Underplayed Gems

The Escapist (2014)

The Escapist cover

Developer: Backstab Games
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Action, Indie
Rating: 1.0 of 5, 24 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 15 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

How it feels

A hectic, precise platformer where you constantly die and restart using a unique mouse-based bouncing mechanic.

fast paceddie-a-lothardcorebouncychallengingmouse controlled2d platformer

Screenshots

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