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The Escapists 2

The Escapists 2

Craft, Steal, Brawl and Escape! It’s time to bust out of the toughest prisons in the world as you return to the life of an inmate in The Escapists 2, now with multiplayer! Have you got what it takes to escape?

91%
Very Positive
DevelopersMouldy Toof Studios, Team17
PublisherTeam17
Release DateAug 21, 2017
$19.99
Peak Players11.2K
Metacritic75
Controllerfull
PlatformsWindows · macOS · Linux
Indie
Simulation
Strategy
AI Review Summary

The Escapists 2 is a highly replayable prison-escape sandbox that improves on its predecessor with the addition of cooperative multiplayer and diverse escape methods. While the charming art style and Steam Workshop support offer significant value, players frequently report persistent bugs and a lack of ongoing developer support.

Pros

  • Multiplayer support allows for engaging cooperative play with friends.90%
  • Multiple creative escape routes are available for every prison map.85%
  • Steam Workshop integration provides extensive community-made content and maps.80%
  • Charming and simple cartoonish art style enhances the game's visual appeal.75%
  • Strategic depth and fun mechanics keep the core gameplay loop rewarding for many hours.80%

Cons

  • Persistent bugs, such as job markers pointing to incorrect locations, remain unpatched since 2017.75%
  • Development has ceased, resulting in a lack of new content and an incomplete level editor.65%
  • Controls can feel janky and unresponsive during critical gameplay moments.55%
  • Difficulty spikes can make even designated easy levels feel frustratingly hard for some players.50%
  • Invincible guard dogs effectively prevent combat-based strategies on many maps.40%

Notable Mentions

  • The game is highly regarded by players who also enjoyed the mobile version, The Escapists 2 Pocket Breakout.
  • Multiplayer is often cited as the best way to experience the game, though it suffers from its own technical issues.
Confidence: 64%
Based on the 111 most relevant reviewsGenerated on Aug 21, 2026
Game Vitals

Live snapshot

Player Activity

Current peak
263
Peak · last 90 days
1.2K
All-time peak
11.2K

Price

Current price
$19.99
Lowest tracked
$4.04since Jan 17, 2026

Review Sentiment

Launch week
—
Last 30 days
86%
All-time positive
91%
Review Statistics
Total Reviews33.8K
Positive: 30.6K (91%)Negative: 3.2K (9%)

2%

Reviews from Steam Deck

0%

Dev Response Rate

26h

Avg Playtime at Review

60%

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