Brave Escape

Adventure· Precision Platformer· Difficult· Atmospheric

Released Jan 2025

Embark on a thrilling co-op adventure in 'Brave Escape,' a challenging platformer demanding teamwork to conquer perilous traps and treacherous terrain.

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Steam Updated 12 Oct 2026 $19.99

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Evaluation

Brave Escape launched on January 31, 2025 and has been actively and consistently developed since. The developer has shipped three major free content updates post-launch: a significant cross-play and Friend's Pass update on August 28, 2025; Update 1.7.0 on April 22, 2026, which added 45 new levels across all 7 worlds and restructured the game's level layout with a new Bonus Levels category; and Update 1.8.0 on July 23, 2026, which launched the game on PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S with full cross-platform online play between PC and console. This most recent major update is the developer's last communication, dated July 23, 2026 — less than a month before today's date. Between the major updates, the developer has also shipped numerous feature patches adding new difficulty modes, idle animations, visual improvements, new localizations, and a Friend's Pass system. The developer has made no announcement of the end of content development, and the sustained pace of updates — including a major release as recently as July 2026 — indicates the game continues to be actively worked on.

Evidence

Update 1.8.0 launched the game on PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S with full cross-platform online play, and added new character skins along with numerous improvements and bug fixes.

news post · Jul 23, 2026 source content shipped

high

Update 1.7.0 added 45 new bonus levels across all 7 worlds, restructured 5 worlds, added a Battle for the Habitats charity event with exclusive skins, and made wide-ranging visual and performance improvements.

news post · Apr 22, 2026 source content shipped

high

Content

1 of 1 released · no outstanding content

Released

Brave Escape Original Soundtrack

Feb 2025

Media

Details

Developer

Hit Start Studios

Publisher

Hit Start Studios

Achievements

Platform

Windows, macOS, Linux

Controller

full support

Steam Deck

Verified

Players

Multiplayer · Co-op · Local/Split Screen

Precision Platformer Difficult Atmospheric 2D Platformer Puzzle Platformer Local Co-Op Pixel Graphics Sci-fi Robots Physics Platformer 2D Controller Linear Side Scroller

About this game

Brave Escape is a challenging 2 player co-op platformer where two players must work together to navigate through hundreds of hazard filled levels. Play as both Colin and Floyd in their bold quest that requires skilled synchronization with every step, jump and climb. Gather collectibles, uncover secrets, and experience the excitement of Brave Escape as you and your companion embark on an unforgettable journey.

Cooperative Gameplay

Each character comes with a unique ability - Floyd's boost mechanism and Colin's climbing rope are both essential tools that will help you tackle the cave's terrain. Synchronization and puzzle solving will be the key to your success.

Tools of the Trade

Based on your location, Floyd will be equipped with a special gadget to help in your quest.

Glacial Falls: Wind Gun
Glowing Depths: Flashlight
Serpent's Hollow: Grapple Hook
Moai Chambers: Freeze Gun
Thunder Ridge: Magnet Gun

Two Ways to Play

Brave Escape offers two difficulty settings to suit you and your partner's level of skill. Standard mode provides a more approachable experience with gentler obstacles and forgiving timings, perfect for players who are newer to precision platformers. Brave mode is the ultimate challenge - the way the game was truly meant to be played, designed to push your skills and coordination to their absolute limit.