1 Trait Escape

1 Trait Escape

Released Dec 2024

An action rogue-lite set in the comedic 1 Trait Danger universe. Fight your way through swarms of enemies and epic bosses with minigames sprinkled in-between. Grow stronger every time you fail until you are able to escape back to Earth.

98% positive · 211 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
Medium confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
Medium confidence

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Steam $9.99
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Evaluation

1 Trait Escape launched on December 7, 2024 as a complete roguelite action game. In the weeks following launch, the developer was very active with hotfixes and balance patches addressing bugs and tuning the experience — a typical post-launch stabilization period. A small content patch (new dishwashing achievements and a combo mechanic) shipped on December 12, 2024, and a further feature/balance update followed on January 12, 2025. A Steam Deck compatibility update arrived on January 26, 2025. The most recent developer communication is a feature patch from September 30, 2025, which included some character overhaul work and additional bug fixes. Across all 21 developer posts since launch, there is only one entry classified as major content. No DLC has been announced or listed. No roadmap or future content plans have been communicated. The store description presents the game as a self-contained experience with a clear narrative arc (escape back to Earth). The developer has not indicated any plans for expansions, a season pass, or ongoing content additions. The post-launch activity appears to be standard polish and maintenance rather than a sustained content release cadence. The game launched as a finished product and has been maintained but not expanded.
Evidence
Most recent developer post: a feature/bug-fix patch with a Tim Schenectady character overhaul, new SFX, and various bug fixes. No mention of future content plans.
news post · Sep 30, 2025 source development ongoing
low
Steam Deck compatibility update released, adding full controller support and performance improvements.
news post · Jan 26, 2025 source development ongoing
low

Media

Details

Developer
Publisher
1 Trait Danger
Achievements
67
Platform
Windows, macOS
Controller
—
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player

About this game

1 Trait Escape is pushing the 1 Trait Danger universe to new heights. Stoney and Trait have been booked to fly to London but mistakenly board a rocket ship where they crash-land on Mars. But this is no normal Mars. This Mars has been terraformed and colonized by a trillionaire antagonist with a vision to restart feudalism on a new planet to be a true king. When Trait and Stoney land they find themselves in what seems to be a medieval version of London. You will play as Stoney and Trait to survive and escape back to planet Earth.

As a rogue-lite, the player will continue to amass power on each run to push themselves closer to their final goal of escaping back to earth. You can expect many intense PvE battles with feudalistic Martian mobs and bosses with many minigames sprinkled in-between.

BE WARNED: 1 Trait Danger studios makes games that are VERY HARD. 1 Trait Escape is no exception!

This game contains flashing lights that may make it unsuitable for people with photosensitive epilepsy or other photosensitive conditions. Player discretion is advised.

Last evaluated Jun 21, 2026
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