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3D escape room game with realtime graphics and physics-based puzzles.

2020Adventure3.99 USDDeck VerifiedWindowsby Nocturnal works
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Frequently asked about The Escaper

Is The Escaper verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — The Escaper is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does The Escaper cost?
The Escaper is listed on Steam at 3.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to The Escaper?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside The Escaper are The House of Da Vinci, The Room, Oneiros.
Who developed The Escaper?
The Escaper was developed by Nocturnal works.

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