Ethan Crossfield 
If you want a new open-world survival game to add to your library, claim KeepUp Survival on the Epic Games Store before the promotion ends on July 19. We break down what kind of survival experience it is, when the offer closes, and what free games are coming next.
What changed on Epic Games Store (and when it ends)
Epic Games Store users have a limited-time free-to-keep offer for KeepUp Survival, an indie open-world survival game. The giveaway runs until July 19, so players who want to keep the game permanently should claim it before that deadline. The freebie is being provided by the developer, Witte Studio, rather than being part of Epic’s standard weekly rotation schedule.
Epic’s current official weekly free games for PC and mobile are Nova Lands and Tattoo Tycoon, which can be claimed until July 16. After those two giveaways end, they are scheduled to be replaced by Echo Generation: Midnight Edition and Luto.
KeepUp Survival details: setting, premise, and gameplay hooks
According to Witte Studio, anyone who claims KeepUp Survival before July 19 at 5:01 PM will be able to keep the game permanently. The game is set on a remote, strange island, where a global pandemic has reshaped humanity. The story ties back to a former secret research facility on the island, intended to develop a cure—something goes wrong, setting the stage for the survival experience.
In terms of tone and threats, the game is described as not featuring monsters or zombies, even though its open-world survival premise may feel familiar to fans of the genre. The survival loop includes core systems like base building and crafting, along with survival stats such as hunger and thirst. Players can explore freely, follow non-linear progression, and encounter wild animals, while dynamic weather adds extra variability to the island environment.
The game also supports co-op in a P2P co-op mode, and it includes optional PvP for players who want competitive pressure alongside survival.
What’s next after KeepUp Survival—and other free-to-keep options
KeepUp Survival is currently free for a limited window, but Epic’s broader free game lineup is still moving on its own cadence. Once the current weekly freebies (Nova Lands and Tattoo Tycoon) end on July 16, Echo Generation: Midnight Edition and Luto are set to replace them.
Beyond the weekly rotation, Epic also has another separate surprise giveaway live right now: NoRush! – Tower Edition. It’s a 3D platformer with a straightforward goal—reach the top of the tower by getting past obstacles. That promotion is scheduled to run slightly longer than KeepUp Survival, ending on July 20.
On Steam, there are also upcoming time-limited 100% discounts mentioned in the source: The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante and Yet Another Zombie Defense HD. The source also suggests Moonlighter may become free-to-keep on Steam in August, though it doesn’t provide further confirmed timing beyond that expectation.
What players should know
- Claim KeepUp Survival on the Epic Games Store before July 19 to keep it permanently.
- The giveaway is tied to the developer (Witte Studio), not Epic’s weekly rotation schedule.
- KeepUp Survival focuses on survival, crafting, and base building on a remote island—without monsters or zombies.
- Co-op is available via P2P, with optional PvP for players who want it.
- If you’re tracking Epic freebies: Nova Lands and Tattoo Tycoon end July 16, while Echo Generation: Midnight Edition and Luto are set to follow.
Expert View
KeepUp Survival looks like a solid “claim now, decide later” add for players who want an open-world survival structure with base building, crafting, and co-op—especially since the game is being offered free for a limited time. The lack of monsters or zombies may make it feel less action-heavy than some genre peers, but the survival stats, dynamic weather, and exploration systems are clear selling points. If you’re already following Epic’s weekly freebies, prioritize the July 19 deadline for KeepUp Survival before moving on to what comes next.
