The Escapists 2

The Escapists 2

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Release date 2017-08-21
Genre Strategy
Metacritic 75/100
What hardware does The Escapists 2 need?

The Escapists 2 has an FPSHQ demand score of 39/100: a light game — runs even on budget and older graphics cards. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam.

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Everything about The Escapists 2

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The Escapists 2 is a game by Team17, Mouldy Toof Studios. Steam release date: August 21, 2017. Steam reviews: 26 581. Minimum graphics card per Steam: Intel 4400, GeForce GT 8800, AMD Radeon HD 4650. It needs at least 2 GB of RAM.

About the game

Developer
Team17, Mouldy Toof Studios
Publisher
Team17
Release date
August 21, 2017
PC platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Mode
multiplayer / co-op
Steam reviews
26 581
Metacritic
75/100

The Escapists 2 system requirements

Component Minimum Recommended
OS Windows 7/8.1/10 (32-bit versions) Windows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit versions)
Processor Intel Core Duo E6600 @ 2.4GHz i5-2500k@3.3GHz, AMD FX 6300 3.5GHz
Memory 2 GB ОЗУ 4 GB ОЗУ
Graphics Intel 4400, GeForce GT 8800, AMD Radeon HD 4650 GeForce GTX 750, AMD R7 370
DirectX версии 11 версии 11
Storage 4 GB 4 GB
Sound card Windows Compatible Sound card Windows Compatible Sound card

Source: the game’s Steam page — requirements published by the developer.

How big is The Escapists 2 and does it need an SSD

The Escapists 2 needs 4 GB of disk space, according to its official system requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Nov 9, 2026). requirements

4 GBdisk space
not statedSSD
76 %of 122438 games with an official size are smaller

The requirements of The Escapists 2 do not state a drive type — an SSD is not officially required; it only speeds up loading.

The Escapists 2The Escapists 24 GBMedian of 2017 games (n = 5303)Median of 2017 games (n = 5303)765 MBMedian of 122438 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 122438 FPSHQ games1 GBLargest: AlbatrossLargest: Albatross2000 GBThe Escapists 2The Escapists 24 GBMedian of 2017 games (n = 5303)Median of 2017 games (n = 5303)765 MBMedian of 122438 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 122438 FPSHQ games1 GBLargest: AlbatrossLargest: Albatross2000 GB

Source: official system requirements (the game’s Steam page), captured Nov 9, 2026. The size is the free space needed to install; updates and DLC can make it grow. store.steampowered.com

Tip: keep extra space beyond the listed size — updates are downloaded first and installed afterwards.

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FPS on different graphics cards

FPS forecast for The Escapists 2 on current 2024–2026 GPUs. Switch the graphics preset — the table recalculates. Average FPS at 1080p / 1440p / 4K.

Graphics card Tier 1080p 1440p 4K
GeForce RTX 5090 S 260–435 230–380 150–255
GeForce RTX 4090 S 250–420 210–345 125–210
GeForce RTX 5080 S 240–405 190–315 110–185
GeForce RTX 4080 Super A 230–390 175–295 99–165
GeForce RTX 4080 A 225–380 165–280 93–155
Radeon RX 7900 XTX A 225–380 165–280 93–160
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti A 215–370 160–270 88–150
Radeon RX 9070 XT A 210–360 155–260 85–145
Radeon RX 7900 XT A 195–335 140–235 76–130
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super A 205–350 150–250 81–140
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti B 190–325 135–230 73–125
Radeon RX 9070 A 185–320 130–225 71–125

* Average FPS: real measurements where available, otherwise the unified FPSHQ model. Actual FPS depends on the CPU, game patch and drivers. Reference GPU models without overclocking. methodology

📊 FPS by graphics card (1440p, Ultra)

Green — 60+ FPS (comfortable), yellow — 30–60 (playable), red — below 30. Dashed line marks 60 FPS.

Which graphics cards can run The Escapists 2

The most affordable cards the FPSHQ model expects to reach 60+ FPS at 1080p High. This is an estimate, not a measurement.

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39
Demand
out of 100

The higher it is, the more powerful a PC you need. Runs even on weak hardware.

75
Metacritic
press score

Average review score.

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Key figures

Unique FPSHQ metrics from this page's data

39/100
FPSHQ load index
115–195FPS
FPS on RTX 3060, 1080p High model estimate
110–185FPS
FPS on RTX 4070, 1440p Ultra model estimate
7
of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS (1440p Ultra)
2GB
minimum RAM
2017
release year
In short

Can my PC run The Escapists 2?

The Escapists 2 (2017): FPSHQ load index 39 out of 100. Per the FPSHQ model, GeForce RTX 3060 delivers 115–195 FPS at 1080p High and GeForce RTX 4070 110–185 FPS at 1440p Ultra; 7 of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS at 1440p Ultra. Developer's minimum GPU: Intel 4400, GeForce GT 8800, AMD Radeon HD 4650; minimum RAM: 2 GB. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam (checked Nov 9, 2026); FPSHQ model estimate (not a measurement). (model accuracy)

FPSHQ load index
39 FPSHQ index
RTX 3060 · 1080p High
139 FPS model estimate
RTX 4070 · 1440p Ultra
151 FPS model estimate
updated · source: FPS The Escapists 2, FPSHQ model estimate

Frequently asked questions about the game

What are the minimum system requirements for The Escapists 2?
Minimum configuration: Intel Core Duo E6600 @ 2.4GHz, Intel 4400, GeForce GT 8800, AMD Radeon HD 4650, 2 GB RAM, 4 GB of disk space.
On which platforms is the game available?
The game is available on: Windows, macOS, Linux.
How big is The Escapists 2 and does it need an SSD?
The Escapists 2 needs 4 GB of free disk space according to its official requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Nov 9, 2026). The requirements of The Escapists 2 do not state a drive type — an SSD is not officially required; it only speeds up loading.
What is the genre of The Escapists 2?
Genre: Strategy. Has multiplayer.
Who are the developer and publisher?
Developer: Team17, Mouldy Toof Studios. Publisher: Team17.
Is The Escapists 2 worth buying?
Metacritic score: 75/100. Steam user score: ?%. FPSHQ rating: —/5. Decide based on this data and our review above.
When was or will the game be released?
Released: 2017-08-21.
What FPS will I get in this game?
Use our FPS calculator for a precise forecast for your configuration. Above on this page is a compatibility table with popular GPUs at different resolutions and settings.
Can I play on a budget graphics card?
Minimum: Intel 4400, GeForce GT 8800, AMD Radeon HD 4650. If your GPU is weaker than the minimum, the game may not launch or may stutter badly. On the minimum GPU you usually play at 1080p low with FSR Performance.

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