DEAL ALERT
Epic Games StoreAstral Ascent and Luftrausers Are Free on Epic Through September 17
A colorful action roguelite and a compact aerial arcade game make this week’s Epic giveaway an unusually varied pair.
Astral Ascent and Luftrausers are free to claim from the Epic Games Store through September 17. Once added to your Epic account during the giveaway, both games remain in your library.
The two games share fast action and repeatable runs, but they approach that idea very differently. Astral Ascent is a substantial fantasy roguelite built around characters, spells and boss fights. Luftrausers is a lean arcade game about surviving increasingly chaotic battles in a customizable aircraft.
Astral Ascent is the larger adventure
Astral Ascent follows four heroes attempting to escape a magical prison guarded by the twelve Zodiacs. Each playable character has a distinct fighting style, while equippable spells and upgrade combinations let individual runs develop in different directions.
The game supports solo play and local cooperative play. It is the better choice for someone who wants character progression, colorful pixel art and a roguelite that can support many longer sessions.
Luftrausers gets to the action immediately
Luftrausers strips aerial combat down to movement, aiming and survival. You build an aircraft from different weapon, body and engine parts, then launch into short battles against boats, fighters and larger threats.
Changing a component affects how the aircraft handles as well as how it attacks, giving the compact game a surprising amount of experimentation. It suits players who want a quick arcade challenge without a long introduction.
Two very different reasons to claim the pair
Astral Ascent offers the depth: multiple heroes, build experimentation, cooperative play and elaborate bosses. Luftrausers offers immediacy: short runs, responsive controls and rapid score-chasing.
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