- Steam pricePrice
- $19.99
- Players
- 2 - 4
- Release
- August 21, 2017
- Session GoalsGoals
- Platforms
How co-op works
Drop-in/drop-out online and local co-op for up to four players coordinating escape plans, trading crafted items, and distracting guards, with optional versus modes for competitive breakouts.
About this game
The Escapists 2 is a prison escape simulation that challenges inmates to gather intelligence, craft tools, and orchestrate breakouts from ten diverse facilities. Players juggle daily routines, attend roll calls, and stay under guard suspicion while stockpiling materials and mapping hidden routes. Cooperative and competitive multiplayer add layers of coordination or rivalry to every attempted jailbreak.
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The core loop revolves around managing time between earning guard favor, working jobs to collect crafting components, and slowly assembling escape equipment. Players can dig tunnels, fashion disguises, and distract patrols, choosing stealth or chaos to reach the perimeter. The crafting system combines hundreds of items, demanding careful planning and resource sharing in co-op sessions.
Each prison introduces unique layouts and security patterns, encouraging multiple escape strategies and replays. Cooperative teams split tasks and pool resources, while competitive modes test who can break out first. The blend of puzzle-solving, timing, and improvisation rewards players who communicate clearly and adapt when routines shift.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does co-op work in The Escapists 2?
You can team up with friends online or via split-screen to plan and execute prison breaks together. Co-op lets you divide tasks-one player might craft tools while another distracts guards-and share resources to speed up your escape. Communication is key since you'll need to coordinate routines, timing, and who handles which part of the plan.
Can we play locally on the same screen?
Yes, The Escapists 2 supports local split-screen co-op so you and a friend can escape from the same couch. It also works with Steam Remote Play Together if you want to share your screen with someone online.
Is there PvP, or is it only cooperative?
The game offers both. While cooperative escape is the main focus-where you work together to break out-there are also competitive modes that let you race against other players to see who can escape first.
How many prisons are there, and do they play differently?
There are ten different prisons, each with unique layouts, guard patterns, and security challenges. This variety encourages you to try different escape strategies and replay facilities with new approaches or tactics you discover with your co-op partner.
Do we need to communicate a lot to succeed in co-op?
Absolutely. The Escapists 2 rewards clear communication and teamwork. You'll need to coordinate who attends roll calls, when to trigger distractions, and how to pool crafted items. Successful escapes often hinge on precise timing and splitting responsibilities between players.