Escape from Playtime

Co-op survival horror with scavenging runs through a changing factory

Mob Entertainment · Released Oct 21, 2026 · Early Access

As of Oct 28, 2026: -10% right now, $8.99

Reviews: Mixed; 69% of 1,774
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 351; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 4 days ago; Oct 23, 2026
Minimum PC: GeForce GTX 1650; 8 GB RAM; Full requirements

What is Escape from Playtime?

In this Early Access first-person survival horror game, up to eight players explore an abandoned toy factory in the Poppy Playtime universe. As a Smiling Critter, you follow a mysterious Voice's instructions to collect parts and resources and bring them back safely. Each run changes the layout, and you use tools, hiding spots, distractions, and alternate routes to evade hostile creations.

For you if...

+you enjoy simple puzzles and experimenting with scavenged items
+you like coordinating with teammates through proximity voice chat

Not for you if...

−you prefer fixed maps you can learn by heart
−you want to explore without being hunted by enemies

What players say

69% of 1,774 reviews are positive

Players praise playing with friends and the voice chat. Common complaints concern missing public matchmaking, bugs, and a collection loop some find repetitive.

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Escape from Playtime system requirements

Minimum: GeForce GTX 1650, 8 GB RAM.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 10/11
Processor: Intel Core i3 9100 / AMD Ryzen 5 3500
Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 / Radeon RX 470
Memory: 8 GB RAM
DirectX: Version 12

Does Escape from Playtime have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: co-op online. It also has a single-player mode.

Does Escape from Playtime run on Steam Deck?

Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: English. Text only: French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese.

Does Escape from Playtime use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam