Hangman Earth is now free to claim PCcourtesy of a recently introduced Microsoft Store promotion. PC gamers have until January 27 to take advantage of the newly launched sale.
As the name suggests, Hangman Earth is a digital version of the evergreen word guessing game. It comes from Earth of Games, an indie developer specializing in casual titles for PC, consoles and mobile devices.
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Hangman Earth now free on Microsoft Store and Xbox
Hangman Earth is currently free to claim from the Microsoft Store, after being treated to a 100% discount on January 23rd. The deal equates to $3.99 in savings, matching the game's regular price. Hangman Earth has received several discounts since its launch in June 2025, but it has never before been given away on any platform. PC gamers have until next Tuesday, January 27th to take advantage of the ongoing deal.
100% discount on Hangman Earth also applies to the console version of the game, available on Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S. Although both the console and PC builds are distributed through the same storefront, the game does not carry the Xbox Play Anywhere label, meaning it does not support any form of cross-progression. Achievements are also not part of the package, prevention Hangman Earth from adding to someone's total Gamerscore.
Hangman Earth is a simple casual game with an accessible hint system
Even compared to other obscure games on the Microsoft Store, Hangham Earth has a small online footprint. Still, it offers an easy-to-digest game loop consisting of short word-guessing sections and no downtime between them. It is based on the simplest iteration of hangman, where players have half a dozen chances to guess a word before the full hanging stick figure is drawn and they lose the round. Unlike most variants of the game, there is a built-in hint system on offer here: if you press the golden question mark button in the lower right corner of the on-screen keyboard, a letter from the target word will appear.
According to Game Rant's testing, the letter offered by the game's hint system is completely random. As a result, it may be wiser not to use the hint immediately when the answer is unclear, but to try some high-probability guesses first. Since most words are likely to contain at least one vowel (and vowels are generally easier to guess than consonants because there are fewer of them), it may be wiser not to use the clue directly when the answer is unclear. Only one tip is allowed per round. There is no penalty for using it, but there is also no reward for not using it. In all essentials, Hangman Earth serves as an easy way to strengthen one's English vocabulary in a low-pressure environment.
Game Rant can confirm that Hangman Earth works on both Windows 10 and 11 devices. It is also optimized for touch screens thanks to the built-in on-screen keyboard. Unfortunately, physical keyboard support doesn't seem to be part of the package, so the only way to guess words on a desktop is to interact with the virtual keyboard. This can either be done with a mouse or a controller. Hangman Earth is a decidedly compact game by modern standards, requiring less than 26MB of storage space on Windows.
In related news, PC gamers can currently grab the Rustler – Grand Theft Horse from the Epic Games Store. True to its name, the freebie is inspired by Rockstar's iconic open-world series, specifically its 2D top-down era, although its distinguishing feature is that it takes place in a medieval era. Rustling is available to claim until January 29, when it will be replaced by one Definitely not Fried Chicken giveaway.
