ESC/APE

First-person action platformer with momentum-driven movement and physics-based combat

Vancouver Film School · Released Oct 8, 2025

Reviews: Very Positive; 99% of 86
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 1 year ago; Oct 7, 2025
Minimum PC: GeForce GTX 1660; 16 GB RAM · 5 GB disk; Full requirements

What is ESC/APE?

You play Abe, a genetically enhanced ape trying to escape a testing facility, in a free, linear, single-player action game. You slide under hazards, ground pound enemies, and throw objects or foes into walls. This student project is designed to last about ten minutes.

For you if...

+you enjoy combining fast platforming with physical combat
+you prefer brief games over lengthy campaigns

Not for you if...

−you want cooperative or competitive multiplayer
−you prefer slower action without momentum-based platforming

What players say

99% of 86 reviews are positive

Players praise the movement and combat physics, with level design also drawing positive comments.

Screenshots and trailer

ESC/APE system requirements

Minimum: GeForce GTX 1660, 16 GB RAM, 5 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 10 64 bit
Processor: Intel® Core™ i5 3.0GHz or equivalent
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 TI or equivalent
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Storage: 5 GB available space
DirectX: Version 11

Does ESC/APE have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Single-player

Does ESC/APE 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.

Does ESC/APE 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