Escape Simulator 2

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Escape Simulator 2 is a single player and multiplayer casual simulation game. It was developed by Pine Studio and was released on October 27, 2025. It received positive reviews from critics and very positive reviews from players.

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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graphics100 positive mentions

stability25 negative mentions

Escape Simulator 2 improves upon the original with stunning graphics and more intricate puzzles.
The game is highly enjoyable in co-op mode, encouraging teamwork and communication.
The addition of community-created content and a robust level editor promises endless replayability.

Some puzzles can be overly complex or vague, leading to frustration.
Multiplayer can suffer from desync issues, causing one player to miss out on puzzle interactions.
The game currently has limited content at launch, with only 12 rooms available.

graphics
234 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in Escape Simulator 2 have received widespread acclaim for their significant improvement over the first game, featuring a more realistic and detailed art style that enhances immersion and atmosphere. Many players appreciate the stunning visuals and intricate room designs, although some miss the charm of the original's cartoonish aesthetic. Overall, the upgraded graphics contribute to a more engaging and enjoyable puzzle-solving experience, despite occasional performance issues on lower-end systems.
- “The graphics and details are stunning, and the puzzles were as tasty as they were tricky!”
- “The graphics are a massive step up; they are seriously beautiful, and the room ambiance is just brilliant.”
- “Escape Simulator 2 takes everything that made the original great and amplifies it with stunning visuals, enhanced puzzles, and a more immersive experience.”
- “The new 'realistic' art style sucks compared to the original.”
- “If I had to make one complaint, the improved graphics come with more clutter in the level design, which dilutes the visibility of clues, making them harder to find.”
- “I was having a bunch of issues with the performance and graphics not loading, so I submitted a bug report.”
gameplay
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The gameplay in this sequel has received high praise for its engaging puzzles and improved mechanics, building on the strengths of the original while introducing new elements that enhance the experience. While some players noted bugs and frustrations with controls, the overall consensus is that the graphics and gameplay have significantly improved, offering a more immersive and enjoyable escape room experience. Despite some criticisms regarding multiplayer interruptions and a lack of groundbreaking changes, many reviewers found the game to be a worthy successor with hours of fun and innovative puzzle design.
- “The graphics and mechanics have gotten a much-needed overhaul and the result is fantastic!”
- “Clearly a lot of love went into this game <3 enjoyable puzzles that aren't too easy or too difficult, innovative escape room gameplay.”
- “The graphics overhaul and more advanced puzzle mechanics make this a very enjoyable sequel.”
- “I have grown to become a bit frustrated overall with the controls and the bugs that have negatively impacted my gameplay experience.”
- “The choice to interrupt gameplay with cutscenes is an awful one in multiplayer play.”
- “Me and my friends encountered multiple bugs regarding multiplayer gameplay, such as the voice chat bugging out when loading in and out of rooms, making us relog to fix it, and puzzles being out of sync between players.”
atmosphere
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The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its immersive and realistic graphics, which enhance the overall experience and make exploration enjoyable. Reviewers note the darker, more mature tone compared to the previous installment, with well-designed environments and soundscapes that contribute to a sense of intrigue. Overall, the combination of improved visuals, atmospheric elements, and engaging puzzles creates a captivating and immersive gameplay experience.
- “The atmosphere is chef’s kiss.”
- “Lighting plays an essential role—dim corridors illuminated by flickering lamps, shafts of sunlight cutting through dusty libraries, and eerie glows from strange devices all contribute to an atmosphere of intrigue and immersion.”
- “The atmosphere is so good it literally feels like you’re inside the game, super immersive and detailed.”
- “Even though the atmosphere, artwork, and new puzzle designs felt amazing, I couldn't get over the game feeling 'incomplete' and unfinished.”
- “The room themes and atmosphere take a different approach from the first game (which was a more cartoon-like experience), feeling more mature and a closer simulation to real-life escape rooms.”
- “Atmosphere in levels is darker than in the first game; I love it.”
stability
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The game's stability has received mixed reviews, with many players reporting significant bugs and glitches, particularly in multiplayer modes, leading to unplayable scenarios and frustrating experiences. While some users have noted improvements in performance and enjoyment when playing solo, the overall consensus indicates that the game is still too buggy for a strong recommendation, especially for cooperative play. Frequent issues such as synchronization problems and game-breaking glitches detract from the experience, although some players express hope for future patches to address these concerns.
- “Easy to control and relatively bug-free, which seems to be pretty rare with escape games I've played.”
- “Runs great, looks great, and I'm having lots of fun.”
- “Looks clean, runs great, and increases in difficulty with more mechanics to puzzle around.”
- “Was really buggy on release.”
- “We had to replay three missions because they became buggy and we couldn't interact with items anymore (restarting the game doesn't help).”
- “Initially I negatively reviewed this game due to the various glitches that literally make the game unplayable.”
story
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The game's story aspect is generally perceived as underwhelming, with many players noting a lack of a cohesive narrative and minimal character development. However, the design of the rooms and puzzles adds a layer of storytelling through environmental details, and some players appreciate the variety and interactivity of the missions. While the main story may not be the focus, the inclusion of side quests and secret puzzles enhances the overall experience for those willing to engage with the content.
- “The voicework and ambient audio add personality without overstating their presence, letting the rooms themselves tell the story through design and detail.”
