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Escape Simulator 2 vs Take Notes

Escape Simulator 2 and Take Notes both land in Indie on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both are Indie games on Steam. Both released in 2025. Take Notes scores higher on Steam reviews (96.1% positive) than Escape Simulator 2 (92.8% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.

Which should you pick?

Choose Escape Simulator 2

Choose Escape Simulator 2 if you want an Adventure, Simulation, and Casual game with Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Adjustable Text Size. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 1,694 Steam reviews back the pick.

Choose Take Notes

Choose Take Notes if it's currently about 65% cheaper on the Steam Store. Take Notes launched in 2025.

Both Escape Simulator 2 and Take Notes sit in Indie on Steam and both list Color Alternatives, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.

Side-by-side comparison

Escape Simulator 2 vs Take Notes — Steam metadata comparison
Escape Simulator 2 — Steam game coverEscape Simulator 2Take Notes — Steam game coverTake Notes
Released20252025
GenresIndie, Adventure, Simulation, CasualIndie
PlatformsWindows, macOSWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price19.99 USD6.99 USD
Steam reviews92.8% positive (1,694 reviews)96.1% positive (51 reviews)
MultiplayerMulti-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-opSingle-player only
DevelopersPine StudioStoneware Game Studio

Side by side

Escape Simulator 2 vs Take Notes — FAQ

Are Escape Simulator 2 and Take Notes similar?
They overlap on Indie on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
Does Take Notes have multiplayer like Escape Simulator 2?
No. Escape Simulator 2 supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op), while Take Notes is listed as single-player only.
Does Escape Simulator 2 run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Escape Simulator 2 is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Take Notes doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
Escape Simulator 2 vs Take Notes — Verdict (2026) · imho.run