Underplayed Gems

The Escaper (2020)

The Escaper cover
Developer
Nocturnal works
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure
Rating
4.7 of 5, 774 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.5 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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The 3D catalog: game boxes on wooden shelves, with the cat sitting at the counter next to its greeting.

The catalog in 3D

The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

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How it feels

A methodical and atmospheric puzzle experience where you search for clues and solve physics-based challenges at your own pace or under time pressure.

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What players say

Players call it a short escape room game that is fun for the price, but many find a few puzzles unfair or poorly telegraphed, often needing a guide.

Screenshots

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This page is from Underplayed Gems, a catalog of older and overlooked games. Not quite it? You can browse by platform and genre, or take this one into the 3D catalog and ask the Catbot for something closer.