The Escapists 2

team17.comOfficial site, read 28 October 2026

Backs Online co-op, Most players online, Local co-op, Most players on one screen, Split or shared screen, Friends can join mid-game, Platforms, Genres.

• Online co-op: The page says you can escape with up to three friends locally or online.
• Most players online: The page gives up to four players for split screen and online play, in both co-op and versus.
• Local co-op: The page says friends can play locally, with split screen.
• Most players on one screen: The page gives up to four players for split screen. Nintendo Switch is lower, see the Nintendo page and the Team17 Switch post.
• Split or shared screen: The page says split screen.
• Friends can join mid-game: The page says the game offers drop-in and drop-out play for up to four players.
• Platforms: The page lists Steam, Epic, PS4, Xbox One, Switch, iOS and Android. The mobile edition is the separate Pocket Breakout game. Its co-op is not confirmed as one-device or online, so iOS and Android are left out.
• Genres: The page tags the game Co-Op and Strategy.

store.steampowered.comStore data, read 28 October 2026

Backs Steam app ID, Online co-op, Local co-op, Release status, Release date, Platforms, Genres, Free base co-op.

• Steam app ID: Steam identifies The Escapists 2 as app 641990.
• Online co-op: Categories include Online Co-op.
• Local co-op: Categories include Shared/Split Screen Co-op.
• Release status: Steam lists the game as available, not coming soon.
• Release date: Steam lists August 21, 2017. Wikidata, GOG and the PlayStation page list August 22. The maker's post sets the launch at 16:00 Pacific time on August 21, so the Steam date is used.
• Platforms: Backs Windows, macOS and Linux.
• Genres: Steam genres are Indie, Simulation and Strategy.
• Free base co-op: The listing marks the game as not free, with a base price of 19.99 US dollars.

store.steampowered.comStore page, read 28 October 2026

Backs Most players online, Most players on one screen, Split or shared screen, Friends can join mid-game, Kind of game, Sessions, About, Genres, Laughter and chaos, Exploring, Building and creating, Fighting, Puzzles and figuring out, Planning ahead, Getting better, Unlocks and progress.

• Most players online: The store text lists up to four players in co-op and versus, with online and split screen play.
• Most players on one screen: The store text lists up to four players in co-op and versus, with online and split screen play.
• Split or shared screen: The store text and the Split Screen user tag point to split screen.
• Friends can join mid-game: The store text lists drop-in and drop-out online and split screen play.
• Kind of game: The store text offers co-op for up to four players who plan escapes together, plus a separate versus mode.
• Sessions: The store text lists 11 prisons that get tougher, each one an escape to finish.
• About: The store text is about breaking out of prisons.
• Genres: The store text calls the game a prison sandbox.
• Laughter and chaos: User tags include Funny.
• Exploring: The store text describes prisons with several floors, roofs, vents and tunnels.
• Building and creating: User tags include Crafting. The text describes crafting tools from everyday items and a prison map editor.
• Fighting: The store text describes a combat system for prison brawls.
• Puzzles and figuring out: User tags include Puzzle and Stealth.
• Planning ahead: User tags include Strategy. The text stresses elaborate and daring escape plans.
• Getting better: User tags include Difficult.
• Unlocks and progress: The store text lists over 300 customisation options.

store.steampowered.comStore data, read 28 October 2026

Backs Steam Deck.

• Steam Deck: Valve rates the game Playable on Steam Deck.

store.steampowered.comOfficial news, read 28 October 2026

Backs Release date.

• Release date: The maker's post of 2017-08-18 moves the launch earlier and gives 16:00 Pacific time on August 21 as the new release time.

team17.comOfficial news, read 28 October 2026

Backs Most players on one screen, Platforms.

• Most players on one screen: Post of 2018-08-14 says the Switch edition has local two-player split screen, one Joy-Con each, and up to four online. The file uses the higher four-player cap from other platforms.
• Platforms: Post confirms the Switch edition and its physical release.

store.playstation.comStore page, read 28 October 2026

Backs Platforms, Online co-op, Most players online, Local co-op, Most players on one screen, Free base co-op, Release date.

• Platforms: The PS4 edition says it is playable on PS5, with some PS4 features possibly missing. PS5 access is backward compatibility, not a separate edition.
• Online co-op: Lists network players 2 to 4 and says online play needs PlayStation Plus.
• Most players online: Lists up to 4 network players.
• Local co-op: Lists 1 to 4 players on one console.
• Most players on one screen: Lists up to 4 players.
• Free base co-op: The PS4 edition is sold at 19.99 US dollars.
• Release date: Lists August 22, 2017, which differs from Steam by one day.

xbox.comStore page, read 28 October 2026

Backs Platforms, Online co-op, Most players online, Local co-op, Most players on one screen, Split or shared screen, Free base co-op.

