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The Escapists 2

A top-down sandbox game about breaking out of prison. You plan your days, craft tools, and work out how to slip past guards and routines, all in a pixel-art style. You can play alone or with up to four players, locally or online. Is it your kind of game?

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72%

96 ratings

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90%

26,462 reviews

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you like planning escapes and crafting your way around a system, alone or in co-op.

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you dislike fiddly menus and trial and error.

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Platforms: PlayStation · PC · Xbox · Switch
Release date: August 22, 2017
Length: About 30 hours
Difficulty: 4/5 (estimated)
Genres: Puzzle · Role-playing (RPG) · Simulator · Strategy · Tactical · Adventure · Indie
Themes: Action · Stealth · Sandbox
Perspective: Bird view / Isometric
Modes: Online up to 4 · Couch co-op up to 4
Languages: 3 languages
Text in your language: Yes
Steam Deck: Playable
Microtransactions: None
Crossplay: none

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How long is The Escapists 2?: About 30 hours to finish the main story.
Which platforms is The Escapists 2 on?: The Escapists 2 is available on PlayStation · PC · Xbox · Switch.
Does The Escapists 2 have co-op?: Yes — Online up to 4 · Couch co-op up to 4.
Does The Escapists 2 run on Steam Deck?: Playable
What does The Escapists 2 cost?: $4.99 on Steam.