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Digging a Hole... with a Spoon... Escape from Alcatraz

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53%Game Brain Score
music, gameplay
story, grinding
76% User Score Based on 21 reviews

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Digging a Hole... with a Spoon... Escape from Alcatraz is a single player action game. It was developed by Eddaindie and was released on January 1, 2026. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Ever wondered: “Could I escape prison with just a spoon?” You wake up in the bottom floor of Alco-Trash - a grim, forgotten island prison with walls that crumble faster than the inmates. Your only companion is Blue, a voice from the toilet that promises freedom if you keep digging. DIG YOUR WAY TO CONTRABAND AND FREEDOM Every scrape of dirt brings you closer to the old sewer tunnels below. …

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76%
Audience ScoreBased on 21 reviews
music2 positive mentions
story2 negative mentions
  • Fun and relaxing gameplay with an enjoyable digging mechanic and spoon customization.
  • Unique modding system and a small story twist add some differentiation from similar games.
  • The game has a goofy charm and provides a satisfying escape experience with humorous elements.
  • Very short gameplay with limited content and a small digging area, leading to a lack of depth.
  • Missing features such as save functionality, achievements, and clearer upgrade system details.
  • Repetitive and tedious aspects, including limited energy mechanics and minor jankiness in controls.
  • music
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users have mixed feelings about the music, suggesting the option to turn it off or vary it during key moments, such as the final area, to better match the game's tone and enhance immersion.

    • “My only recommendation would be to change the music up when you enter the last area in the game.”
    • “All the cryptic messages didn't feel so cryptic when the fun/jazzy music was still playing.”
  • story
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story in this game is minimal, primarily focused on an escape theme with a small twist. While it adds some differentiation through modding, the overall narrative content is limited and not a major aspect of the experience.

    • “Another hole digging game, this has a tiny bit of story which is escaping.”
    • “Aside from a little story twist and the modding system that differentiates it from similar titles, there isn’t much content here.”
  • gameplay
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay offers a clear and engaging core loop showcased in the trailer, with a complete experience available in a brief playthrough. Players particularly enjoy the grappling mechanic and the strategic optimization of spoon loadouts.

    • “The core gameplay loop is fully demonstrated in the trailer, and the full experience can be seen in a single, short playthrough.”
    • “I really enjoyed the grappling mechanic, and having to optimize your spoon loadout was fun.”
  • grinding
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Grinding in the game, particularly during the digging segments, can become tedious due to repetitive back-and-forth tasks for energy replenishment.

  • humor
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor, particularly in the ending, is well-received and effectively adds a lighthearted and amusing touch to the experience.

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Digging a Hole... with a Spoon... Escape from Alcatraz is a action game.

Digging a Hole... with a Spoon... Escape from Alcatraz is available on PC and Windows.

Digging a Hole... with a Spoon... Escape from Alcatraz was released on January 1, 2026.

Digging a Hole... with a Spoon... Escape from Alcatraz was developed by Eddaindie.

Digging a Hole... with a Spoon... Escape from Alcatraz has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its music but disliked it for its story.

Digging a Hole... with a Spoon... Escape from Alcatraz is a single player game.

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