Epic Games Store's new free PC games revealed, including a creepy visual novel and a great coop game

The Epic Games Store is offering two free PC games this week for Epic users. For a limited time, you can grab an excellent visual novel and a co-op puzzle game at no charge. Though Beacon Pines stars a cast of cute animal characters, don't be deceived: it's still a very creepy and emotionally deep game. As in the Moss games, the visual novel Beacon Pines is set within the pages of a storybook, and you control both the reader and a character inside it. As you investigate weird occurrences in Beacon Pines, you'll collect charms that can rewrite the story at specific turning points. Players have enjoyed Beacon Pines' story-rich adventure as it has over 2,500 "Overwhelmingly Positive" player reviews on Steam. If you're looking for your next co-op adventure to play, check out We Were Here Together. It's a puzzle adventure where you play as Antarctic explorers on a rescue mission who get into more than they bargained for. Just like in Game of the Year contender Big Walk, communication is key to solving its puzzles, and you'll use walkie-talkies to stay in touch. We Were Here Together has nearly 5,000 "Very Positive" player reviews on Steam. If Beacon Pines and We Were Here Together catch