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 game offered by the EGS in 2025 and, based on its OpenCritic score of 80 (88% recommendation rate), is currently the highest-rated free game offered this year.
Available for claim from January 16th to 23rd, Escape Academy challenges players to train as "escape room masters" within the game's titular academy. Developed by Coin Crew Games, the game originally launched in July 2022 for PC and consoles. This isn't the first time EGS has offered Escape Academy; it was previously a free mystery game on January 1st, 2024, but this marks its first week-long free availability. 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 Free Games (January 2025):
- Kingdom Come: Deliverance (January 1st)
- Hell Let Loose (January 2nd-9th)
- Turmoil (January 9th-16th)
- Escape Academy (January 16th-23rd)
The game boasts overwhelmingly positive player reviews across various platforms (Steam, PlayStation Store, Xbox Store), and features both solo and well-regarded online/split-screen multiplayer modes. Players who enjoy the core experience can further expand their gameplay with 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. The announcement of the EGS's fifth free game of 2025 is anticipated on January 16th, coinciding with Escape Academy's availability.
