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2014 PC

A punishing 2D platformer with 48 trap-filled levels, bouncy movement and three bosses. Small upgrades help, but precision and nerves are what get you through.

What defines The Escapist:

  • Challenging difficulty
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Action-packed real-time combat
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The closest matches for The Escapist are Almost There: The Platformer, Meganoid: Chronicles and Stardash. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes The Escapist special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Almost There: The Platformer

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2018 PCPlayStationXboxNintendo SwitchSteam Deck verified 8.19 € 80 % positive Very positive, 118 reviews on Steam

  • Challenging difficulty
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Gameplay comes before story

A punishing hardcore platformer where you dodge saw blades, homing missiles, lasers and collapsing floors with precise jumps and fast reflexes. Short, demanding levels invite constant retries.

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Meganoid: Chronicles

Challenging difficulty

A brutally tough retro platformer with 100 short levels packed with traps, spikes and fire, which you can then replay in reverse. Precise jumping and memorizing hazards are the core of the experience.

Stardash

Challenging difficulty

A old-school, punishing platformer with unlimited lives and instant restarts. Precise jumps and the rush of finally clearing a level keep you coming back for more.

HoPiKo

Challenging difficulty

HoPiKo is a lightning-fast arcade platformer where you leap between platforms through hundreds of short, punishing levels. Precise timing and instant retries drive the speedrun-style challenge.

Top Hat

Challenging difficulty

An indie 2D action platformer that positions itself against modern shooter habits like regenerating health behind cover. Little is known about its specifics, so this rating is conservative.

Ted by Dawn

Linear, curated structure

A frantic, brutally hard platformer where you play as Ted and take down the undead. Precise jumps and quick reflexes are essential.

SwordBounce

Challenging difficulty

A precision platformer with over 150 short rooms where your sword doubles as a movement tool to bounce off hazards and surfaces. It tests timing and skill with steadily rising difficulty.

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