Inescapable
Released May 2014
Unravel the mystery uncovered by a remote interplanetary mining operation. What did they find? What threat does it pose? And ultimately, what does it truly mean to be a hero?
39% positive · 122 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Where to buy
Steam $2.99
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Evaluation
Inescapable is a self-published indie Metroidvania from Magnetic Realms that released on May 21, 2014. The store description presents the game as a finished, complete product — it highlights the full story, world, and ending with no mention of planned updates, expansions, or additional content. There are no DLC listings, no post-launch news posts, and no developer communications indicating any content was ever added after launch. The game was described as a "debut release" and appears to have shipped as a standalone, self-contained experience. There is no evidence of any post-launch content cycle whatsoever, and no developer statements about future additions. This is a game that launched complete and has remained so.
Evidence
Store description presents a fully self-contained game with a complete story and ending. No mention of planned DLC, updates, or additional content. Described as the studio's debut release.
Short description focuses solely on the base game premise with no indication of ongoing development or planned content.
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Magnetic Realms
Achievements
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Platform
Windows, macOS, Linux
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player
About this game
The debut release from Magnetic Realms is a Sci-Fi action adventure called "Inescapable".
Named the "Best PC Metroidvania You Didn’t Play of 2013" by Matthew Zulawski of and listed as a notable game in 's Top 10 Indie Horror Games of 2013, the game sees players unravel the mystery uncovered by a remote interplanetary mining operation.
What did they find? What threat does it pose? And ultimately, what does it truly mean to be a hero?
Named the "Best PC Metroidvania You Didn’t Play of 2013" by Matthew Zulawski of and listed as a notable game in 's Top 10 Indie Horror Games of 2013, the game sees players unravel the mystery uncovered by a remote interplanetary mining operation.
What did they find? What threat does it pose? And ultimately, what does it truly mean to be a hero?
- Side scrolling action combined with adventure style puzzles.
- A large world to explore with an intriguing story and an unusual, thought-provoking ending.
- Hand drawn pixel art for a classic Amiga/Atari ST 16-bit era graphical style.
- Features optional CRT screen simulation effect for a more authentic look on modern LCD monitors.
- Available for Windows, Mac and Linux.
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Last evaluated Jun 28, 2026
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