Granny: Escape Together

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Granny: Escape Together is a single player and multiplayer survival action adventure game with a horror theme. It was developed by CreepyToad and was released on December 6, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

This is a creepy co-op horror game for 1-3 players. In which you find yourself locked in a crazy Granny's house. But Granny is not the only danger that awaits you in the house, someone else creepy lives in the basement. You have five days to get out of the house!

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78%

Audience ScoreBased on 693 reviews

graphics19 positive mentions

stability43 negative mentions

The game offers a thrilling horror experience with a creepy atmosphere and effective sound design that keeps players on edge.
Playing with friends enhances the fun, making the cooperative gameplay a highlight of the experience.
The puzzles and escape mechanics are engaging, providing a fresh challenge with each playthrough due to randomized item placements.

The game suffers from numerous bugs and performance issues, including item spawning problems and glitches that can disrupt gameplay.
The lack of a save feature in solo mode and the inability to carry multiple items at once can make the game frustrating for solo players.
Replayability is limited as the game can feel repetitive once players have memorized the map and escape routes.

stability
44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
2%
98%
The game's stability is widely criticized, with numerous reports of bugs, glitches, and lag that significantly hinder gameplay. Many players describe it as a "buggy mess," with issues ranging from character models and AI behavior to crashes and multiplayer connectivity problems. While some find it enjoyable with friends, the overall consensus is that the game's stability issues make it frustrating and often unplayable, leading to recommendations against purchasing it.
- “This game is terrible because of how laggy and buggy it is and is borderline unplayable; do not waste your money on this pure lag.”
- “The game is a buggy mess.”
- “It's a great game, but there are too many glitches; for example, she can see through walls and you can duplicate stuff.”
graphics
40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
48%
44%
8%
Overall, the graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising the improved visual fidelity and atmospheric design that enhances the horror experience. While some appreciate the realistic graphics and the upgrade from the original game, others criticize technical issues such as limited frame rates and a lack of polish. Despite these drawbacks, the graphics are generally seen as a strong point, contributing to the game's immersive and creepy vibe.
- “It is a great game with great graphics!”
- “The graphics and atmosphere create a sense of claustrophobia and constant tension, and the tasks require fast but competent solutions.”
- “All in all, great experience, beautiful graphics, creepy as all hell.”
- “While the graphical fidelity may not match higher-budget horror games, the atmosphere compensates for it.”
- “Graphics are horrible, physics are horrible, just overall a terrible game.”
- “The cons are mostly technical such as: settings not saving after closing & relaunching, basic graphical settings are missing like a FOV slider (game is locked at like 60 FOV which is nauseating) and forced 60 FPS, mouse sensitivity only scales in increments of '5' but bottoms out at 10 for some reason.”
gameplay
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
68%
11%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players enjoying the cooperative elements and challenging puzzles, while others criticize it for being dull, glitchy, and lacking depth. Although the game offers a fun experience with friends, many feel it does not justify its price due to repetitive mechanics and technical flaws. Overall, the gameplay is seen as average, with some highlights in cooperative horror elements but significant room for improvement.
- “Still, most players agree that the game’s affordability and fun cooperative gameplay outweigh its technical flaws.”
- “✅ Challenging puzzles – the game keeps you on your toes with well-designed escape mechanics that require teamwork and strategy.”
- “With its tense atmosphere, jump scares, and unpredictable AI behavior, Granny Escape Together offers an unforgettable blend of strategy, suspense, and adrenaline-pumping gameplay.”
- “Gameplay is very dull and boring.”
- “Overall it lacks gameplay and depth; it's average at best, but even for a $12 price tag, it's way too much for its content.”
- “The game has no innovative gameplay from the previous title; the only thing they added is co-op.”
humor
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
95%
14%
The humor in the game is characterized by its chaotic and absurd elements, often enhanced by bugs and quirky animations that lead to unexpected funny moments, especially when played with friends. Players appreciate the goofy voice acting and humorous scenarios, although some find the humor hit-or-miss, with a few noting that it can be overshadowed by the game's scarier aspects. Overall, the game offers a blend of humor and chaos that many find entertaining, despite some criticisms regarding its quality and challenge.
- “I bought this thinking, 'Haha, funny granny game.' What I got instead was a full-body workout, trust issues with my friends, and a grandmother who moves faster than my Wi-Fi.”
- “✔️ humorous jankiness: there's a certain charm in the game's slight awkwardness, providing laughs without detracting from the overall experience.”
- “No clue what's going on, but I couldn't stop laughing.”
- “The humor fell flat and felt forced, making the experience more awkward than entertaining.”
- “I expected some laughs, but the jokes were stale and didn't land at all.”
- “The attempts at humor were cringeworthy and detracted from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
replayability
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
58%
21%
Overall, the game's replayability is limited, with many players noting that once the mechanics and puzzles are mastered, the experience becomes repetitive. While some elements, like playing as different characters or employing various escape strategies, add a slight layer of variety, the small environment and few escape options contribute to a short shelf life. Despite being enjoyable with friends, the consensus is that the game lacks substantial replay value.
- “The inclusion of the option to play as granny herself adds an extra layer of replayability and variety.”
