Escape Academy: Epic Games Store's Top-Rated Freebie for January 16th
Escape Academy, a critically acclaimed escape-room style puzzle game, is the Epic Games Store's free game offering for January 16th, 2025. This marks the fourth free title offered by the EGS in 2025 and, boasting an 80 average score and 88% recommendation rate on OpenCritic, is set to be their highest-rated free game so far this year.
Available for claim from January 16th to 23rd, Escape Academy challenges players to hone their skills as aspiring "escape room masters" within the walls of the titular academy. Developed by Coin Crew Games, this title originally launched in July 2022 for PC and consoles. The game's popularity extends beyond its single-player experience, with highly praised online and split-screen multiplayer options making it a standout co-op puzzle game.
This isn't Escape Academy's first foray into the EGS free game lineup; it was previously offered on January 1st, 2024. However, this week-long giveaway is the first time the game has been freely available for an extended period. The timing is particularly beneficial for Xbox Game Pass subscribers, as the game is slated to leave the service on January 15th.
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)
Escape Academy's critical success is mirrored by overwhelmingly positive player reviews across Steam, PlayStation Store, and Xbox Store. For those who enjoy the core game, two DLC packs – Escape From Anti-Escape Island and Escape From the Past – are available for individual purchase ($9.99 each) or as a Season Pass ($14.99).
The announcement of the EGS's fifth free game of 2025 is anticipated shortly after Escape Academy becomes claimable on January 16th.
