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 this year.

Players can claim Escape Academy from January 16th to 23rd, 2025. Developed by Coin Crew Games, the game challenges players to train as "escape room masters" within the Academy setting. This isn't the first time Escape Academy has been a free EGS offering; it was previously available for a limited time on January 1st, 2024. However, this giveaway provides a full week of access, making it particularly convenient for those losing access to the game on Xbox Game Pass on January 15th.

The game boasts positive reviews across various platforms, including Steam, PlayStation Store, and Xbox Store. Beyond its solo playability, Escape Academy offers a well-regarded online and split-screen multiplayer mode, making it a top choice for cooperative puzzle game enthusiasts.

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)

Following Escape Academy, the EGS is expected to announce its fifth free game of the year 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 individual purchase ($9.99 each) or bundled as a Season Pass ($14.99).