Space Escape

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Space Escape is a single player survival simulation game. It was developed by Cow Corp. and was released on March 26, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Space Escape" is a 2.5d action runner game where you play as an astronaut escaping from a space prison in a stolen ship. Your goal is to survive as long as possible while being chased by Space Cops through treacherous tunnels. Collect white orbs to increase your score, and power-ups to help you evade obstacles in this fast-paced, endless runner with 3 levels, high-speed action, and over 5000 achievements.

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73%

Audience ScoreBased on 48 reviews

atmosphere2 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Space Escape offers a focused, skill-driven experience that emphasizes precision and adaptation in movement, making each escape attempt feel rewarding.
The minimalist visual design effectively communicates danger and navigation paths, enhancing the fast-paced decision-making required in gameplay.
The game is particularly appealing to achievement hunters, providing a large number of easy achievements that can be unlocked through simple gameplay or idling.

The game lacks narrative depth and character development, which may disappoint players seeking a more immersive story-driven experience.
Levels can feel repetitive and do not introduce significant new mechanics or environmental twists as the game progresses.
Space Escape has been criticized for being an asset flip, raising concerns about its originality and the ethical implications of its development.

gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
The gameplay is characterized by a mechanical interaction between players and designers, where each failure provides insight into the challenges. The clean aesthetic enhances fast decision-making, while subtle character animations add personality. Although the levels maintain a consistent structure with escalating difficulty, they lack significant variety in tools or environmental changes, making the game suitable for both short and long play sessions.
- “The clean aesthetic suits the fast decision-making the gameplay demands—players always understand where they can move, what can kill them, and how hazards function.”
- “The game can be played in short bursts or longer sessions, and its structure accommodates both, making it well-suited for players who enjoy mechanical challenge without long-form commitment.”
- “Many challenges feel like mechanical conversations between the player and the designer, where each failure reveals new information.”
- “Mechanically, the levels maintain a consistent structure, and although difficulty escalates, the game does not introduce a large variety of new tools or environmental twists.”
- “Gameplay is okay; there isn't much difference between the stages, except for the difficulty.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The game's story is less focused on narrative progression and character development, instead immersing players in a moment of crisis with each escape attempt. While it creates a tense atmosphere, those looking for a deeper story or more missions may find it lacking.
- “The experience becomes less about unraveling a story and more about embodying a moment of crisis, making each escape attempt feel like a self-contained struggle against collapsing technology and the vacuum beyond the walls.”
- “The game does not aim to evolve into a story-driven experience, so players seeking narrative progression, character development, or a sense of discovery may find the atmosphere too sparse.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The atmosphere of the game is enhanced by effective sound cues that create a sense of volatility, but it may feel sparse for players looking for narrative depth or character development. While it attempts to immerse players in a mysterious cosmic journey through space-themed puzzles, the overall experience is described as average.
- “Sound cues are both practical and atmospheric, signaling alarms, drone movement, and surface impacts in ways that reinforce the sense of volatility within the structure.”
- “"Space Escape!" aims to pull you into a mysterious cosmic journey with its space-themed puzzles and atmospheric setting.”
- “The game does not aim to evolve into a story-driven experience, so players seeking narrative progression, character development, or a sense of discovery may find the atmosphere too sparse.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game lacks a focus on narrative progression and character development, which may disappoint players looking for a deeper story or a sense of discovery, as the atmosphere feels sparse in these aspects.
- “The game does not aim to evolve into a story-driven experience, so players seeking narrative progression, character development, or a sense of discovery may find the atmosphere too sparse.”
- “Character development feels shallow and lacks meaningful choices, leaving players disconnected from their avatars.”
- “The characters are one-dimensional and fail to grow throughout the game, making it hard to invest emotionally in their journeys.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
100%
Replayability is heavily influenced by players' enjoyment of mastering the movement system, with the potential for refining execution, speedrunning, and achieving flawless runs serving as key motivators for returning to the game.
- “The game offers a variety of paths and choices, making each playthrough feel unique and encouraging players to explore different strategies.”
- “With multiple endings and hidden secrets, the game invites players to dive back in and experience everything it has to offer.”
- “Once the movement system clicks, mastery becomes the primary reward, and replay value largely depends on whether players enjoy refining execution, speedrunning, or achieving flawless runs.”
- “The game lacks meaningful choices that would encourage multiple playthroughs, making it feel repetitive after the first run.”
- “While the initial experience is enjoyable, there isn't enough variety in gameplay to warrant returning for a second playthrough.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game has received a perfect score for stability, with users reporting no glitches or technical issues.
- “10/10, no glitches.”
- “The game runs smoothly without any crashes.”
- “I haven't experienced any bugs or issues during my playthrough.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The graphics feature a clean aesthetic that effectively supports the fast-paced gameplay, ensuring players can easily navigate hazards and movement options. While the visuals adequately convey the vastness of space, they lack standout qualities that would inspire awe.
- “The clean aesthetic suits the fast decision-making the gameplay demands—players always understand where they can move, what can kill them, and how hazards function.”
- “The visuals are serviceable, evoking the vastness of space without truly standing out or inspiring awe.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
50%
The music features a subtle blend of ambient electronic tones and rhythmic pulses that enhance the atmosphere of confined space travel, effectively setting the mood. However, while it contributes to the experience, it does not significantly elevate it or introduce innovative elements.
- “The soundtrack contributes quietly but effectively, blending ambient electronic tones with subtle rhythmic pulses that mirror the tension of confined space travel.”
- “The ambient soundtrack helps set the mood, enhancing the overall experience.”
- “The controls work as expected but don't offer any particularly innovative twists, and while the ambient soundtrack helps set the mood, it doesn't significantly elevate the overall experience.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization strategy employed by Cow Corp has been criticized as exploitative, with users accusing the company of profiting from the work of others through unethical practices and low-quality releases on Steam.
- “Cow Corp has shown a repeat pattern of unethically dumping other people's work onto Steam as a cheap, nasty cash grab.”
- “Talk about nasty cash grabs.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The minimalist presentation of the game is noted for its clarity and purpose, but it may leave some players feeling emotionally disconnected, particularly those who favor more elaborate worldbuilding.
- “The minimalist presentation, while clean and purposeful, may also feel emotionally distant to those who prefer richer worldbuilding.”