Epic Games Store Hands Out Definitely Not Fried Chicken for Free

Epic’s weekly freebies continue into February: snag Definitely Not Fried Chicken at no cost right now through February 5, 2026, at 11:00 AM ET, yours to keep forever after a simple claim.

This twisted 2023 management sim from developer Dope Games (published by Merge Games/Silver Lining Interactive) normally retails for $24.99. Set in a neon-soaked ’80s city, players juggle a legit fried chicken chain (or laundromats/nightclubs) as a front for a sprawling drug empire—cultivating marijuana, cocaine, and meth while dodging cops, rivals, and raids.

Core Gameplay:

• Build and fortify massive compounds, production lines, and distribution networks.
• Research potent “strains,” hire/fire a needy workforce (keep ’em happy with break rooms—or watch turnover spike).
• Balance legal sales to evade heat while shipping illicit goods—even via sketchy planes in the “Flying High” update.
• Customize fronts, defend turf, and watch your city crumble under crime.

Launched September 29, 2023 (after early access), it boasts Mostly Positive Steam ratings (72% from 2,010 reviews; recent 53% Mixed from 56). Epic users rate it 4.0/5. No aggregated critic scores, but fans praise the addictive tycoon loop; some gripe about slow pacing and bugs.

Steam Deck Playable, with 58 achievements. Runs on modest rigs (GTX 1650 min).

Next week (Feb 5-12): Cozy puzzle gem Botany Manor + Poison Retro Set DLC for Pixel Gun 3D*.

Claim it: Hit Epic’s free games page, log in, add to cart, checkout—done. X is buzzing with empire-builders grabbing their copy.