Epic Games is giving away a twisted business simulator for free today

The Epic Games Store has refreshed its free game lineup for the final time this month, bringing a brand-new title that PC gamers can claim at no cost. Replacing last week’s Rustler - Grand Theft Horse, the latest freebie is Definitely Not Fried Chicken. As always, you have seven days to add the game to your Epic Games Store library permanently.

Released in 2023 by Dope Games, Definitely Not Fried Chicken may look like a standard restaurant management sim at first glance - but the name hints that there’s more going on beneath the surface. While it’s fundamentally a business management game, its darker twist helps it stand apart from others in the genre.

Set in a vibrant, sun-soaked city reminiscent of the glamorous 80s, prepare to test your entrepreneurial skills like never before. Gameplay centers on running a covert criminal operation while maintaining legitimate businesses as a front. On the illegal side, players research new products, purchase land, and design manufacturing and distribution pipelines to keep everything running efficiently. Design intricate production lines and establish reliable distribution routes. Fortify your compound against unwanted "guests" while researching and developing potent new strains of narcotics.

Meanwhile, lawful ventures like fried chicken restaurants, laundromats, and nightclubs must be built and managed with proper supply chains and staff, all to keep up appearances. Balancing both sides of the operation is key. You’ll need to keep customers happy, manage employees, and ensure your legitimate businesses generate enough revenue to avoid suspicion - all while maximizing profits behind the scenes.

The Definitely Not Fried Chicken giveaway is live right now on the Epic Games Store. PC players can claim the game for free during the seven-day window, before the next free title arrives on February 5.

As always, be sure to check out our free games page as well, and keep an eye out for upcoming releases and exclusive offers.