Escape Academy is the Epic Games Store's free game offering for January 16th, marking the fourth free title of 2025. With a strong OpenCritic score of 80 and an 88% recommendation rate, it's poised to be the highest-rated free game offered on the EGS so far this year.
This escape-the-room puzzle game, developed by Coin Crew Games, challenges players to train as "escape room masters" within the Academy. Originally released in July 2022 for PC and consoles, it's available for free on the Epic Games Store from January 16th to 23rd, replacing Turmoil.
Previously a free mystery game on EGS (January 1st, 2024), this giveaway marks the first time Escape Academy is free for a full week. The timing is particularly beneficial for Xbox Game Pass subscribers, as the game is leaving the service on January 15th after an 18-month run.
Epic Games Store's January 2025 Free Games:
- Kingdom Come: Deliverance (January 1st)
- Hell Let Loose (January 2nd-9th)
- Turmoil (January 9th-16th)
- Escape Academy (January 16th-23rd)
Boasting "Very Positive" Steam reviews and high ratings on PlayStation and Xbox stores, Escape Academy shines not only in its solo gameplay but also its well-received online and split-screen multiplayer modes, earning its reputation as a top co-op puzzle game.
Following Escape Academy, the EGS's fifth free game of 2025 will be announced on January 16th. Players enjoying the main game can also purchase two DLC packs: Escape From Anti-Escape Island and Escape From the Past, each priced at $9.99, or bundled together in a Season Pass for $14.99.
