Searching "epic games store guide" usually means one of two things: you want to know how to buy on the Epic Games Store, or you want the best "epic" titled games and where to grab them cheapest. This guide does both. It ranks 16 real "epic" games across action, RPG, sim, racing, party and puzzle, tells you who each one is for, and points you to the lowest verified price across Steam, Epic, GOG, Eneba and Kinguin.
Last updated: June 7, 2026. Prices checked: June 2026. Sources: Steam, Epic, publisher pages and partner stores. We refresh prices and sale notes regularly.
Best picks at a glance
- Best overall value: Unepic (huge Metroidvania for the price, plus online co-op)
- Best cheap RPG: Epic Battle Fantasy 4
- Best open world on a budget: Two Worlds Epic Edition
- Best premium pick: Mad Games Tycoon 2
- Best for 2 players (couch): Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two
- Best for big groups / party: [Carnival Games [VR]](/games/carnival-games-vr)
- Best quick multiplayer: FootLOL: Epic Soccer League
- Best for kids: Draw a Stickman: EPIC
- Best retro pick: Disney Classic Games: Aladdin and The Lion King
- Best arcade/shmup: Gryphon Knight Epic
Quick list
Prices below are rough June 2026 lows. They move with sales, so treat them as a starting point and confirm on the price catalog.
| Game | Best for | Players | Platforms | Entry cost | Why pick it |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unepic | Solo + co-op | 1-4 | PC | ~$3 | Big comedic Metroidvania with online co-op |
| Epic Battle Fantasy 4 | Turn-based RPG | 1 | PC | ~$3 | Funny, polished JRPG-style combat |
| Two Worlds Epic Edition | Open-world RPG | 1 | PC | ~$2 | Vast 2007 open world, dirt cheap |
| Raji: An Ancient Epic | Action adventure | 1 | PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch | ~$9 | Gorgeous combat set in ancient India |
| Mad Games Tycoon 2 | Sim/management | 1 | PC | ~$18 | Deep studio-builder for sim fans |
| Epic Car Factory | Tycoon sim | 1 | PC | ~$5 | Light factory-management loop |
| Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two | Couch co-op | 1-2 | PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch | ~$20 | Designed around 2-player local co-op |
| FootLOL: Epic Soccer League | Quick multiplayer | 1-2 | PC | ~$3 | Soccer with mines and weapons, online matches |
| [Carnival Games [VR]](/games/carnival-games-vr) | VR party | 1 | PC | ~$5 | 12 carnival minigames, great pass-the-headset |
| Gryphon Knight Epic | Arcade shmup | 1 | PC | ~$3 | Horizontal shooter with RPG bits |
| Draw a Stickman: EPIC | Family puzzle | 1 | PC | ~$5 | Draw your own tools to solve puzzles |
| Disney Classic Games: Aladdin and The Lion King | Retro platformer | 1 | PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch | ~$15 | Restored 90s classics with rewind |
| Restore Your Island | Casual sim | 1 | PC | ~$3 | Relaxing restoration management |
| Mind Games | Brain training | 1 | PC | ~$2 | Bite-size logic and memory drills |
| Games&Girls | Visual novel | 1 | PC | ~$3 | Short dating-sim story |
| Storebound | Indie puzzle | 1 | PC | ~$5 | Compact, single-sitting indie |
Best epic RPGs and adventures (single-player)
This is where the list is strongest. Epic Battle Fantasy 4 is the easy recommendation if you like turn-based combat with a sense of humour. It is generous with content, runs on almost anything, and rarely costs more than a coffee. Want something bigger and stranger? Unepic drops you into a castle as a sarcastic gamer and turns into a surprisingly meaty Metroidvania with loads of gear, spells and bosses. It is a solo game first, but the online co-op is a genuine bonus (more on that below).
For open-world cravings on almost no money, Two Worlds Epic Edition is a relic worth poking at. It is a 2007 RPG with a large map and clunky edges, but the price is so low it is hard to resist if you enjoy older systems. If you prefer something modern and beautiful, Raji: An Ancient Epic is the prettiest game here. It is a focused action-adventure rooted in Indian mythology, short but striking, and it lands on PC, PlayStation, Xbox and Switch.
Browse more in our RPG hub and action hub if you want neighbours to these picks.
Best simulation and tycoon picks
Sim fans get the most "serious" game on the list. Mad Games Tycoon 2 lets you build a game studio from a tiny garage into an industry giant, hiring staff, picking engines and chasing reviews. It is deep enough to swallow whole weekends and updates often, which is why it sits above the rest at a higher price.
If you want something lighter, Epic Car Factory gives you a smaller production-line management loop, and Restore Your Island trades spreadsheets for a calm restoration-and-rebuild rhythm. Neither is as ambitious as Mad Games Tycoon 2, but both are cheap and easy to dip into.
Best for 2 players and co-op
Here is where honest categorisation matters. A lot of cheap games claim multiplayer and never deliver, so only the titles that actually support shared play live here.
- Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two is the clearest co-op pick. The whole campaign pairs Mickey and Oswald, so a second player can drop in for local 2-player co-op throughout. It is a platformer at heart, best on a couch with a kid or a casual partner.
- Unepic supports up to 4-player online co-op. The co-op campaign is built differently from the solo game, with its own maps and bosses, so it is worth a look even if you have already finished it alone.
- FootLOL: Epic Soccer League is arcade soccer with mines, guns and chaos. You play the tournament solo, then jump into online matches for short, silly 1-2 player sessions.
Best for big groups and party
True large-group play is thin in this lineup, so set expectations. The best fit is [Carnival Games [VR]](/games/carnival-games-vr), which packs 12 carnival minigames into a VR park. It is single-headset, but it shines as a pass-the-headset party piece where everyone takes turns chasing high scores. If you have a VR rig at a gathering, it earns its keep.
For couch competition without VR, FootLOL: Epic Soccer League and the head-to-head moments in Disney Epic Mickey 2 cover the "two friends on one screen" itch.
Best couch and family play
If you are buying for younger players or a relaxed living-room session, Draw a Stickman: EPIC is the friendliest pick. You literally draw tools and weapons to solve puzzles, which kids love. Disney Classic Games: Aladdin and The Lion King is the nostalgia play, bundling restored 90s platformers with rewind and save features, and it is available on PC, PlayStation, Xbox and Switch. Disney Epic Mickey 2 doubles as a great parent-and-child couch game thanks to that 2-player mode.
Best cheap and casual
When you just want something tiny and inexpensive, this group delivers. Mind Games is a set of quick logic and memory drills for a couple of dollars. Gryphon Knight Epic is a snappy horizontal shoot-em-up with light RPG touches. Storebound is a compact indie you can finish in a sitting, and Games&Girls is a short visual-novel-style story if that genre is your thing. None of these will dominate your library, but each is cheap enough to be a no-regret impulse buy on a sale.
See more low-cost gems in our indie hub.
Best cross-platform
Most of this list is PC-only, so cross-platform buyers have a short shortlist. Raji: An Ancient Epic and Disney Classic Games: Aladdin and The Lion King are the two that span PC, PlayStation, Xbox and Switch, and Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two also reaches consoles. If you want the same game on your TV and your handheld, start with those three. Note that "cross-platform" here means "available on multiple platforms," not cross-play between them.
If you game on Valve's handheld, cross-check compatibility on our Steam Deck list before buying.
Honourable / adjacent picks
These do not fit the core categories cleanly, so they get a one-line reason instead of a ranking.
- [Carnival Games [VR]](/games/carnival-games-vr) sits adjacent to "party" because it needs a VR headset and only one person plays at a time. Great for groups taking turns, not a true multiplayer game.
- Two Worlds Epic Edition is an honourable co-op mention only: the single-player still works, but the multiplayer servers are gone.
- Games&Girls is a niche visual novel, included for genre completeness rather than as a headline pick.
FAQ
Is the Epic Games Store the cheapest place to buy these games? Not always. The Epic Games Store runs strong sales and frequent freebies, but key-resellers like Eneba and Kinguin often undercut it on older titles, while Steam and GOG win on convenience and refunds. The honest move is to compare all of them per game in our catalog rather than assume one store always wins.
Are any of these epic games free? Several go very cheap, but truly free is rare here. Watch the Epic Games Store's weekly free game rotation and our giveaways page, where we track legitimate free offers so you do not miss a window.
Which is the best epic game for solo players? For a long solo adventure, Unepic or Epic Battle Fantasy 4 give the most hours per dollar. If you want a short, beautiful sitting, Raji: An Ancient Epic is the pick.
What is the best epic game to play with one friend? Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two for couch co-op, or Unepic if you both want online co-op with a bit more depth.
Do these games work on Steam Deck? Many of the PC titles run well on Valve's handheld, but support varies, especially for the older ones. Check each game against our Steam Deck compatibility list before buying.
Should I wait for a sale? For almost everything except Mad Games Tycoon 2, prices are already low enough that a sale only saves you a dollar or two. Set an alert in the catalog, and watch the deals page and the next Steam sale tracker if you want the absolute floor.
Is Two Worlds Epic Edition still worth it in 2026? Only if you enjoy older open-world RPGs and accept the rough edges. The multiplayer is dead, but the single-player campaign is a lot of game for around two dollars.
Which pick is best for kids? Draw a Stickman: EPIC for creative puzzles and Disney Classic Games: Aladdin and The Lion King for friendly retro platforming with rewind and saves.
The bottom line
There is no single "best" here, just the right epic game for your night: a deep solo run, a couch co-op session, a sim to lose a weekend to, or a two-dollar impulse buy. Most of this list is genuinely cheap, so the smart play is to pick the vibe you want, then let prices decide the exact buy. Compare every store side by side in our game catalog and check the deals page before you check out, so you never overpay for an epic.
Alex, Scout Team