Escape Academy is the Epic Games Store's free game offering for January 16th, 2025. This escape-room style puzzle game, developed by Coin Crew Games, will be available for a week, until January 23rd. This marks the second time Escape Academy has been offered for free on the EGS; however, this giveaway is the first to offer a full week of access. This is particularly timely given its upcoming removal from Xbox Game Pass on January 15th.
Escape Academy boasts a strong critical reception, earning an "80" average score and an 88% recommendation rate on OpenCritic, making it the highest-rated free game offered on the EGS in 2025 so far. Positive player reviews across Steam, PlayStation, and Xbox stores further solidify its appeal. The game features both solo and multiplayer options, including online and split-screen co-op, praised for its well-designed cooperative gameplay.
This marks 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. For players who enjoy the core game, two DLC packs, "Escape From Anti-Escape Island" and "Escape From the Past," are available for individual purchase ($9.99 each) or as a Season Pass ($14.99).
Epic Games Store Free Games - January 2025:
- Kingdom Come: Deliverance (January 1st - 8th)
- Hell Let Loose (January 8th - 15th)
- Turmoil (January 15th - 16th)
- Escape Academy (January 16th - 23rd)
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