Construct: Escape the System is a Action, Adventure game from Oliver Boyce with a 70% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by single-player.
Game snapshot
- Developer
- Oliver Boyce
- Release year
- 2016
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- $4.99
- Review signal
- 70% positive
Screenshots
System requirements
PC
- Minimum
- OS *: Windows XP SP2+
Processor: Dual core 1.8 GHz
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTS 450 or equivalent ATI card
DirectX: Version 9.0
Storage: 800 MB available space
macOS
- Minimum
- OS: Mac OS X 10.8+
Processor: Dual core 1.8 GHz
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTS 450 or equivalent ATI card
Storage: 800 MB available space
Linux
- Minimum
- OS: Ubuntu 12.04+, SteamOS+
Processor: Dual core 1.8 GHz
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTS 450 or equivalent ATI card
Storage: 800 MB available space
From Steam reviews
Review notes
Construct: Escape the System is worth a closer look if you want exploration, strong atmosphere, solo-friendly, and cyberpunk.
Best for players who want strong atmosphere, cyberpunk, emotional story, and exploration.
Check more carefully if you dislike unclear onboarding and technical roughness.
exploration
Play styleThe draw is moving through spaces, discovering details, and learning the world.
strong-atmosphere
ToneThe mood, place, and presentation carry a lot of the experience.
deckbuilding
Play styleCard choices, deck shape, and synergies matter.
solo-friendly
FitIt still makes sense as a solo play choice.
confusing-onboarding
FrictionThe first hours can be unclear without patience or outside help.
cyberpunk
SettingThe game leans into neon, hacking, or corporate-dystopia texture.
narrative-adventure
Play styleThe experience is more story-and-place driven than systems-heavy.
emotional-story
ToneThe story is framed as affecting rather than just plot-heavy.
Steam review snapshots
Taking in the sights will be combined with object-based puzzles that involve finding and using orbs to power up/light the next areas…And Unity as a whole, never gave me any issues or crashes in the countless games running its assests, that I have…I loved the atmosphere and soundtrack.(moving platforms and such) I've only played long enough to just start to use the first orb and there are more to…Why it fits
Check it if you want action, adventure filtered by single-player.
Who might skip it
Research further on Steam if you need verified accessibility details, exact playtime, or current system requirements.