Epic Games Store Free Game Revealed for January 16

Summary

• Escape Academy is the free Epic Games Store game available starting January 16, 2025.
• This escape-the-room-style puzzle game marks the fourth free game offered by EGS in 2025.
• With an OpenCritic score, Escape Academy is poised to be the highest-rated free game on EGS this year.

The Epic Games Store is set to offer Escape Academy for free starting January 16, 2025. As with all EGS free games, users will have a week to claim it, until January 23, 2025.

Developed by Coin Crew Games in Los Angeles, Escape Academy is a captivating escape-the-room-style puzzle game initially launched for PC and consoles in July 2022. Players assume the role of students at the academy, honing their skills to become "escape room masters."

Escape Academy will be available for free on the Epic Games Store starting Thursday, January 16, immediately following the end of the Turmoil giveaway. The game will be free to claim until January 23.

Escape Academy Was Already Free on EGS Once Before

Previously, Escape Academy was offered as a free mystery game on EGS on January 1, 2024. However, the upcoming giveaway will be the first time the game is available for a full week. This timing is particularly beneficial for Xbox Game Pass members, as Escape Academy is set to be removed from the 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 offered for free by EGS in 2025 so far. The game's acclaim is echoed by its positive reception on other platforms, with "Very Positive" reviews on Steam and high ratings on both the PlayStation and Xbox Stores. Besides solo play, Escape Academy supports both online and split-screen multiplayer, earning a reputation as one of the best co-op puzzle games in recent times.

As the fourth free game of 2025 on the Epic Games Store, Escape Academy follows Kingdom Come: Deliverance, Hell Let Loose, and Turmoil. The fifth free game of the year will be announced on January 16, coinciding with the start of the Escape Academy giveaway. Fans of the base game can also explore additional content with two DLC packs: Escape From Anti-Escape Island and Escape From the Past, each priced at $9.99. These can also be purchased together as the Season Pass for $14.99.