Fall Guys: Free Obstacle-Course Fun on Epic Games

Fall Guys turns an obstacle course into a crowded scramble. Your contestant runs, jumps and dives past moving hazards while everyone else tries to qualify too. A tidy route can disappear under a pile of tumbling players, so recovering from a mistake is part of the fun.

It is an approachable choice for a group that wants to compete without learning a large set of weapons or character builds. The controls are straightforward, but timing a jump and reading a moving obstacle still take practice. Expect playful competition rather than a calm stroll to the finish.

The base game is free on Epic Games Store. Fall Guys moved to a free-to-play model in 2022; the PC download is not tied to a weekly giveaway deadline. Paid cosmetics and premium rewards are separate.

More than a race to the line

The game combines obstacle races with challenges where staying on the course matters as much as reaching a finish. Different rounds ask you to judge movement, choose a route and avoid being knocked out. Player-made courses through Fall Guys Creative add another way to find something to tackle.

For your first attempts, watch an obstacle complete a movement before committing to a jump. A slightly slower route can be more useful than following the crowd into the same bottleneck. When a round goes badly, use the next attempt to change one decision instead of treating every fall as pure luck.

Playing with friends on PC

The Epic Games Store version runs on Windows and requires an Epic Games account and an internet connection. Cross-play and cross-platform parties let you join friends using supported versions on other platforms. Add the free base game to your Epic library, install it through the launcher and arrange your party in the game.

Free access and the item shop

Buying a costume or a premium pass is optional. The shop sells extras such as outfits and in-game currency, while the base download remains free. Check the description of a paid bundle before purchasing; it is an additional offer, not a prerequisite for trying the obstacle courses.

Common questions

Do I have to buy Fall Guys again to start on PC?

No. New players can obtain the free base game from Epic Games Store.

Can a PC player join friends on another platform?

Yes. Fall Guys supports cross-play and cross-platform parties through Epic Games accounts on supported platforms.

Use the official game page to get the game, or explore more picks on our free Epic Games games page.