Escapists 2: Pocket Breakout in IOS

Prison Escape Simulator

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Our Site Score

92/100

The Escapists 2: Pocket Breakout is a phenomenal port of a PC classic, and it feels right at home on mobile. This isn't just a simple puzzle game; it’s a deep, sandbox strategy experience where every decision counts. You’re thrown into a variety of prisons—from the snowy Fort Tundra to the literal depths of space in the U.S.S. Anomaly—and told to find a way out. How you do it is entirely up to you. Will you start a riot? Tunnel out? Or forge a key and walk out the front door in a guard's uniform?

The complexity is what makes it so rewarding. You have to follow the prison routine—roll calls, meals, and jobs—to avoid suspicion, all while scouting for items and crafting tools. The crafting system is deep but intuitive, and the revamped combat makes the occasional scuffle with a guard feel impactful. What really elevates the mobile version is the local multiplayer; conspiring with three friends to pull off the ultimate heist is some of the most fun you can have on a tablet. It’s a game of patience, planning, and perfect execution.

Reviewed on: Sun Dec 29 2019
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Dinsun Review

Now this is a proper video game. The Escapists 2 requires patience, observation, and a bit of a devious mind. It’s a literal sandbox where the goal is clear but the path is entirely yours to forge. I appreciate the depth of the crafting system and the need to maintain a schedule to avoid suspicion—it adds a layer of tension that most mobile games lack. However, the port to mobile isn't perfect; navigating tight corridors or performing precise actions with touch controls can lead to accidental 'busts' that feel unfair. It's a solid experience, but the PC version remains superior for those who want precision.

Overall Stats

Pros & Cons

  • Deep mechanical complexity
  • High replayability with multiple escape routes
  • No predatory IAP
  • Touch controls lack precision
  • Minor UI clutter on smaller screens

Technical Report

Performance: Consistent frame rate; load times are improved on newer iPad models.

Accessibility:
  • Subtitles

Audience Fit

Buy if: You enjoy sandbox games that reward planning and experimentation.

Skip if: You prefer fast-paced action or get frustrated by trial-and-error mechanics.

Similar Games:
  • Stardew Valley
  • Prison Architect

Reviewer Context

  • Reviewer: Dinsun
  • Hardware: iPad Pro (M2)
  • Playtime: 15 hours
  • Status: Escaped from 4 prisons

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

Version 1.11Tue Mar 24 2020

New prison added - U.S.S. Anomaly!

Various bugs fixes and improvements


The Escapists 2 is a hilariously thrilling, sandbox strategy experience that issues the not-so-simple challenge of escaping from prison. Create your own con with hundreds of customisation options, go it alone or conspire with up to 3 of your friends to create the ultimate escape with local multiplayer!

Download The Escapists 2: Pocket Breakout today…It would be a crime not to!

Key Features:

Addictive prison simulation game with all new features!

13 handpicked prisons filled with indie sandbox madness!

Buy, barter and beat your way to acquiring the much-needed items to create dozens of crafting combinations to aid your escape!

Blend in to bust out, prison life is filled with routine, make sure you attend role call, clock in for you job and remain under the radar.

You’ve got time, so spend it well! Train your mind at the library and your body at the gym to give you the brains and brawn to breakout!

With the revamped combat system, you’ll be chaining and blocking attacks to deliver an epic breakout beatdown.

Put the craft in crafty! Traverse through prison life, forge friendships, pull the wool over guard’s the eyes or out-right bribe them!


Requires iOS 12.1 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

Time to assess the situation and find your way out of The Escapists 2: Pocket Breakouts' hardest prison yet the U.S.S. Anomaly!

The Escapists 2 is a hilariously thrilling, sandbox strategy experience that issues the not-so-simple challenge of escaping from prison. Create your own con with hundreds of customisation options, go it alone or conspire with up to 3 of your friends to create the ultimate escape with local multiplayer!

Download The Escapists 2: Pocket Breakout today…It would be a crime not to!

Key Features:

Addictive prison simulation game with all new features!

13 handpicked prisons filled with indie sandbox madness!

Buy, barter and beat your way to acquiring the much-needed items to create dozens of crafting combinations to aid your escape!

Blend in to bust out, prison life is filled with routine, make sure you attend role call, clock in for you job and remain under the radar.

You’ve got time, so spend it well! Train your mind at the library and your body at the gym to give you the brains and brawn to breakout!

With the revamped combat system, you’ll be chaining and blocking attacks to deliver an epic breakout beatdown.

Put the craft in crafty! Traverse through prison life, forge friendships, pull the wool over guard’s the eyes or out-right bribe them!


Ratings & Reviews

4.7 out of 5 with 10162 Counts
Age Rating 9+

Screenshots

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The Escapists 2: Pocket Breakout is a hilariously thrilling sandbox strategy experience. Create your own con with hundreds of customization options and prepare for your escape. You must blend in by attending roll calls and doing prison jobs, all while secretly bartering for items and crafting tools to aid your breakout. Featuring 13 handpicked prisons and a revamped combat system, it offers a challenging and highly replayable simulation of life behind bars.

Features

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13 unique prisons to escape from

2

Up to 4-player local multiplayer

3

Deep crafting and bartering system

4

Full character customization

5

Revamped combat and stealth mechanics

Tips

Promotion Videos

The Escapists 2: Pocket Breakout - Announcement Trailer (iOS, Android, Amazon)

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Q&A

Yes, it supports local drop-in/drop-out multiplayer for up to 4 players.

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