This week's Epic Games freebie is an award-winning 2D Metroidvania with a living weapon

Epic Games Store is giving away Doomblade, a Finnish 2D Metroidvania about a sentient weapon and a girl escaping the Lowland caves.

The free PC giveaway runs until Thursday, April 30, at the listed regional times.

Doomblade has been well received, with strong reviews on Steam and a solid Metacritic score.

The promotion gives players a limited-time chance to claim a critically praised indie game for free.