The Escapists: The Walking Dead

Pixel-art strategy game about guiding survivors through zombie-filled locations

Team17 Digital Ltd · Released Sep 30, 2015

Reviews: Mixed; 64% of 899
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Playing now: 5; right now
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update: 10 years ago; Mar 24, 2016

What is The Escapists: The Walking Dead?

This single-player, 2D pixel-art strategy game follows Rick Grimes and a group of survivors through locations from The Walking Dead comics. You keep daily routines, craft tools and weapons, recruit companions, fight walkers, and find an escape route from each area to keep the group alive.

For you if...

+you like planning escapes around daily schedules
+you want a game tied to The Walking Dead comics
+you enjoy crafting gear to survive zombie hordes

Not for you if...

−you want to play survivor missions with friends
−you dislike recurring routines between escape objectives

What players say

64% of 899 reviews are positive

Players praise the connection to The Walking Dead comics and the zombie spin on The Escapists. They complain about repetitive routines and objectives, awkward combat and controls, and bugs.

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The Escapists: The Walking Dead system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

OS: Windows Vista
Processor: Dual Core CPU 2.5 gHz
Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 4000, Nvidia GeForce 8000, ATI Radeon HD 4800 Series
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Storage: 1 GB available space
DirectX: Version 10
Notes: Note: In some instances, systems may require model specific drivers. If your system manufacturers no longer support hardware under this category, it may not be possible to run this title. Should this be the case, we are unable to assist you and recommend that you pursue support from your respective system manufacturer.