year Epic has mixed household names and niche surprises—previous giveaways included Hogwarts Legacy, Blood West and Eternights—and the lineup often contains unexpected highlights. The rotation can be a good way to expand your backlog without spending a dime, but the catch is the ticking clock.
If you like to play PC games on the go, small quality‑of‑life improvements on handheld ecosystems can help: Valve recently added a low‑power "display‑off" download mode to the Steam Deck that makes background downloads friendlier while you’re away from a docked PC Steam Deck Gains Long‑Requested ‘Display‑Off’ Low‑Power Download Mode. And for those who prefer console ports, Sorry We’re Closed is available across Switch and PlayStation/Xbox platforms—handy to know as Nintendo’s hardware momentum keeps attention on its platform cycle Nintendo Raises Switch 2 Forecast as Console Sales Soar.
If you’re building a console library while claiming freebies, the new PlayStation 5 Pro buzz is another reason folks are thinking about where to play purchases (if you’re shopping hardware, check availability on Amazon).
A quick reminder: you need only a free Epic Games account (email signup) to claim the gift—no purchase required. The mystery program resets each day, so if you miss one title there’s usually another waiting the next morning. Happy hunting, and don’t forget to claim before the clock runs out.