Epic Games: Monument Valley II, Polytopia Free Now

• The Epic Games Store is offering a special two-for-one deal this week.
• Monument Valley II continues the original's tradition of artistic, perspective-bending puzzles.
• The Battle of Polytopia invites you to conquer your foes and build a low-poly empire.

It's a two-for-one special from the Epic Games Store this week. The mobile storefront is offering not just one, but two popular titles to download and keep permanently. Following last week's release of the original Monument Valley, you can now get its sequel, Monument Valley II, along with The Battle of Polytopia.

Longtime mobile gamers likely need no introduction to Monument Valley II, especially if you enjoyed the first game. Even if you're new to the series, you probably grabbed the original when it was free on the Epic Games Store last week.

In this mind-bending puzzle game, you guide your character through intricate, impossible monuments by manipulating the environment. It sounds simple, but the complex, multi-layered paths that require constant perspective shifts make it wonderfully challenging. Combined with stunning minimalist visuals, Monument Valley II is absolutely worth adding to your library.

Conquer Polytopia or Perish

On the opposite end of the gaming spectrum is The Battle of Polytopia. While famously endorsed by a certain controversial tech billionaire, don't let that deter you from trying Midjiwan's excellent 4X strategy game. Whether playing solo or competing globally, you can aim for world domination or focus on building the highest-scoring civilization in Perfection mode. Creative mode also offers room for experimentation.

It shares a minimalist art style but boasts 16 unique tribes (all free to play), each with distinct abilities and bonuses. The Battle of Polytopia perfectly embodies the core 4X principles: Explore, Expand, Exploit, and Exterminate.

You have nothing to lose by taking advantage of the Epic Games Store's free games program. But if these two titles don't capture your interest, be sure to check out our list of the top five new mobile games to try this week!