Escape Academy is the Epic Games Store's free game offering for January 16th, 2025. This marks the fourth free game offered by the EGS in 2025 and, based on its OpenCritic score, is currently the highest-rated free game offered this year.
Epic Games Store users have a week, until January 23rd, to claim their free copy of this escape-room-style puzzle game.
Developed by Coin Crew Games, Escape Academy challenges players to train as "escape room masters" within the academy's walls. Initially released in July 2022 for PC and consoles, this title is returning as a free offering on the Epic Games Store. This giveaway follows a previous, shorter free period on the EGS on January 1st, 2024. This week-long availability is particularly timely for Xbox Game Pass subscribers, as the game 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 boasts a "Strong" rating on OpenCritic (80 average score, 88% recommendation rate), exceeding the ratings of previous EGS free games in 2025. This critical acclaim is mirrored by positive player reviews on Steam and high ratings on PlayStation and Xbox stores. The game offers both solo and multiplayer options (online and split-screen), with its co-op mode widely praised.
Following Escape Academy, the EGS's fifth free game of 2025 will be announced on January 16th. Players who enjoy the main game can also purchase two DLC packs: "Escape From Anti-Escape Island" and "Escape From the Past," individually priced at $9.99 or bundled together in a Season Pass for $14.99.
