This Is the Epic Games Store Free Game for January 16

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 EGS in 2025 and, based on its OpenCritic score of 80, is currently the highest-rated free game offered this year.

Epic Games Store users have until January 23rd to claim this free title. Developed by Coin Crew Games and initially released in July 2022, Escape Academy challenges players to hone their escape room skills as students at the titular academy. While previously offered as a free game on EGS on January 1st, 2024, this giveaway provides a full week of access. This is particularly beneficial for Xbox Game Pass subscribers, as the game is slated to leave the service on January 15th.

The Epic Games Store's January 2025 free game lineup includes:

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

Escape Academy boasts a "Strong" rating on OpenCritic, with an 88% reviewer recommendation rate. Positive player feedback is consistent across Steam, PlayStation, and Xbox stores. The game supports both single-player and highly-regarded online/split-screen multiplayer modes, making it a top choice for cooperative puzzle game enthusiasts.

Following Escape Academy, the fifth free game of the year will be announced on January 16th. Players who enjoy the main game can purchase two DLC packs: Escape From Anti-Escape Island and Escape From the Past, individually for $9.99 or together as a Season Pass for $14.99.