{
  "id": 19673095,
  "title": "Epic Makes Kirby-inspired Roguelike Completely Free for a Limited Time",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/epic-makes-kirby-inspired-roguelike-completely-free-for-a-limited-time",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-11-12T15:59:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Polygon",
    "slug": "polygon",
    "url": "https://www.polygon.com/epic-games-store-free-games-11-12-2026-download/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Epic Games Store is providing a free PC game for a limited time this week. The game is a roguelike tower defense called Knightica. Knightica features a colorful, Kirby-inspired visual style and a knight-themed mascot resembling Meta Knight. Players control an army in turn-based auto-battles to free a kingdom. Like other roguelikes, Knightica offers tactical freedom in combat and exploration, such as deciding whether to confront a strong enemy or explore an unfamiliar shop. The game, released last summer, has garnered over 1,100 Mostly Positive player reviews on Steam. One reviewer described Knightica as \"ludicrously addicting.\" To obtain Knightica, players must log into the Epic Games Store and claim the free offer before November 19 at 11 a.m. EST.",
  "summary": "The Epic Games Store has a selection of free PC games that changes every week. The latest free offering will be available until Nov. 19.",
  "key_points": [
    "Epic Games Store offers Knightica, a free roguelike tower defense game",
    "Knightica features Kirby-inspired visual style and knight-themed mascot",
    "Free offer available until November 19 at 11 a.m. EST"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}