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Escape Goat 2

A puzzle platformer where machinery changes the shape of rooms

MagicalTimeBean · Published by Double Fine Presents · Released Mar 24, 2014

ActionCasualIndie

Reviews
Very Positive
96% of 228
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
0
daily peak, Oct 31, 2026
Steam Deck
Verified
Last update on Steam
3 years ago
Apr 13, 2023
Minimum PC
GT
1 GB RAM · 0.2 GB disk
Full requirements

Metacritic: 76/100 (critic reviews)

What is Escape Goat 2?

A single-player 2D puzzle platformer set in the Stronghold of Toragos, where a goat sets out to rescue friends from eternal sleep. You choose a path through ten zones, jumping past traps and moving or breaking walls to reach each room's exit. An immortal mouse companion reaches places you cannot, activates switches, and distracts enemies.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy compact levels suited to short play sessions
  • +you want optional challenges beyond the main route

Not for you if...

  • −you want platforming without stopping to solve puzzles

What players say

96% of 228 reviews are positive

Players praise the puzzle design, controls, artwork, and music. Some find the sequel too similar to the original, while a recent player criticizes abrupt difficulty spikes.

Screenshots and trailer

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Escape Goat 2 system requirements

Minimum: GT, 1 GB RAM, 0.2 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS
XP Service Pack 2
Processor
1.8 GHz
Graphics
NVIDIA GT/S 4xx, Intel 4000 or equivalent
Memory
1 GB RAM
Storage
200 MB available space
DirectX
Version 9.0c
Notes
Uses XNA HiDef; DX9

Recommended

OS
Windows 7
Processor
2.4 GHz
Graphics
NVIDIA Geforce 600 series or equivalent
Memory
2 GB RAM
Storage
200 MB available space
DirectX
Version 9.0c

Does Escape Goat 2 have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Does Escape Goat 2 run on Steam Deck?

Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.

  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • Shows Steam Deck controller icons
  • In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Achievements
16
Steam features
Workshop, Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages
Text only: English.

Does Escape Goat 2 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

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