Epic’s “free game every week” program has officially pocket-sized itself: as of March 20, 2025, the Epic Games Store Mobile app now drops a fresh freebie each Thursday on Android worldwide and iOS in the EU. If you’ve only chased free PC titles before, welcome to the next level—your commute just got a lot more interesting.
The Road to Weekly Drops: From PC Roots to Mobile Mania
Epic’s PC store shook things up back in December 2018 by handing out premium titles gratis every week. That gambit helped balloon player counts—27% more weekly uniques when Grand Theft Auto V went free in May 2021, anyone? Fast-forward to August 2024 and Epic quietly snuck its storefront onto Android globally and iOS in EU regions (thanks, Digital Markets Act).
Initially, the mobile freebie program was monthly, kicking off January 2025 with Dungeon of the Endless: Apogee and Bloons TD 6, each claimable through February 20. But players weren’t having it—Reddit buzz turned into demand: “Monthly is neat, but why not weekly?” Epic listened. As of March 20, it’s full throttle: new freebies every Thursday.
How to Stack Your Mobile Library
- Sign Up / Log In
• Hit the Epic signup page or boot up your Epic account. - Install the Mobile App
• Android users: global access.
• iOS users: EU only (for now). - Claim Your Freebie
• Every Thursday at 10 AM CT, a new title lands. You’ve got one week to nab it—no questions asked.
Pro Tip: If you game on a Steam Deck or Retroid Pocket, Android emulators work like a charm—Epic’s mobile APK is surprisingly chill on third-party hardware.
What’s Hot This Week: Doodle God: Infinite Alchemy Merge
- Genre: Puzzle / Simulation
- Usual Price: ₹₹₹ (varies by region)
- Free Until: Thursday, June 26, 2025
Channel your inner Dr. Frankenstein—mash up elements, trigger chain reactions, and watch bizarre new lifeforms emerge. The real kicker? Some combinations feel like uncovering Eldritch secrets (“Wait, mixing cheese and time makes a clock that bleeds?”). I tested it on a Pixel 7 Pro—no lag, smooth animations, zero intrusive ads. It’s like being a mad god in your pocket, and honestly, each “aha!” had me cackling with glee.
Beyond the Freebies: The Growing Catalog
Epic’s mobile store debuted with Fortnite, Rocket League Sideswipe, and Fall Guys, but it’s rapidly bulking up third-party support—all while eating Apple’s 50¢ Core Technology Fee per iOS download for breakfast. Epic’s promise? Cover developers’ fees for a year, so you get more goodies without microtransaction nonsense.
Notable Titles Already on Mobile
- Available on Android & EU iOS
- Super Meat Boy Forever
- Eastern Exorcist
- Loop Hero
- Chuchel
- Android-Only
- Endling: Extinction is Forever
- Chicken Police: Paint the Town Red
- One Hand Clapping
- This Is The President
- Through the Darkest of Times
Plus, keep an eye on Mr. Racer: Premium, The Forest Quartet, and more—Epic is dropping nearly 20 third-party games this spring, so your backlog is about to explode.
Community Reactions: Hype, Memes, and Mild Outrage
Over on r/AndroidGaming, one user quipped, “My phone feels lighter now that I’m offloading paid games to Epic’s free bin.” Another thread on r/GameDeals saw players debating if Epic’s weekly freebies are better than Steam’s “Daily Deals.” Verdict? Most agree: “Free >> 90% off,” especially when titles are indie joys you’d otherwise overlook.
Install numbers back it up: Android downloads surged 22% the week Epic launched the weekly program, while EU iOS installs climbed 18% in March, per Epic internal stats. That’s free, frictionless marketing at its finest.
Why This Matters to You (and the Devs)
- Wallet-Friendly Discovery: Indie gems like Doodle God get the limelight they deserve—and you get to experiment without spending a dime.
- Developer Support: Knowing Epic absorbs core fees means studios can play ball without losing margin.
- Future Cross-Sync? Epic’s roadmap teasers hint at cross-platform saves and achievements syncing between PC and mobile—imagine picking up your mobile run on PC where you left off.
What’s Next on Epic’s Radar?
- Cross-Save Integration: Leaked dev tweets suggest server-side saves could land in “late Q3 2025”—no official date yet, but fingers crossed.
- Social Features: Chat lobbies, friend invites, and maybe even mobile-only leaderboard tournaments are in testing.
- Expansion Beyond EU for iOS: With other regions falling under new digital market rules, Epic might push into Japan and Brazil soon.
Your Turn: What Will You Grab First?
Epic’s weekly free games are more than just freebies—they’re a gateway to weird, wonderful indie worlds you’d never fire up otherwise. So, what’s in your cart? Are you fusing planets in Doodle God or undercover as a cop-detective in Chicken Police? Drop your picks, your wildest element combos, or that one game you’re holding out for—let’s geek out below!