Puzzle lovers and escape room junkies have something new to crack open this week. iam8bit Presents and Coin Crew Games have released a free demo for Escape Academy 2: Back 2 School, now available on Steam. The demo brings players back to the beloved campus setting with a fresh set of brain-twisting challenges designed for both solo and co-op play, online or in splitscreen.
A direct continuation of the original Escape Academy, this follow-up expands the school’s mysteries and curriculum while reuniting players with returning characters and new faculty who aren’t as innocent as they seem.
A New Semester, New Secrets, and New Mind-Melters
Escape Academy 2: Back 2 School picks up after the events of the first game, sending players back to campus to unravel the academy’s deeper history. The demo offers a sample of the full game’s puzzle variety, encouraging players to hack, decode, investigate, and outsmart the school itself.
Whether you’re solving solo or scheming with a partner, the game leans into teamwork-based mechanics and dynamic puzzle design, something the series has always excelled at. The co-op experience remains a standout, letting players share “escape room banter” in real time as they crack codes and uncover secrets.
Play It With a Partner—or Don’t
The demo supports:
- Single-player escape room gameplay
- Online co-op
- Local splitscreen co-op
Just like real escape rooms, minus the price tag, you can tag in a friend or go it alone. The developers encourage collaboration, but players can enjoy the journey at their own pace.
Huge Discount on the Original Escape Academy
To mark the moment, fans can also snag the award-winning first game, Escape Academy, for 65% off on Steam.
The sale is available now through Monday, Dec. 15, making it the perfect chance to catch up before the sequel launches.
