The Escapists is a Action, Adventure, Simulation game from Mouldy Toof Studios with a 90% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by weird, single-player.
Game snapshot
- Developer
- Mouldy Toof Studios
- Release year
- 2015
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- $3.59
- Review signal
- 90% positive
Screenshots
System requirements
PC
- Minimum
- OS *: Windows XP Processor: Dual Core CPU 2.4 gHz Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 4000, Nvidia GeForce 8000, ATI Radeon HD 4800 Series Storage: 2 GB available space Sound Card: Windows Compatible Card Additional Notes: We recommend updating your PC's hardware drivers before playing. If your PC is no longer supported by your manufacturer and your hardware drivers are very old, you may experience difficulty running the game. Please check with your PC manufacturer for more details.
macOS
- Minimum
- OS: OSX 10.8 Mountain Lion Processor: 2GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 9400M or equivalent Storage: 2 GB available space Additional Notes:
Linux
- Minimum
- OS: Ubuntu 12.04 64-bit or later Processor: Dual Core CPU 2.4 gHz Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 4000, Nvidia GeForce GT 8000, ATI Radeon HD 4800 Series Storage: 2 GB available space Sound Card: Linux Compatible Card Additional Notes:
From Steam reviews
Review notes
The Escapists is worth a closer look if you want pixel art, replayable, chaotic fun, and great with friends.
Best for players who want pixel art, chaotic fun, replayable, and great with friends.
Check more carefully if you dislike repetition or grind and unclear onboarding.
pixel-art
SettingThe visual language is pixel-led or deliberately retro.
grindy
FrictionThe loop may feel repetitive if you dislike grind.
replayable
FitThe structure gives reasons to return rather than finish once.
chaotic-fun
ToneThe appeal is messy, funny, and unpredictable rather than polished calm.
great-with-friends
FitIt tends to be better when shared with friends.
confusing-onboarding
FrictionThe first hours can be unclear without patience or outside help.
Steam review snapshots
(It's why I recommend closing the game and restarting the day to minimize frustration) Other small issues that I had outside of…Whether playing solo or with friends, The Escapists offers a uniquely satisfying journey of cunning and perseverance that will captivate players who…Working together to coordinate plans, share resources, and distract guards enhances the social aspect and replayability of the game.the escapists is pure chaos blended in strategy.Why it fits
Best for players who like pixel art, replayable structure, and chaotic strategy with a weird tone. Mouldy Toof Studios' The Escapists blends Action, Adventure, Simulation, and Strategy with a pixel-led style and a very positive Steam review signal.
Who might skip it
Skip if you dislike repetition, grind, or unclear onboarding.