The Epic Games Store has revealed Sorry We're Closed as its free game for December 21 as part of its 2025 holiday giveaway. Players have a single day to claim the game before the offer expires.
Epic Games Store Holiday Giveaway Update
Sorry We're Closed has been confirmed as the fifth mystery title in the Epic Games Store holiday giveaway. The promotion began earlier in the month with a high profile release before shifting into Epic’s daily free game format, where each title is available for only 24 hours.
With several games already released, Epic’s holiday promotion continues to rotate new free titles each day through the rest of December. More mystery reveals are still expected as the event moves closer to the end of the year.
Here are the free games revealed so far as part of the December 2025 holiday giveaway:
Hogwarts Legacy: (December 11)
Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel (December 18)
Eternights (December 19)
Blood West (December 20)
Sorry We're Closed (December 21)
About Sorry We're Closed
Sorry We're Closed is a survival horror game developed by British studio à la mode games. It blends classic fixed camera angles with moments of first person shooting, drawing inspiration from older horror games while adding modern twists. Players follow Michelle, a character who has the ability to open a supernatural Third Eye that reveals hidden threats and alternate realities.
The Third Eye mechanic plays a major role in how the game unfolds, affecting exploration, puzzles, and combat encounters. The game is known for its striking neon visuals and surreal tone, which help create a tense and unsettling atmosphere throughout the experience.
Award Recognition and Growing Attention
The game recently gained wider attention after receiving the Best Debut Game award at the Indie Game Awards. The recognition came after Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 was disqualified due to a rules violation related to generative AI usage during development. Following the decision by awards organizer Six One Indie, Sorry We're Closed was elevated to receive the honor.
Since its release on PC in late 2024 and its later arrival on consoles, the game has earned positive feedback from both critics and players. Its creative design and distinctive presentation have helped it stand out among recent indie horror releases.
More Free Games Still to Come
Sorry We're Closed is only one entry in Epic’s ongoing holiday promotion. More free games are scheduled to rotate in daily through the end of December. Once the holiday event concludes, the Epic Games Store is expected to return to its standard weekly free game schedule in early January.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is Sorry We're Closed on the Epic Games Store?
Sorry We're Closed is a survival horror game that mixes fixed camera exploration with first person shooting and a supernatural mechanic called the Third Eye.
When is Sorry We're Closed free on the Epic Games Store?
The game is available to claim for free from December 21 to December 22 as part of the holiday giveaway.
How long do players have to claim Sorry We're Closed?
Players have a 24 hour window to add the game to their Epic Games Store library before the offer expires.
Do players keep Sorry We're Closed after claiming it?
Yes. Once claimed, the game remains permanently in the player’s Epic Games Store library.
Will there be more free games after Sorry We're Closed?
Yes. The Epic Games Store is set to release additional free games daily through the rest of December as part of its holiday promotion.
