The Escapists
LumiScore?Our 0–100 score for how developmentally beneficial and low-risk this game is for children. Higher is better.
Growth
43/100
Growth Value
- Problem Solving
- Strategic Thinking
- Creativity
Risk
LOW
Engagement Patterns
Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.
Heads up
Parent Pro-Tip
Encourage your child to discuss their escape plans and the strategies they are employing. Discuss the ethical implications of stealing and manipulating other inmates within the game's context.
Top Skills Developed
Development Areas
Representation?How diverse the game's characters are in gender and ethnicity. Higher = more authentic representation. Display only — does not affect time recommendation.
Bechdel Test?The Bechdel Test checks whether a game has at least two named female characters who talk to each other about something other than a man. A simple measure of representation.— N/A — no named characters
Not enough information to determine if there are two female characters who talk to each other about something other than a man.
Parent Pro-Tip
This can help develop critical thinking and ethical reasoning skills, allowing them to differentiate between in-game actions and real-world morality.
What your child develops
The Escapists offers a rich environment for developing problem-solving, strategic thinking, and creativity as players devise and execute elaborate escape plans. It also encourages memory and attention to detail in managing prison routines and resources.
Regulatory Compliance
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About this game
The Escapists is an indie adventure game with role-playing and puzzle elements developed by Mouldy Toof Studios. ###Gameplay You play as a prisoner with only one goal in mind - escape.