Escape Academy, a critically acclaimed escape-room style puzzle game, is the Epic Games Store's free game offering from January 16th to 23rd, 2025. This marks the fourth free game offered by the EGS in 2025 and, with an OpenCritic score of 80 and an 88% recommendation rate, is currently the highest-rated free game offered so far this year.
Developed by Coin Crew Games, Escape Academy challenges players to hone their escape room skills as students at the titular academy. Initially released in July 2022, the game offers both solo and engaging online/split-screen co-op gameplay, lauded as one of the best co-op puzzle games recently. This is a particularly convenient giveaway for Xbox Game Pass subscribers, as the game is leaving the service on January 15th.
While previously offered as a free mystery game on the EGS on January 1st, 2024, this giveaway provides players with a full week to claim the game. Following Escape Academy, the EGS will announce its fifth free game of 2025 on January 16th.
For players who enjoy Escape Academy, two DLC packs, "Escape From Anti-Escape Island" and "Escape From the Past," are available for purchase individually at $9.99 or together as a Season Pass for $14.99.
Key Features:
- Escape-Room Gameplay: Solve intricate puzzles and escape challenging rooms.
- Solo & Co-op Modes: Playable alone or with friends online or via split-screen.
- High Critical Acclaim: Boasts strong reviews across multiple platforms.
- Free for a Week: Available on the Epic Games Store from January 16th to 23rd, 2025.
- Available DLC: Expand your gameplay experience with additional content.
The Epic Games Store's January 2025 free game lineup:
- January 1st: Kingdom Come: Deliverance
- January 2nd-9th: Hell Let Loose
- January 9th-16th: Turmoil
- January 16th-23rd: Escape Academy
