Epic Games Freebies: Monument Valley II, Polytopia

• The Epic Games Store runs a two-for-one special this week.
• Monument Valley II continues the artistic, mind-bending puzzle experience of its beloved predecessor.
• The Battle of Polytopia, meanwhile, challenges you to conquer your foes and build your own low-poly empire.

This week, the Epic Games Store is offering a double deal. Its mobile app features not one, but two popular titles available for free download. Following last week's release of the original Monument Valley, you can now claim its sequel, Monument Valley II, along with the strategy hit The Battle of Polytopia.

Longtime mobile gaming fans hardly need an introduction to Monument Valley II. Even if you're new to the series, you likely grabbed the first game when it was free on the Epic Games Store last week, right?

This perspective-bending puzzle game has you guide a character through impossible architecture by manipulating the environment. It sounds simple, but the intricate paths—requiring constant shifts and rotations—create a satisfying challenge. Paired with stunning minimalist art, Monument Valley II is absolutely worth adding to your library.

Conquer Polytopia or Perish

On the opposite end of the gaming spectrum sits The Battle of Polytopia. While famously endorsed by a certain controversial tech mogul, don't let that deter you from trying this excellent 4X strategy game from Midjiwan. Play solo or compete online as you aim to dominate the world of Polytopia. Alternatively, focus on building the highest-scoring civilization in Perfection mode or experiment freely in Creative mode.

With its clean, minimalist visuals and 16 distinct tribes (all free to play), each offering unique abilities and bonuses, The Battle of Polytopia perfectly embodies the 4X ethos: explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate.

There's really nothing to lose by claiming these free games from the Epic Games Store. If neither title catches your eye, be sure to browse our list of the top five new mobile games to try this week!