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Construct: Escape the System

First-person puzzle platforming with gravity shifts inside a computer system

Oliver Boyce · Published by Immanitas Entertainment · Released Dec 2, 2016

ActionAdventureIndie

Reviews
Mostly Positive
79% of 99
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
0
daily peak, Oct 30, 2026
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update on Steam
9 years ago
Mar 26, 2017
Minimum PC
GTS 450
2 GB RAM · 0.8 GB disk
Full requirements

What is Construct: Escape the System?

A sci-fi platformer set inside a computer system you are trying to escape. Across four themed zones, you jump between platforms, use orbs to activate machinery or illuminate dark areas, and extract power orbs from system cores. Upgrades expand your jumping and boosting abilities, opening routes to previously inaccessible areas.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy finding routes through large, abstract environments
  • +you prefer a short adventure you can play alone

Not for you if...

  • −you dislike revisiting areas after unlocking new abilities

What players say

79% of 99 reviews are positive

Players praise the atmosphere and puzzle challenges. Some criticize the slow movement and pacing.

Screenshots and trailer

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Construct: Escape the System system requirements

Minimum: GTS 450, 2 GB RAM, 0.8 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows XP SP2+
Processor
Dual core 1.8 GHz
Graphics
Nvidia GeForce GTS 450 or equivalent ATI card
Memory
2 GB RAM
Storage
800 MB available space
DirectX
Version 9.0

Does Construct: Escape the System have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Does Construct: Escape the System run on Steam Deck?

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

  • The launcher or setup tool may need the touchscreen or virtual keyboard
  • Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
  • Some in-game text is small and may be hard to read
  • The native resolution is not the default one
  • Gamepad not enabled by default
  • 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, macOS, Linux
Achievements
42
Steam features
Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages
Text only: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Portuguese - Brazil, Simplified Chinese, Dutch, Russian.

Does Construct: Escape the System 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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