• Platforms: Lists Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S.
• Online co-op: Lists online co-op for 2 to 4 players.
• Most players online: Lists online co-op for up to 4 players.
• Local co-op: Lists Xbox local co-op for 2 to 4 players.
• Most players on one screen: Lists local co-op for up to 4 players.
• Split or shared screen: The feature list includes shared or split screen.
• Free base co-op: The page sells the game at 19.99 US dollars.

nintendo.comStore page, read 28 October 2026

Backs Platforms, Online co-op, Most players online, Local co-op, Most players on one screen, Free base co-op.

• Platforms: Lists the Switch edition. Switch 2 compatibility is marked supported, with the same behavior as on Switch. Switch 2 play is backward compatibility, not a separate edition.
• Online co-op: Lists online play for 2 to 4 players.
• Most players online: Lists online play for up to 4 players.
• Local co-op: Lists a single system with 1 to 2 players.
• Most players on one screen: Lists 1 to 2 players on a single system. This is the lowest local cap, and the file uses the higher cap from other platforms.
• Free base co-op: The page sells the game for a price.

gog.comStore page, read 28 October 2026

Backs Platforms, Release date, Free base co-op.

• Platforms: Lists Windows only.
• Release date: Lists the release date as August 22, 2017.
• Free base co-op: The page sells the game with an add to cart button.

wikidata.orgWikidata, read 28 October 2026

Backs Wikidata item, Genres, Release date.

• Wikidata item: The item's Steam ID statement is 641990.
• Genres: P136 includes simulation video game and strategy video game. Its role-playing statement is left out because no other source supports it.
• Release date: P577 is 2017-08-22. Steam and the maker's launch time of 16:00 Pacific on August 21 give the earlier date.

gameinformer.comPress, read 28 October 2026

Backs Kind of game, Working in sync, Rivalry in the group, Tension and danger, Getting better, Fighting, Calm and coziness.

• Kind of game: Review says co-op mirrors the standard game and lets up to four players share one escape.
• Working in sync: Review says in co-op the other players distract guards or help find materials.
• Rivalry in the group: Review says versus opens up the prison and the first to escape wins. The reviewer enjoyed it most.
• Tension and danger: Review says a mistake or a catch loses the gear you crafted, so the game stays unforgiving.
• Getting better: Review calls the game an unforgiving challenge with awkward controls.
• Fighting: Review lists beating up inmates as one of many activities, next to crafting and stealing keys.
• Calm and coziness: Review describes a daily routine of eating, exercising, roll call and work between escape steps.

thesixthaxis.comPress, read 28 October 2026

Backs Sessions, Working in sync, Rivalry in the group, Puzzles and figuring out, Calm and coziness.

• Sessions: Review says prisons unlock along a more linear path.
• Working in sync: Review says co-op maps have areas that only open when players work together.
• Rivalry in the group: Review says versus mode has players racing to get out of prison first.
• Puzzles and figuring out: Review says there are subtle and creative ways out, which give players more to work with when planning.
• Calm and coziness: Review says each prison has a routine of meals, the yard and jobs to follow.

gamingrespawn.comPress, read 28 October 2026

Backs Planning ahead, Tension and danger, Working in sync, Exploring, Laughter and chaos.

• Planning ahead: Review says long-term planning is necessary and you have to think ahead.
• Tension and danger: Review talks of dramatic tension and nerve-racking breakouts.
• Working in sync: Review says each team member plays a role in the plan, and lockdowns come more often with more players.
• Exploring: Review lists digging out, the vent system and walking out in disguise as different routes.
• Laughter and chaos: Review says lockdowns come more often when several players try, and often fail, to stay ahead of the guards.

tech-gaming.comPress, read 28 October 2026

Backs Split or shared screen, Laughter and chaos, Time to hang out, Building and creating.

• Split or shared screen: The Switch comparison says the screen is split vertically for drop-in and drop-out multiplayer.
• Laughter and chaos: Review says playing with a friend often brings a run of comic misadventures.
• Time to hang out: Review says remote pairs need Discord or Skype to coordinate their efforts.
• Building and creating: Review says the way out is typically found in hand-made tools and weapons.