This Is the Epic Games Store Free Game for January 16
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 boasts the highest OpenCritic rating of any EGS freebie in 2025 so far.
Epic Games Store users have a week to claim Escape Academy, starting Thursday, January 16th, following the end of Turmoil's free period. The game, developed by Coin Crew Games, challenges players to train as "escape room masters" within the Academy setting. Originally released in July 2022 for PC and consoles, it's now available for free on the EGS until January 23rd.
A Previous EGS Freebie, But Now with a Full Week's Availability
Escape Academy was previously offered for free on the EGS on January 1st, 2024, as a mystery game. This time, however, players get a full week to claim the title. This is particularly beneficial for Xbox Game Pass subscribers, as Escape Academy is leaving the service on January 15th after an 18-month run.
Epic Games Store's January 2025 Free Game Lineup
- Kingdom Come: Deliverance (January 1st)
- Hell Let Loose (January 2nd – 9th)
- Turmoil (January 9th – 16th)
- Escape Academy (January 16th – 23rd)
Escape Academy's strong critical reception is reflected in its "Strong" OpenCritic rating (80 average score, 88% recommendation rate). Positive player feedback is evident on Steam ("Very Positive" reviews) and other platforms (4.42 and 4.2 stars on PlayStation and Xbox Stores respectively). Beyond its solo gameplay, Escape Academy features a highly-regarded online and split-screen co-op mode, making it a top choice for cooperative puzzle game enthusiasts.
Escape Academy is the fourth free game of 2025 on the Epic Games Store, following Kingdom Come: Deliverance, Hell Let Loose, and Turmoil. The announcement of the fifth free game is anticipated on January 16th. Players who enjoy the core game can also purchase two DLC packs: "Escape From Anti-Escape Island" and "Escape From the Past," each priced at $9.99, or bundled together as a Season Pass for $14.99.
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