The Escapists

Prison escape sandbox where you craft tools and dodge guards

Mouldy Toof Studios · Published by Team17 · Released Feb 13, 2015

Action Adventure Indie Simulation Strategy

Reviews: Very Positive; 90% of 16K
Recent reviews: Very Positive; 90% of 30 in 30 days
Playing now: 34; right now
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update: Unknown; no patch notes found

What is The Escapists?

This single-player, 2D prison escape sandbox puts you in a series of prisons where you gather supplies, craft tools, and plan a way past the guards. You attend roll calls, work prison jobs, and hide stolen items while preparing an escape route.

For you if...

+you enjoy planning escapes through trial and error
+you like balancing daily routines with secret plans

Not for you if...

−you want quick escapes without routine preparation
−you prefer clear crafting guidance over experimentation

What players say

90% of 16,204 reviews are positive · 90% of 30 in the last 30 days

Players praise the freedom to plan different escapes and the tension of carrying them out. They complain about tedious preparation and poorly explained mechanics; some also report bugs that disrupt progress.

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The Escapists system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

OS: Windows XP
Processor: Dual Core CPU 2.4 gHz
Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 4000, Nvidia GeForce 8000, ATI Radeon HD 4800 Series
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Storage: 2 GB available space
Notes: We recommend updating your PC's hardware drivers before playing. If your PC is no longer supported by your manufacturer and your hardware drivers are very old, you may experience difficulty running the game. Please check with your PC manufacturer for more details.