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How 2 Escape

Two-player escape-room puzzles split between a train and companion app

Breakfirst Games · Published by Maximum Entertainment, Breakfirst Games · Released Aug 31, 2023

AdventureCasualIndieSimulation

Reviews
Mostly Positive
71% of 837
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
9
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update on Steam
1 year ago
Aug 8, 2025
Minimum PC
GTX 660
4 GB RAM · 0.5 GB disk
Full requirements

What is How 2 Escape?

This two-player escape-room puzzle game follows Emy as she tries to stop a speeding train. One player explores timed carriages on PC, while the other uses a phone companion app for information. They communicate to solve puzzles and reach the brake lever.

For you if...

  • +you like solving escape-room puzzles through communication
  • +you want a timed challenge with a partner

Not for you if...

  • −you prefer to solve puzzles alone
  • −you dislike time limits in puzzle games
  • −you want both players exploring the train

What players say

71% of 837 reviews are positive

Players praise the varied puzzles and the need to communicate with a partner. Some say the PC player spends too long waiting, later puzzles are hard to follow, and bugs or companion-app mismatches can interrupt progress.

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How 2 Escape system requirements

Minimum: GTX 660, 4 GB RAM, 0.5 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 10
Processor
i3-5500 or more
Graphics
GTX 660 or more
Memory
4 GB RAM
Storage
500 MB available space

Does How 2 Escape have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: multiplayer (mode not specified). There is no single-player mode. Crossplay with other platforms is declared.

Does How 2 Escape run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

  • Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
  • Some in-game text is small and may be hard to read
  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
26
Steam features
Family Sharing
Languages
Full audio: English. Text only: French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Simplified Chinese, Portuguese - Portugal, Japanese, Ukrainian.

Does How 2 Escape 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 25, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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