Escape First

Released May 2018

"Escape First" is a multiplayer escape room puzzle game for virtual reality or desktop PC! It includes 3 different escape rooms to choose from and can be played competitively, co-op or solo.

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Steam Updated 12 Oct 2026 $5.99

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Evaluation

Escape First launched on May 10, 2018 as a complete escape room puzzle game with three included rooms. The developer issued a single bug-fix patch shortly after launch on May 16, 2018, addressing early player feedback. There has been no post-launch content added to this specific game since then. The developer's subsequent news posts on Escape First's store page have all been announcements about other OnSkull Games titles — a sequel (Escape First 2, launched June 24, 2019), a spin-off (Curious Cases, April 5, 2019), a horror co-op game (Unsafe, teased September 22, 2021), and most recently their new puzzle adventure game (Alchemist: Journey of the Soul, whose demo launched May 23, 2025 and full game launched May 21, 2026). These cross-promotional posts confirm the studio is still active, but they are not announcements of new content for Escape First itself. The store description directs players looking for more content to check out the developer's free game "Tales of Escape," reinforcing that Escape First itself is a self-contained package. No DLC, expansions, or further updates have been announced or released for this title. The game shipped as a finished product and has remained complete since its release date.

Evidence

Store description presents Escape First as a complete package with 3 escape rooms; directs players wanting more content to a separate free game (Tales of Escape), indicating no additional content is planned for this title.

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Developer announces the launch of Alchemist: Journey of the Soul, a new puzzle game — latest cross-promotional post on Escape First's page. Confirms studio is active but adds no new content to Escape First.

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Details

Developer

OnSkull Games

Publisher

OnSkull Games

Achievements

Platform

Windows

Controller

full support

Steam Deck

Not rated

Players

Single-player · Multiplayer · Co-op · PvP

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About this game

"Escape First" is a multiplayer escape room puzzle game for virtual reality or desktop PC! It includes 3 different escape rooms to choose from and can be played competitively, co-op or solo.

Multiplayer

Gather up to 6 people and play as one team that tries to solve the puzzles or try the "Versus" mode, where each player is locked alone and tries to escape the room before the others do!

Virtual Reality

The game supports full roomscale/standing tracking with motion controllers on both the HTC Vive and Oculus Rift.
VR is not necessary, you can play with a Desktop using keyboard & mouse / gamepad.

The Rooms

Psycho Circus
After attending a spectacular performance at the circus "De la Luna", you find yourself trapped inside the clown's quarters. In a few minutes his show will end. Will you be able to find his spare key and escape before he returns? Everyone knows that clowns don't like other people touching their stuff!

The Red Button
One room, one door, one bloodied knife. What's going on? What happened last night? You need to know. Are you sure you want to know? You need to leave. Be careful though! No matter what happens, do NOT press the red button!

Lost In Time
You have agreed to take part in an experiment relating to space time. One mistake has left you trapped in chaos. Past, present and future have merged! Time is your worst enemy! Will you be able to beat it and return to your reality before it is lost forever?