Epic Games Store has given away hundreds of free games since 2018. If you've been claiming them weekly, you probably have a massive library you've never organized. Let's fix that.

The Epic Free Games Problem

Every Thursday, Epic releases one or more free games. Dedicated claimers have accumulated:

  • 200-400+ games in their library
  • Many never installed
  • Titles forgotten the moment after claiming
  • No idea what gems are hiding in there

Sound familiar?

Step 1: Know What You Have

First, see your complete Epic library:

  1. Open the Epic Games Launcher
  2. Go to Library
  3. Use the filter to show All Games (not just installed)
  4. Sort by Title or Date Added

This shows everything you own, but Epic’s interface isn’t great for browsing.

Step 2: Highlight the Good Stuff

Many claimed games are genuinely excellent. Here are some likely highlights in your library:

AAA Titles:

  • GTA V
  • Civilization VI
  • Borderlands 3
  • Control
  • Death Stranding

Hidden Gems:

  • Celeste
  • Subnautica
  • Into the Breach
  • A Short Hike
  • Oxenfree

Classics:

  • The Witcher 3
  • Batman Arkham series
  • Tomb Raider trilogy
  • Saints Row IV

Take 15 minutes to scroll through and star anything that looks interesting.

Step 3: Unify with Other Libraries

The power of free Epic games is best realized alongside your other platforms. Use a unified launcher to see everything together:

  1. Download Kolektor
  2. Install a few Epic games you’re interested in
  3. See them alongside your Steam library
  4. Stop forgetting what you own

Step 4: Create a Play Queue

With so many games, decision paralysis is real. Create a simple system:

  1. Pick 3-5 games you want to play next
  2. Install them now
  3. When you finish one, replace it from your wishlist
  4. Don’t install everything at once (storage nightmare)

Tracking Claimed Games Externally

If you want to track what you’ve claimed without opening Epic:

Epic Games Database (epicgames.com/account)

  • View your complete ownership history
  • See exact dates you claimed each game

Third-party trackers:

  • IsThereAnyDeal — Track ownership across platforms
  • GG.deals — Price history and notifications
  • Kolektor (coming soon) — Full library sync including uninstalled

Don’t Miss Future Free Games

Set up reminders so you never miss a freebie:

  1. Epic Games app notifications — Enable in settings
  2. r/GameDeals — Reddit’s deal-tracking community
  3. Twitter/X — Follow @EpicGames
  4. Tuesday reminder — Games usually go live Thursday, announced earlier

The Value of Your Epic Library

Fun exercise: calculate your library’s value.

  1. Go to epictrack.net or similar
  2. Enter your Epic username
  3. See total value of claimed games

Many regular claimers have $2,000-4,000+ worth of games — completely free.

Conclusion

Your Epic Games library is probably a goldmine of great games you’ve forgotten about. Take 30 minutes to:

  1. Browse your complete library
  2. Note games you actually want to play
  3. Install a few with a unified launcher
  4. Start playing instead of just claiming

Download Kolektor Free to see your Epic library alongside Steam, GOG, and more.