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 the EGS in 2025 and, based on its OpenCritic score of 80, is currently the highest-rated free game offered so far this year.

Epic Games Store users have until January 23rd to claim the game. 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." The game originally launched in July 2022 for PC and consoles.

This isn't Escape Academy's first appearance as an EGS freebie; it was previously offered on January 1st, 2024, but this time, players get a full week to claim it. This is especially beneficial for Xbox Game Pass subscribers, as the game is leaving 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 boasts overwhelmingly positive player reviews across various platforms (Steam, PlayStation Store, Xbox Store). Beyond its solo gameplay, it features a well-received online and split-screen multiplayer mode, solidifying its reputation as a top co-op puzzle game.

Following Escape Academy's release, two DLC packs – Escape From Anti-Escape Island and Escape From the Past – are available for purchase individually at $9.99 each or bundled together 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.