- “It's a huge improvement that they made every room bigger allowing for more storytelling and giving the player more sense of progression by opening doors to other rooms instead of just changing little things in one tiny room.”
- “I especially appreciate how much variety there is: every room feels distinct and tells its own story.”
- “Story is underwhelming, poor voice acting.”
- “This has been going on in the room making halfway through the first game, where storytelling takes over gameplay and it makes multiplayer unbearable with most people since that locks you out of going forward until the other person has finished the puzzle they might be stuck on and might not want to share the notes/hints of the puzzle with you so you just have to wait for 20-30 minutes for them to figure it out or give up.”
- “Idk how this fits in the Tarkov storyline.”
optimization
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Overall, the optimization of the game has received mixed feedback. While many players report smooth performance, improved graphics, and a generally solid experience, some have encountered occasional bugs, stuttering, and issues with multiplayer synchronization. There is a consensus that while the game is well-optimized for most hardware, there remains room for further improvements, particularly in collaborative gameplay and performance consistency.
- “I particularly enjoyed the improved co-op experience; everything runs smoothly, and the interactions are far more intuitive.”
- “Es2, by contrast, runs smoothly on Steam Deck with no technical issues encountered at all.”
- “Graphics are a huge improvement; the game runs very smoothly with no stuttering or FPS drops.”
- “However, they optimized the first rooms a bit too much for solo play, which means there are fewer collaborative puzzles.”
- “I still need some work on multiplayer and optimization.”
- “I would also like to make it known that I think there is a lot of room for improvement on the performance front.”
replayability
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The game boasts high replayability due to player-created escape rooms, a robust level editor, and optional hard mode puzzles, which significantly enhance the content available. Community involvement and future DLCs promise ongoing engagement, while suggestions for randomization could further improve replay value. Overall, players appreciate the depth and variety that contribute to a lasting experience.
- “The new escape rooms designed by players make it very replayable; the graphics are awesome and the puzzles are fun!”
- “With the amount of content they packed in — and the replayability — they could’ve easily charged double.”
- “The included puzzles are already great, and the level editor makes the replayability infinite.”
- “And though games like this have next to no replay value, there are community-made rooms and future DLCs to look forward to.”
- “I don't know much about what is done for replayability, but I've seen there are community rooms being created.”
- “I'd also love to see code and object location randomization for rooms so they can be a little more replayable.”
music
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The music in the game is generally praised for its atmospheric quality, effectively enhancing the mood and tension throughout various environments, particularly in Dracula's castle. While some find the music nice yet simple, others highlight its ability to complement gameplay without being distracting, contributing significantly to the overall experience. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature that elevates the game's immersive qualities.
- “Dracula’s castle, in particular, boasts a standout soundtrack.”
- “The soundtrack complements the mood perfectly, often subdued but textured enough to heighten tension or underscore a revelation.”
- “Atmospheric music is what can make or break a game.”
- “Both visual design and background music were fitting towards the chosen area themes without distracting you most of the time... except maybe one space level.”
grinding
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, with poorly explained puzzles and collectible searches that quickly lose their charm. While some elements can be enjoyable, the overall experience is marred by a lack of engaging content and complex tasks that feel more like a chore than fun.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The game also includes collectible tokens, much like the previous game, and searching for them can be kind of fun, but it also gets tedious pretty quickly.”
- “However, this game has a bit more work to do to hold up to the reputation of the original, as it is a bit lacking in content at the moment, has a few puzzles that are poorly explained or tedious to solve, and has some rare, but problematic bugs.”
- “It ends up just feeling tedious to play.”
humor
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The humor in the game is highlighted by the amusing interactions and misunderstandings that arise during puzzle-solving with friends, leading to plenty of laughter and memorable moments. Players appreciate the game's ability to create a fun and engaging atmosphere, making it a highly recommended choice for those who enjoy teamwork and comedic experiences. Overall, the game successfully combines clever design with humor, enhancing the enjoyment of playing with friends.
- “Solving puzzles with a friend leads to so many 'aha!' moments, funny misunderstandings, and real teamwork satisfaction.”
- “Highly recommended if you love puzzles, teamwork, and laughing at your friends' 'brilliant' ideas!”
- “We have been laughing and scratching our heads through every level!”
monetization
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The monetization strategy has been criticized for the removal of a core game mode without explanation or prior notice, leading to dissatisfaction among players.
- “Literally removing a core game mode for no reason and not even advertising it.”
- “The monetization system feels exploitative, pushing players to spend money to enjoy the game fully.”
- “It's frustrating to see essential features locked behind paywalls, making it hard to progress without spending.”
emotional
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The emotional aspect of the game is noted to be engaging, but players suggest that newcomers should experience the original and its DLC first to fully appreciate the emotional depth. While the game is enjoyable, some areas may benefit from further refinement to enhance the emotional experience.
character development
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Reviewers express a desire for greater character development options, specifically more diverse face choices and accessories, to enhance uniqueness in character designs, particularly in multiplayer settings.
- “It'd be nice to have a few more face options and some accessories for more unique character designs, which would be especially helpful when you're playing with a lot of people.”