Epic Games Unveils Free Game: January 16

Escape Academy, a highly-rated 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 EGS in 2025 and, based on its OpenCritic score of 80 (88% recommendation), is currently the highest-rated freebie of the year.

This free offering lasts a full week, from January 16th to 23rd. Developed by Coin Crew Games, Escape Academy challenges players to hone their escape room skills as students at the titular academy. The game, initially released in July 2022, is available for PC and consoles.

Interestingly, Escape Academy was previously offered as a free mystery game on EGS on January 1st, 2024. However, this giveaway is the first time it's been available for a full week. This is especially timely for Xbox Game Pass subscribers, as the game is leaving the service on January 15th after an 18-month run.

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 boasts overwhelmingly positive player reviews across various platforms (Steam, PlayStation Store, Xbox Store). Beyond its solo mode, the game features a well-received online and split-screen multiplayer component, making it a standout co-op puzzle experience.

Following the Escape Academy giveaway, the 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, available individually for $9.99 or as a Season Pass for $14.99.