Buy it if you like
- Gameplay: 80 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Graphics: 22 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Audio: 9 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
- Bugs: 7 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
Based on 16k player reviews · updated
What players think
The recurring themes across 300 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.
Why players love itThings to know
42% of themes are praise50% are divided8% are complaints
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
80 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Its blend of daily routines, crafting mechanics, and stealth-based gameplay creates an engrossing and challenging environment that keeps players strategizing and adapting throughout each prison stint.
Graphics
Players who bring up Graphics mostly praise it.
22 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Visually, The Escapists adopts a charming pixel-art style that lends a lighthearted tone to an otherwise intense setting.
Audio
Players who bring up Audio mostly praise it.
9 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
The soundtrack and sound effects are minimalist but effective, reinforcing the game’s mood without overwhelming the player.
Combat
Players who bring up Combat mostly praise it.
7 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
There are dozens of tools that you can craft, But also weapons, it is as simple as combining a soap bar with a pillowcase, or combining a toothbrush with a razorblade.
Co-op
Players who bring up Co-op mostly praise it.
5 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
You and your buddies (yes, it's even better with co-op) are stuck in a prison, and the only way out is to plan your escape while dodging guards, forging keys, and getting into trouble at every turn.
Theme by theme
Scored on what reviews say about each topic, not the thumbs.
Players love
Gameplay80 reviews
Graphics22 reviews
Audio9 reviews
Combat7 reviews
Co-op5 reviews
Divided opinion
Difficulty86% still recommend
Multiplayer100% still recommend
Performance80% still recommend
Interface80% still recommend
Story75% still recommend
Linux compatibility67% still recommend
Players complain
Bugs71% still recommend
What you get
Can you play it alone, does a controller work, does it run on your machine.
Play modes
- Single-player
Controller
Steam lists no controller support.
Store features
- Family Sharing
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Cloud
- Steam Leaderboards
- Steam Trading Cards
- Steam Workshop
Platforms
- Windows
- macOS
- Linux
Valve device support
Steam DeckPlayable
SteamOSPlayable
Steam MachinePlayable
Should I buy it now?
Based on Steam price history.
Lowest ever recorded
$2.49$24.99−90%
That's the lowest price we've ever recorded.
7 points recordedtoday · $2.49
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