PC
$4.99 XB Xbox One and Series $24.99 PS PS4 and PS5 $19.99 SW Switch 2 $34.99 Region US
Mature content
Indie · Lena Raine
ESC
Mature content
Steam Deck Playable Windows
Very Positive · 99% of 105
Chip's verdict · US updated 2 days ago Why this verdict
Player reviews 99% positive of 105
Quality score 99/100
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Add-on content for this game
- ESCISM (ESC Original Soundtrack) From $4.99
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- ESC + ESCISM (ESC Original Soundtrack) From $8.98ESC + ESCISM (ESC Original Soundtrack)
About this game
What this game is, in the developer's words
An interactive novel about identity, roleplay, and dreams.
ESC IS...
an interactive novel about identity, roleplay, and dreamsEnter the memories of Raine as she explores the text-based world of VerdaMUCK, a simulation of the old network within the vast cerebrally-interconnected network of the near future. Meanwhile, a mysterious individual known only as The Navigator exposes the truths of the Cerenet as a conspiracy-in-the-making begins to unfold.
Features
- Alternate between two perspectives to piece together the full story
- 4-6 hours of simulated typing gameplay (depending on reading ability)
- Dynamic soundtrack by Lena Raine & additional track by Christa Lee
- Glitch art visual design by Dataerase
- Immersive sound design by 2 Mello
Media
Trailers and screenshots straight from the store page
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ESC price history and best deals
ESC for PC currently sells from $4.99 at authorized stores.
Frequently asked questions
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Where can I buy ESC?
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Scores
Cost per hour $0.08
OpenCritic 85
Steam reviews Very Positive · 99%
99% positive of 105
Media (5)
Tech
Steam DeckPlayable
ProtonDBGold
DRMNo Denuvo
SteamOSSupported
UpscalingDLSS 3.5 · FSR 3.1
Requirements
Features
PC features
Full controller supportDLSS 3.5FSR 3.1HDRAdjustable difficulty
Steam features
AchievementsCloud savesFamily SharingTrading cards
Cloud
GeForce NowPlayable on Boosteroid
Time to beat
Main story25h
Main + extras65h
Completionist106h
Facts
DeveloperLena Raine
PublisherRadical Dreamland
GenresIndie
TagsIndie · Visual Novel · Soundtrack · Interactive Fiction · LGBTQ+ · Retro
ModesSingle-player
Ratings
dejus14
igrs18
steam_germany12