Summary
- Escape Academy is the free Epic Games Store game for January 16, 2025.
- This escape-the-room-style puzzler marks the fourth free game offered by EGS in 2025.
- With an OpenCritic score, Escape Academy is poised to be the highest-rated game given away by EGS in 2025 so far.
The Epic Games Store is set to offer Escape Academy as its free game starting January 16, 2025. As always, users will have a full week to claim this engaging title.
Developed by the Los Angeles-based studio Coin Crew Games, Escape Academy is a captivating escape-the-room puzzle game that first hit the shelves for PC and consoles in July 2022. In this game, players step into the shoes of students at the titular academy, training to master the art of escaping intricate rooms.
Starting Thursday, January 16, Escape Academy will be available for free on the Epic Games Store, taking over from Turmoil, which will be free until January 16. Gamers can grab Escape Academy at no cost until January 23, 2025.
Escape Academy Was Already Free on EGS Once Before
Previously, Escape Academy was offered as a free mystery game on the Epic Games Store on January 1, 2024. This new giveaway, however, will be the first time the 2022 title is available for a full week. The timing is especially advantageous for Xbox Game Pass members, as Escape Academy is set to exit Microsoft's subscription service on January 15, 2025, after an 18-month run.
Epic Games Store Free Games in January 2025
- Kingdom Come: Deliverance (January 1)
- Hell Let Loose (January 2 – 9)
- Turmoil (January 9 – 16)
- Escape Academy (January 16 – 23)
Escape Academy boasts a "Strong" rating on OpenCritic, with an average score of 80 and an 88% recommendation rate from reviewers. This makes it the highest-rated game given away by the Epic Games Store in 2025 so far. Its critical acclaim is echoed by player feedback, with "Very Positive" reviews on Steam and high ratings of 4.42 and 4.2 stars on the PlayStation and Xbox Stores, respectively. Besides solo play, the game supports both online and split-screen multiplayer, widely acclaimed as one of the best co-op puzzle experiences in recent years.
Escape Academy is the fourth free game offered by the Epic Games Store in 2025, following Kingdom Come: Deliverance, Hell Let Loose, and Turmoil. The next free game is expected to be revealed on January 16, coinciding with the start of Escape Academy's availability. For those looking to extend their adventure, two DLC packs, Escape From Anti-Escape Island and Escape From the Past, are available at $9.99 each. These can also be purchased together as part of the Escape Academy Season Pass for $14.99.
