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The Escapists

The Escapists leans Optimization (Pure Optimization). Below: catalogued games with the closest cheat-test profile, and exactly where each one differs.

Matched first against: Role-playing (RPG), Simulator, Strategy, Tactical - then ranked by cheat-test profile.

EXECUTION2 /10READS0 /10VARIANCE2 /10OPTIMIZATION8 /10

6 games like The Escapists

A cross-genre tag below means that pick didn't share a genre - it filled a slot on cheat-test profile alone.

Hitman cover art
HitmanPure Optimization · stealth sandbox

Both lean on execution about the same (2 vs 2). Otherwise the profiles match closely.

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Child of Light cover art
Child of LightPure Optimization · turn-based RPG

Both lean on execution about the same (2 vs 2). Otherwise the profiles match closely.

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Xenoblade Chronicles cover art
Xenoblade ChroniclesPure Optimization · open-world JRPG

Both lean on execution about the same (2 vs 2). Otherwise the profiles match closely.

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Dragon Quest XI cover art
Dragon Quest XIPure Optimization · turn-based RPG

Both lean on execution about the same (2 vs 2). Otherwise the profiles match closely.

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Astroneer cover art
AstroneerPure Optimization · space sandbox

Both lean on execution about the same (2 vs 2). Otherwise the profiles match closely.

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Subnautica cover art
SubnauticaPure Optimization · underwater survivalcross-genre

Both lean on execution about the same (2 vs 2). Otherwise the profiles match closely.

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Game details

Released
2015
Developer
Mouldy Toof Studios
Platforms
PS4, Linux, Android, PC, iOS, Mac, X360, XONE
Modes
Single player
IGDB critics
69/100
IGDB users
57/100
PuzzleRole-playing (RPG)SimulatorStrategyTacticalAdventureIndieActionStealthComedySandbox