Epic Makes Kirby-inspired Roguelike Completely Free for a Limited Time

Published Nov 12, 2026, 10:59 AM EST Austin Manchester is a writer and editor living in New York City. At Polygon, he covers gaming and entertainment news, reviews new video games, interviews behind-the-scenes talent, and more. He enjoys discovering hidden gems and sharing them with Polygon's audience. Previously, he was the gaming editor for AIPT Comics and has written for other outlets like XDA, How-To Geek, and The List. He enjoys soulslikes, character-driven RPGs, and third-person shooters plucked straight out of the Xbox 360 era. He also likes to flex his non-video game nerdy knowledge sometimes, whether that's explaining who's who in the new Wolverine game or recommending a comic book series about a sentient sword. Enjoy a 'mostly positive'-rated roguelike autobattler for 100% off Graphic: Grant Walkup/Polygon | Source image: Epic Sign in to your Polygon.com account The Epic Games Store is offering a great free PC game this week for users. For a limited time, you can grab a roguelike tower defense game at no charge. Knightica Knightica is a roguelike auto-battler with a bright aesthetic reminiscent of Kirby; its knight mascot even looks a little bit like Meta Knight. You'll lead an army in turn-based auto-battles as you attempt to free the Kingdom. Like many roguelikes, you'll have freedom in your approach to battle and the paths you take, like tackling a powerful enemy or dipping into a strange shop. Knightica came out last summer and has been a hit with players. It has over 1,100 "Mostly Positive" player reviews on Steam. "Knightica scratches my ever-present roguelike autobattler itch," one player said. "Ludicrously addicting," another added. If Knightica catches your eye, all you need to do is log in to the Epic Games Store and claim it. The game will be free until 11 a.m. EST on Thursday, Nov. 19.