Escape Academy is the Epic Games Store's free game offering for January 16th, 2025. This marks the fourth free title Epic has offered this year. With a strong OpenCritic rating of 80 and an 88% recommendation rate, Escape Academy is poised to be the highest-rated free game offered on the EGS in 2025 so far.
Epic Games Store users have a week to claim the game, from January 16th to 23rd. Developed by Coin Crew Games, Escape Academy is a captivating escape-the-room puzzle game initially launched in July 2022 for PC and consoles. Players assume the roles of students at the Escape Academy, honing their skills to become escape room experts.
This isn't Escape Academy's first appearance as a free EGS title; it was previously offered on January 1st, 2024. However, this giveaway provides a full week of access, a first for the game on the platform. The timing is especially beneficial for Xbox Game Pass subscribers, as Escape Academy is slated to leave the service on January 15th after an 18-month run.
Epic Games Store's January 2025 Free Game Lineup:
- Kingdom Come: Deliverance (January 1st)
- Hell Let Loose (January 2nd-9th)
- Turmoil (January 9th-16th)
- Escape Academy (January 16th-23rd)
Escape Academy's critical acclaim extends beyond OpenCritic, boasting "Very Positive" Steam reviews and high ratings on PlayStation and Xbox stores. Its robust online and split-screen multiplayer modes are widely praised, solidifying its position as a top co-op puzzle game.
Escape Academy is the fourth free game offered by the Epic Games Store in 2025. The announcement of the fifth free game is anticipated on January 16th, once Escape Academy becomes available. For those who enjoy the main game, two DLC packs, "Escape From Anti-Escape Island" and "Escape From the Past," are available for $9.99 each or $14.99 as a Season Pass.
