Escape Academy is the Epic Games Store's free game offering for January 16th, 2025. This escape-room style puzzle game is the fourth free title offered by EGS in 2025 and boasts the highest OpenCritic score of any EGS freebie so far this year.
Epic Games Store users have a week, until January 23rd, to claim their free copy. Developed by Coin Crew Games, Escape Academy challenges players to hone their escape room skills as students at the titular academy, training to become "escape room masters." Originally released in July 2022 for PC and consoles, this is not the first time Escape Academy has been offered for free on the EGS; however, this giveaway marks the first time it's available for a full week. This timing is particularly beneficial for Xbox Game Pass subscribers, as the game is slated to leave the service on January 15th.
Epic Games Store Free Games - January 2025:
- Kingdom Come: Deliverance (January 1st)
- Hell Let Loose (January 2nd-9th)
- Turmoil (January 9th-16th)
- Escape Academy (January 16th-23rd)
Escape Academy receives a "Strong" rating on OpenCritic (80 average score, 88% recommendation rate), exceeding the critical acclaim of previous EGS free games in 2025. Positive player reviews on Steam and high ratings on PlayStation and Xbox stores further solidify its appeal. The game offers both solo and multiplayer options (online and split-screen), with the co-op mode widely praised as one of the best in recent memory.
Following Escape Academy, the fifth free game of the year will be announced on January 16th. Players who enjoy the core game can also purchase two DLC packs: "Escape From Anti-Escape Island" and "Escape From the Past," available individually for $9.99 or bundled in a Season Pass for $14.99.
