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"Escape from Death" is a 256,000-word interactive horror adventure novel by Tova Näslund. It’s entirely text-based—without graphics or sound effects—and fueled by the vast, unstoppable power of your imagination.

2023RPG6.99 USDDeck VerifiedWindows · macOS · Linuxby Choice of Games
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Frequently asked about Escape from Death

Is Escape from Death verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Escape from Death 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 Escape from Death cost?
Escape from Death is listed on Steam at 6.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Escape from Death?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Escape from Death are Eternal Affairs, Forbidden Magic, Pinku Kult Hex Mortis.
Who developed Escape from Death?
Escape from Death was developed by Choice of Games.

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