The Escapists
Developed by Mouldy Toof Studios · Published by Team17
At a glance
Overview
An action, adventure, indie game by Mouldy Toof Studios, published by Team17 — single-player.
Steam’s own one-line description: “The Escapists provides players the opportunity of experiencing a light-hearted insight into everyday prison life with the main objective being that of escaping!” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Features & modes
Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for The Escapists.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | No |
| Co-op | No |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | No |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| Full controller support | No |
| Partial controller support | No |
| Steam Cloud saves | Yes |
| Steam Achievements | Yes |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
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.
Supported languages (7)
The Escapists FAQ
Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.
What kind of game is The Escapists?
Steam classifies The Escapists as a Action, Adventure, Indie, Simulation, Strategy game, developed by Mouldy Toof Studios. The Escapists provides players the opportunity of experiencing a light-hearted insight into everyday prison life with the main objective being that of escaping!
How much does The Escapists cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists The Escapists at $3.59. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is The Escapists single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for The Escapists: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.
Is The Escapists on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists The Escapists for Windows, macOS, Linux. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is The Escapists out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Feb 13, 2015.
What platforms is The Escapists on?
The Escapists is listed for Windows, macOS, Linux on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.
Is The Escapists single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player.
How much does The Escapists cost?
Steam lists it at $3.59.
Does The Escapists have achievements?
Yes — Steam lists 37 achievements for The Escapists.
What is The Escapists's Metacritic score?
The Escapists has a Metacritic score of 71/100, per the Steam store listing.
Who made The Escapists?
The Escapists is developed by Mouldy Toof Studios and published by Team17.
Where to get The Escapists
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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