This Is the Epic Games Store Free Game for January 16

Escape Academy, a highly-rated escape-room puzzle game, is the Epic Games Store's free game offering for January 16th, 2025. This marks the fourth free title offered by the EGS in 2025.

This free giveaway, lasting until January 23rd, provides players with a full week to claim the game. Developed by Coin Crew Games, Escape Academy challenges players to hone their escape room skills as students at the titular academy, aiming to become "escape room masters."

Interestingly, Escape Academy was previously offered as a free game on the EGS on January 1st, 2024, but this time, it's available for a full week. This is particularly convenient for Xbox Game Pass subscribers, as the game is slated to leave the service on January 15th.

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)

With a "Strong" OpenCritic rating (80 average score, 88% recommendation), Escape Academy is poised to be the highest-rated free game offered by the EGS in 2025 thus far. Positive player reviews across Steam, PlayStation, and Xbox stores further solidify its appeal. The game supports both solo play and a well-regarded online/split-screen multiplayer mode, making it a top choice for cooperative puzzle game enthusiasts.

Following Escape Academy's release, the EGS is expected to announce its fifth free game of the year on January 16th. Players who enjoy the main game can also purchase two DLC packs: "Escape From Anti-Escape Island" and "Escape From the Past," individually for $9.99 or as a Season Pass for $14.99.