Epic Games Store Gives Away Co-Op Found Footage Horror Together After Dark

Free-game months on the PC storefront circuit are heating up, and Epic Games Store is adding a third surprise giveaway in July. This time, players can claim a 4-player co-op found-footage horror experience called Together After Dark—available for a limited window with permanent access for claimers.

Together After Dark is free to claim on Epic Games Store

Epic Games Store users on PC can currently claim Together After Dark at no cost. The offer is time-limited, but developer RedForge says anyone who claims the game before July 27 at 2:02 AM can keep it forever. The game is normally priced at $2.99 on both Epic Games Store and Steam.

Together After Dark is built around a found-footage presentation: players experience the horror through a camcorder view. The co-op setup supports four players who venture into an eerie forest packed with terrifying creatures, with the objective framed around escaping “without being seen.”

What to expect from the co-op horror experience

Alongside its camcorder-style presentation, Together After Dark leans on horror walking-simulator mechanics. The game does not present strict instructions or waypoint guidance, instead encouraging players to rely on environmental clues.

Even though the experience is described as mostly linear—exploration tends to funnel players through similar paths and sequences—it can still deliver unexpected encounters and jump-scare moments. The game also includes elements that may not be appropriate for younger audiences, including disturbing imagery tied to violence and gore.

RedForge also positions this version as the game’s final and most polished release. The developer previously announced in April 2026 that the final update had launched and that work had moved to a new project, meaning the current build is the last one players will receive.

July’s Epic freebies continue with more management games

Together After Dark is part of a broader July run of free promotions on Epic Games Store that extends beyond the usual weekly free-game cadence. Earlier in the month, Epic offered additional giveaways from other developers, and the current lineup adds a “cherry on top” third developer giveaway.

On the official Epic side, two management games—Nova Lands and Tattoo Tycoon—are currently available to claim until July 16. After that window ends, PC players will be able to claim two more games for free: Echo Generations: Midnight Edition and Luto, with those giveaways scheduled to remain available until July 23.

How to make the most of the claim window

With multiple overlapping promotions across different genres, the main priority is timing: Together After Dark’s claim deadline is July 27 at 2:02 AM, while Nova Lands and Tattoo Tycoon close earlier on July 16. If you want the full set of July freebies, it’s worth planning claims in order of the earliest end dates so you don’t miss any library additions.

For players considering Together After Dark specifically, the game’s mixed reception on Steam and occasional performance issues noted for indie PC titles are worth keeping in mind—but the cost is currently the key draw, and the co-op focus makes it a good pick for groups looking for a shared horror session.

Key points

• Together After Dark is free on Epic Games Store for PC, with permanent access for claimers before July 27 at 2:02 AM
• The game is a 4-player found-footage co-op horror where players navigate an eerie forest through a camcorder view
• Claiming is separate from Epic’s regular weekly free lineup, making this a standout surprise giveaway
• Other July freebies include Nova Lands and Tattoo Tycoon (until July 16) and Echo Generations: Midnight Edition plus Luto (until July 23)

Confirmed Epic Games Store free windows (July)

Expert View

Epic’s July strategy—stacking multiple developer-created giveaways outside the usual weekly rhythm—signals an increasingly competitive free-to-claim marketplace on PC. For the co-op horror niche, Together After Dark is a particularly interesting fit: a group-friendly format paired with a strong visual hook (camcorder found footage) can drive short-term community activity, especially when paired with time-bound promotional visibility. If the community responds well, it also reinforces how indie titles can leverage storefront events to reach players who might otherwise never discover them.