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Price check · Updated November 10, 2026

The Escapists

The Escapists provides players the opportunity of experiencing a light-hearted insight into everyday prison life with the main objective being that of escaping!

Works best on Windows PC and Steam Deck (playable)

PlatformWindows PC · Mac · Linux
HandheldSteam Deck Playable. Works on handheld PCs, but may need small tweaks.
ControlsMade for keyboard and mouse.
Play styleSingle-player
The Escapists cover art
$3.59$17.99

Best current price at Steam

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  • $3.59 is 44% above its lowest price on record ($2.49).
  • Next big sale: Steam Winter Sale, in 37 days.

Waiting could save up to $1.10, if it returns to its lowest price.

A guide from price history and sale dates, not a promise.

Buy at Steam for $3.59

Lowest price ever: $2.49 (September 2026)

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Price history

Price history chart. Lowest recorded $2.49 on 2026-09-17. Current best price $3.59. Tracked from 2026-09-17 to 2026-11-10.$0$5$10$15$20Usual $17.99Sep 17, 2026Oct 14, 2026Nov 10, 2026
Lowest Current best price. Chart starts at the lowest price ever recorded and fills in every day from our own price checks. Lowest on chart: $2.49. Earliest point: September 17, 2026.

Compare stores

StorePriceUsual
Steam$3.59$17.99Buy
GameBillet$14.88$17.99Buy
Gamesplanet$16.19$17.99Buy
Fanatical$17.27$17.99Buy
GreenManGaming$17.99$17.99Buy
GamersGate$17.99$17.99Buy
WinGameStore$17.99$17.99Buy
IndieGala$17.99$17.99Buy

Trailer and screenshots

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Trailer and screenshots are from the publisher. Tap a screenshot to enlarge it.

Categories

ActionAdventureIndieSimulationStrategySingle-playerSteam AchievementsSteam CloudSteam Trading CardsFamily Sharing

Details

DeveloperMouldy Toof Studios
PublisherTeam17
ReleasedFeb 13, 2015
Metacritic71 / 100
Languages7: English, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Polish, Russian and more

PC requirements

MinimumRecommended
OSWindows XP-
ProcessorDual Core CPU 2.4 gHz-
Memory2 GB RAM-
GraphicsIntel HD Graphics 4000, Nvidia GeForce 8000, ATI Radeon HD 4800 Series-
Storage2 GB available space-
Sound CardWindows Compatible Card-
Additional NotesWe recommend updating your PC's hardware drivers before playing. If your PC is no longer supported by your manufacturer and your hardware drivers are very old, you may experience difficulty running the game. Please check with your PC manufacturer for more details.-

Best gear for The Escapists

How this game plays best, and the gear to match: a best-value pick and an upgrade for each.

StrategyAction

Best way to play

Works best onWindows PC · Steam Deck (Playable) · Mac · Linux
Best controlsMouse and keyboard
Best screen1440p monitor for map space
Best soundHeadset for immersive sound

Recommended gear

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Questions

What is the lowest price ever for The Escapists?

The lowest recorded price is $2.49 in September 2026.

Is The Escapists on sale right now?

The best current price we found is $3.59 at Steam, against a usual price of $17.99.

Should I buy The Escapists now or wait?

Fine to buy. Fine to buy. $3.59 is 44% above its lowest price on record ($2.49). Next big sale: Steam Winter Sale, in 37 days.