Escape Escape (2023)

Developer: Lu
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Adventure, Casual, Indie
Rating: 4.3 of 5, 89 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 13 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A brief, absurd, and meta puzzle experience where you defy the game's own setup, treating it as a joke while exploring a quirky story.

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What players say

Players say this is one of the developer's sillier, more experimental games, very short at around 10 minutes to see both endings. The main draw is the cute jester protagonist, though players split on the rough keyboard-based camera controls and whether the brief, confusing story lands or feels like a demo.

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