Games like How 2 Escape
Below are 12 hand-picked alternatives to How 2 Escape for fans of indie, adventure, simulation, ranked by imho.run's hybrid recommender. Each pick is scored on three signals: collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries (which players who logged hours in How 2 Escape also play), content overlap on genres, categories, and storefront tags, and review-mined "vibe" embeddings that catch tonal similarity even when the genre label differs. Sections below cover closest matches, reviewer cross-mentions, and Steam Deck–friendly options. No login required — these picks work anchor-only.
About How 2 Escape: How 2 Escape is an escape-simulation game where two players will need to cooperate on asymmetrical gameplay and devices. "Talk together. Help each other." will be your new motto to survive in How 2 Escape.
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Ranked by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries plus content overlap on genres, tags, and developers.
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How 2 Escape: Lost Submarine
Top pick for How 2 Escape fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with How 2 Escape.
Team up with a friend to reach a lost submarine and prevent the outbreak of war. Work together on two devices to solve increasingly challenging puzzles, where each of you has your own unique role to play. 2 players: 1 buys the game, the other uses the free Companion App
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Mad Experiments: Escape Room
Second-strongest match for How 2 Escape fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with How 2 Escape.
Award-nominated escape game. Alone or with up to 5 players, explore 3 unique rooms, solve mind-bending puzzles, and unravel the dark secrets of the Professor Cheshire and his experiments.
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Escape Memoirs: Mansion Heist
Third-strongest match for How 2 Escape fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with How 2 Escape.
"Escape Memoirs: Mansion Heist" is a co-operative atmospheric reverse escape-room puzzle game. You are a master thief who has been hired to rob a mysterious mansion, filled with various puzzles. Do you think you have what it takes to conquer the challenges that await you in the mansion.
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Escape Simulator 2
Ranked #4 for How 2 Escape fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with How 2 Escape.
Sequel to the best-selling escape room game, brings a fresh take on first-person puzzles with a variety of new rooms to explore solo or with friends. Solve intricate puzzles, uncover hidden secrets, or craft your own escape rooms with Room Editor 2.0.
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We Were Here Too
Ranked #5 for How 2 Escape fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with How 2 Escape.
As your final hour approaches, a large structure looms up in the distance, towering above the relentless storm. Discover the truth behind this dark castle in a communication-based, cooperative puzzle adventure.
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Another Door: Escape Room
Ranked #6 for How 2 Escape fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with How 2 Escape.
The goal is simple : Open the Door and Escape. From the moment you enter, you'll face a series of devious puzzles, perfect for solo or collaborative play with friends. Built from the ground up for immersive VR, this episodic adventure brings the thrill of real-world escape rooms to virtual reality.
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We Were Here Together
Ranked #7 for How 2 Escape fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with How 2 Escape.
As we explore these frozen wastes, misfortune strikes once again. Through the fierce blizzard, a flare lights the sky, followed by a cry for help over the radio - broken, dying... No one else can come to their rescue. Can we make it back - together?
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The Mirror's Curse
Ranked #8 for How 2 Escape fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with How 2 Escape.
A bite-sized puzzle escape room exploring mirror mechanics from a fresh angle. Solve puzzles. Avoid the Keeper. Try not to stare too long.
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Plays great on Steam Deck
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How 2 Escape: Lost Submarine
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Adventure with How 2 Escape.
Team up with a friend to reach a lost submarine and prevent the outbreak of war. Work together on two devices to solve increasingly challenging puzzles, where each of you has your own unique role to play. 2 players: 1 buys the game, the other uses the free Companion App
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Mad Experiments: Escape Room
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Adventure with How 2 Escape.
Award-nominated escape game. Alone or with up to 5 players, explore 3 unique rooms, solve mind-bending puzzles, and unravel the dark secrets of the Professor Cheshire and his experiments.
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Escape Simulator 2
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Adventure with How 2 Escape.
Sequel to the best-selling escape room game, brings a fresh take on first-person puzzles with a variety of new rooms to explore solo or with friends. Solve intricate puzzles, uncover hidden secrets, or craft your own escape rooms with Room Editor 2.0.
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We Were Here Together
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Adventure with How 2 Escape.
As we explore these frozen wastes, misfortune strikes once again. Through the fierce blizzard, a flare lights the sky, followed by a cry for help over the radio - broken, dying... No one else can come to their rescue. Can we make it back - together?
Frequently asked about How 2 Escape
- Does How 2 Escape run on Steam Deck?
- How 2 Escape is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
- How much does How 2 Escape cost?
- How 2 Escape is listed on Steam at 12.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- Does How 2 Escape have multiplayer or co-op?
- Yes — How 2 Escape supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer).
- What games are most similar to How 2 Escape?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside How 2 Escape are How 2 Escape: Lost Submarine, Mad Experiments: Escape Room, Escape Memoirs: Mansion Heist.
- Who developed How 2 Escape?
- How 2 Escape was developed by Breakfirst Games and published by Maximum Entertainment, Breakfirst Games.
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