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By SavannahJan 20,2025

This Is the Epic Games Store Free Game for January 16

Escape Academy is the Epic Games Store's free offering for January 16th, marking the fourth free game of 2025. With a strong OpenCritic score of 80 and an 88% recommendation rate, it's poised to be the highest-rated free game offered on the EGS so far this year.

This escape-room style puzzler, developed by Coin Crew Games, challenges players to train as "escape room masters" within the Academy. Originally released in July 2022 for PC and consoles, it's available for PC gamers to claim from January 16th to 23rd on the Epic Games Store, following Turmoil's run.

Previously a free mystery game on EGS on January 1st, 2024, this giveaway marks its first full-week availability. The timing 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 Free Games - January 2025

  • Kingdom Come: Deliverance (January 1st)
  • Hell Let Loose (January 2nd – 9th)
  • Turmoil (January 9th – 16th)
  • Escape Academy (January 16th – 23rd)

Escape Academy boasts overwhelmingly positive player reviews across Steam, PlayStation, and Xbox stores. Beyond its solo playability, its well-regarded online and split-screen multiplayer makes it a top-tier co-op puzzle game.

Following Kingdom Come: Deliverance, Hell Let Loose, and Turmoil, Escape Academy is the fourth free game of 2025. The announcement of the fifth free game is anticipated on January 16th. Players who enjoy the game can also purchase two DLC packs: Escape From Anti-Escape Island and Escape From the Past, individually priced at $9.99 or bundled together as a Season Pass for $14.99.

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