- “For fans of indie horror and co-op survival games, it stands out as a tense, replayable, and surprisingly inventive entry that turns every escape attempt into a story worth retelling.”
- “✅ Replayability – with different escape strategies and unpredictable AI, every round feels fresh and intense.”
- “I still recommend playing this game with friends at least once, but I sure would love if there were more levels or more ways to escape added to further its replayability.”
- “Not a whole bunch of replayability, and we found that it was hard to add a third in after you already learned the mechanics, so try to start at the same time.”
- “The environment is really small and there are not so many ways to escape, so the replayability is quite poor.”
atmosphere
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
39%
23%
The game's atmosphere is consistently praised for its creepy sound effects and eerie visuals, which create a tense and immersive horror experience. Players highlight the sense of paranoia and claustrophobia, enhanced by unpredictable AI behavior and sudden character appearances, making for thrilling multiplayer gameplay. Despite some graphical limitations, the overall atmosphere effectively delivers moments of sheer terror and adrenaline.
- “Her sudden appearances, often announced by distant footsteps or distorted whispers, heighten the atmosphere of paranoia that defines the game’s best moments.”
- “The graphics and atmosphere create a sense of claustrophobia and constant tension, and the tasks require fast but competent solutions.”
- “Creepy atmosphere – the sound design and eerie visuals create a truly immersive horror experience.”
story
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
45%
33%
The story aspect of the game receives mixed reviews; while some players find it lacking or poorly developed, others appreciate its inventive and immersive qualities, particularly in how each escape attempt unfolds a narrative worth sharing. The remake of the original game introduces slight changes to quests and environment, enhancing the overall experience without significantly altering the core story.
- “For fans of indie horror and co-op survival games, it stands out as a tense, replayable, and surprisingly inventive entry that turns every escape attempt into a story worth retelling.”
- “Each room told a story, and we learned to read it.”
- “☐ bad story”
- “☐ no story”
- “Graphics, dynamics, and story were reasonable for the price and early release.”
optimization
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
37%
38%
The game's optimization has received significant criticism, with many players reporting lag, crashes, and high system temperatures even on decent PCs. Performance issues, particularly in multiplayer modes, disrupt gameplay and immersion, leading to frustration among users. While some players find the game runs smoothly, the overall consensus is that it is poorly optimized, especially for those with lower-end systems.
- “The game runs smoothly and is high quality.”
- “I would really love it if you could make a performance mode so us low-end PC players could play it too, but in general, the game is lowkey fire; keep it up.”
- “The game doesn't seem to be optimized very well; I noticed lag in places.”
- “Performance issues and occasional bugs can also disrupt immersion, especially in multiplayer mode where lag or desynchronization occasionally occurs.”
- “Also just a heads up: don't buy this game if your PC is low-end; this game is so badly optimized that my temperatures spike up to 80+.”
grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
80%
Players generally find grinding to be a mixed experience; while it can be enjoyable for completionists and offers opportunities for strategic gameplay, it is often described as tedious and sometimes hindered by finicky interactions that complicate tasks. Overall, grinding can be fun, especially when done with friends, but it may require patience due to its repetitive nature.
- “The grinding in this game is rewarding and keeps you engaged for hours.”
- “I love how the grinding mechanics allow for character progression and skill development.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding if you are a completionist.”
- “But it's tedious.”
- “Finicky interactions: some in-game objects required precise clicking, making certain tasks more tedious than necessary.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
20%
60%
The music in the game has received largely negative feedback, with users finding it boring and unoriginal compared to the original soundtrack. Many have criticized the sound design as poor, describing the music as annoying and repetitive, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “Chase music while spectating.”
- “The sound design is awful; the constant ear-bleeding music really kills the vibe.”
- “The music in the game is not original, and it is cut short, making the melody start to get annoying.”
- “The music is annoying.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Character development is praised for its impressive design, featuring memorable characters like the quirky "jiggly granny" and the iconic William Birkin, contributing to an overall engaging experience.
- “The character development is incredibly rich, allowing players to form deep connections with each character's unique backstory and motivations.”
- “I love how the characters evolve throughout the game, making their journeys feel authentic and engaging.”
- “The depth of character arcs adds layers to the story, making every decision feel impactful and meaningful.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game evokes a mix of warmth and discomfort, as players experience a sense of comfort and belonging initially, only to be confronted with shocking and distressing events that create a jarring emotional contrast.
- “The game made me feel like I was Stephen Hawking if he learned how to stand up.”
- “The first day was great; my granny was nice and made me feel at home.”

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Granny: Escape Together is a survival action adventure game with horror theme.

Granny: Escape Together is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 2 hours playing Granny: Escape Together.

Granny: Escape Together was released on December 6, 2024.

Granny: Escape Together was developed by CreepyToad.

Granny: Escape Together has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its stability.

Granny: Escape Together is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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