Underplayed Gems

Digging a Hole... with a Spoon... Escape from Alcatraz (2026)

Digging a Hole... with a Spoon... Escape from Alcatraz cover
Developer
Eddaheim
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Casual, Indie
Rating
3.5 of 5, 29 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.2 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

You methodically chip away at walls with a spoon, guided by a talking toilet, in a low-stakes prison break that feels more silly than tense.

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What players say

Players are split on this short digging adventure. Some find it fun with a grappling mechanic and spoon upgrades, while others call it undercooked and too brief. The music in the final area clashes with the tone, and the energy system makes backtracking tedious.

Screenshots

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