Underplayed Gems

Pipe Escape (2024)

Pipe Escape cover
Developer
Illegal Crayon Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Casual, Indie, Free To Play
Rating
4.6 of 5, 36 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 49 minutes
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

You spin through a tight, controlled maze of leaky pipes, working with the spin to navigate past bats and escape a claustrophobic pipe hell.

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What players say

Players say this free Kururin-inspired game is short and infuriatingly difficult, but satisfying once the timing clicks. It feels like Getting Over It with a constantly spinning wrench. The well-placed checkpoints keep frustration in check, and players split on whether the challenge is fair or luck-based.

Screenshots

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