The Epic Games Store is giving away a bonus game for free this week

The Epic Games Store giving away the mobile version of Little nightmares until March 12. Although part of the regular campaign rotation, Little nightmares can still be considered a bonus title due to how often the Epic Games Store condenses its weekly giveaways in a way that leaves out a dedicated mobile freebie.

Epic has offered free games for smartphones and tablets every week since the launch of its mobile storefront in early 2025. That said, its free mobile and desktop services often overlap, either partially or completely. For example, between February 26 and March 5, Epic gave away both the PC and mobile versions of Crates: Lost Fragments.

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Epic Games Store: A comprehensive list of all the free games it has had so far

Here is a list of all the games that have been made free on the Epic Games Store. You have until March 12th to get the current free games.

The Epic Games Store's latest mobile freebie is now available

This time, Epic's weekly mobile freebie is a real bonus title: Little nightmares. The mobile version of the 2017 puzzle platformer is available to download until next Thursday, March 12 at 8:00am PT / 11:00am ET / 5:00pm CET. Separately, Epic is giving away the PC versions of Turnip Boy robs a bank and Raistlin's Renown Pack for Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms during the same period.

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Developed by Sweden-based Tarsier Studios, Little nightmares is a critically acclaimed horror puzzle platformer that was first released for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC in April 2017. It was ported to Nintendo Switch in May 2018 and eventually made its way to Android and iOS devices in December 2023. Every single version of Little nightmares was praised by critics and fans alike, and was widely praised for its distinctive art style, intoxicating horror atmosphere, and compelling sound design that delivered plenty of memorable sound effects that enhanced the game's creepiness.

The original version of Little nightmares achieved a “strong” rating on OpenCritic, drawn from a reviewer recommendation rating of 71% and an average score of 79. Digging into the content of the underlying reviews, the game's score was primarily dragged down by complaints about an inconsistent automatic control system and clunky controls that sometimes hampered platforming. While touchscreens aren't widely known for their precision, the mobile version is Little nightmares offers highly customizable controls with some additional accessibility options.

Epic Games Store Free Games for March 5-12, 2026

The mobile version of Little nightmares usually retails for $8.99 and has never been free on the Epic Games Store before. That puts the total value of Epic's latest batch of freebies at over $120, though that number is greatly inflated by Raistlin's Renown Pack, an item pack for Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms valued at over $100. Turnip Boy robs a banka zany roguelite about an anthropomorphic turnip turned to a life of crime rounds out the platform's latest giveaway. In addition, Epic recently revealed Isonzo and Cozy Grove as their free games for March 12. Isonzo is an authentic WW1 multiplayer shooter, while Cozy Grove is a survival sim set on a haunted yet adorable island. Cozy Grove also has a mobile version, making it likely that it will be the Epic Games Store's mobile freebie for the March 12-19 period.

Anyone who likes the Epic Games Store's latest freebie might also want to check it out Very little nightmaresa mobile-only spin-off in the same universe. Unlike the main games, this 2019 title plays out on a grid and covers a different scenario that reveals more of the protagonist's story. Although publisher Namco Bandai is partnering with Epic in this latest weekly giveaway, Very little nightmares is currently not available on the Epic Games Store and can only be purchased through the Google Play Store and iOS App Store, priced at $6.99.