While we talk about video games being more than just a never-ending parade of ultra-violence, sometimes you just have to open a game and watch the red wine spurt out in gruesome arcs. That’s why titles like Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts are such surprisingly relaxed experiences that let you indulge in one of gaming’s purest pleasures at your own pace. If that sounds like your thing, you can grab it for free now from the Epic Games Store.

Released in 2019, Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts is a stealth game where you practice your grim, murderous art for the best of reasons – to get paid for it. You’ll complete various contracts, each with their own cash rewards and additional payouts for completing various objectives, with countless missions to play through. Developer Underdog Studio wants this to be a game you play over and over again, with plenty of options to choose from for how you take out your targets.

Of course, you’re a sniper first and foremost, so most of the time you’ll want to find a faraway spot where you can aim, take a breath, and safely fire a lethal bullet. However, there’s a complete stealth system so you can get up close and personal with your enemies – if that’s the optimal route for you. You’ll also get a variety of different gadgets to help you control the battlefield, from drones to sniper turrets to gas grenades.

If all of this sounds like your taste, you’re in luck because you can get it for free right now. At the same time, you can also get Football Manager 2024 for free, which lets you become the boss of your own football team and oversee every decision on your way to the top of the league tables. With an improved game engine, new tactical options and more, this is one of the most addictive and sophisticated management games you can play.

Sniper Ghost Warrior contracts and Football Manager 2024 can be kept for free until Thursday 12 September. Head to the Epic Games Store to grab both before your time runs out.

If you want to dive into something different, our guides to the best sniper games and the best FPS games will keep you sacking and slashing for a long time.

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