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The Escapists 2

Prison-break strategy sandbox built around crafting and cooperative escape plans

Team17, Mouldy Toof Studios · Published by Team17 · Released Aug 21, 2017

IndieSimulationStrategy

Reviews
Very Positive
91% of 30K
Recent reviews
Very Positive
87% of 122 in 30 days
Players
202
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update on Steam
6 years ago
Jul 22, 2020
Minimum PC
GeForce GT 8800
2 GB RAM · 4 GB disk
Full requirements

Metacritic: 75/100 (critic reviews)

What is The Escapists 2?

A 2D pixel-art prison-break simulation and strategy game where you play an inmate across a series of prisons. Follow roll calls and job schedules while gathering items, crafting tools and weapons, fighting, and hiding preparations for an escape; play alone, cooperatively with up to three friends, or in competitive versus modes.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy planning prison escapes with friends in co-op
  • +you like crafting tools from scavenged everyday items
  • +you enjoy balancing strict routines with secret preparations

Not for you if...

  • −you expect a fully open-ended escape sandbox
  • −you dislike repetitive preparation and setbacks before escapes
  • −you want clear guidance for crafting and escape objectives

What players say

91% of 29,783 reviews are positive · 87% of 122 in the last 30 days

Players most often praise the cooperative play and the satisfaction of planning and completing an escape with friends. Common complaints describe repetitive preparation, unclear crafting and objectives, and escape routes that feel more predefined than the sandbox framing suggests.

Players over time

▼ -39% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 528 players on Oct 12, 2026.

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Screenshots and trailer

The Escapists 2 screenshot 1

The Escapists 2 system requirements

Minimum: GeForce GT 8800, 2 GB RAM, 4 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 7/8.1/10 (32-bit versions)
Processor
Intel Core Duo E6600 @ 2.4GHz
Graphics
Intel 4400, GeForce GT 8800, AMD Radeon HD 4650
Memory
2 GB RAM
Storage
4 GB available space
DirectX
Version 11

Recommended

OS
Windows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit versions)
Processor
[email protected], AMD FX 6300 3.5GHz
Graphics
GeForce GTX 750, AMD R7 370
Memory
4 GB RAM
Storage
4 GB available space
DirectX
Version 11

Does The Escapists 2 have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: co-op online and split-screen; PvP online and split-screen. It also has a single-player mode. With Remote Play Together, one copy is enough to play the local modes online with friends.

Does The Escapists 2 run on Steam Deck?

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

  • Some text entry requires manually opening the on-screen keyboard
  • 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
58
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages
Text only: English, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Italian.

Does The Escapists 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 Nov 6, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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Recent updates

5 DLC available.

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