Unlock the Epic Mystery: January 16's Free Game Revealed

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 this year and, based on its OpenCritic score, is currently the highest-rated free game of 2025 on the platform.

Epic Games Store users have a full week, until January 23rd, to claim Escape Academy. Developed by Coin Crew Games and initially released in July 2022, the game challenges players to train as escape room masters within the Academy itself.

This isn't Escape Academy's first appearance as a free EGS title; it was previously offered as a mystery game on January 1st, 2024. However, this giveaway marks its first week-long free period on the store. The timing is particularly beneficial for Xbox Game Pass subscribers, as the game is set to leave 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 a "Strong" rating on OpenCritic (80 average score, 88% recommendation), exceeding the ratings of previous EGS free games in 2025. Positive player feedback is reflected in its "Very Positive" Steam reviews and high ratings on PlayStation and Xbox stores. The game offers both single-player and a highly-regarded online/split-screen multiplayer mode, making it a top choice for cooperative puzzle game enthusiasts.

Escape Academy will be the fourth free game offered by Epic in 2025, following Kingdom Come: Deliverance, Hell Let Loose, and Turmoil. The announcement of the fifth free game is expected on January 16th, coinciding with Escape Academy's availability. 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.