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Minimum: Système d'exploitation : Windows 10/11 Processeur : Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-8400 CPU @ 2.80GHz Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050Ti (4 GB) DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 5 GB d'espace disque disponible

Recommended: Système d'exploitation : Windows 10/11 Processeur : AMD Ryzen 7 2700 Eight- Core Processor Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 (4 GB) DirectX : Version 12 Espace disque : 5 GB d'espace disque disponible

Escape Academy 2: Back 2 School

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Released November 5, 2026
sample: 124 reviews posted after launch (82 AI-classified)
89/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 94 % · 124 reviews (« Very Positive »)
➡️ Stable reception — recent reviews (30d): 94% positive vs 94% overall (108 recent reviews)
16,99€ 14,44€ -15%🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Solving rooms on the campus keeps most players hooked for 2 to 25 hours before they log off, backed by a 94 percent positive score across 124 reviews. The sequel builds directly on past success with 57 positive mentions out of 67 for gameplay.

What it's about: C'est l'heure de la rentrée des classes avec Escape Academy 2: Back 2 School ! Explorez un nouvel établissement, échappez à des énigmes meurtrières et dévoilez une conspiration aussi vieille que l'école. Jouez en solo ou avec un ami et commencez à résoudre des énigmes en coop en ligne ou en local.

In-game

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« split screen is good, we love this game »
👍 anonymous review · Nov 2026 · 7 h played
« Même défaut que le 1 , trop court et trop facile mais j'ai tout de même passé un bon moment ! »
👍 anonymous review · Nov 2026 · 9 h played
« Really fun! Everything I loved about Escape Academy 1 but more! Absolutely love exploring the school »
👍 anonymous review · Nov 2026 · 1 h played
« a bit hard on the eyes, but has a soul and cool puzzles. »
👍 anonymous review · Nov 2026 · 10 h played
« Couldn't connect to the online servers to play with someone else no matter how hard we tried :( »
👎 anonymous review · Nov 2026 · 1 h played
« Very good game just like the first, but more polished and with loooots more contents Can't urge you enough to play it if you like puzzles and escape rooms !! Hopefully we'll get some dlcs in the future ! Pops to the team again ! »
👍 anonymous review · Nov 2026 · 12 h played
« This is my GTA!! I am so happy this is finally out. I am loving it so far!!!!!!!!!! »
👍 anonymous review · Nov 2026 · 10 h played
« Exactly what a sequel should be. More of the things that made the first game great, plus a lot of new stuff from the open campus to explore. »
👍 anonymous review · Nov 2026 · 9 h played

In players' words

« split screen is good, we love this game »
👍 anonymous review · Nov 2026 · 7 h played
« Couldn't connect to the online servers to play with someone else no matter how hard we tried :( »
👎 anonymous review · Nov 2026 · 1 h played
« Même défaut que le 1 , trop court et trop facile mais j'ai tout de même passé un bon moment ! »
👍 anonymous review · Nov 2026 · 9 h played
« Very good game just like the first, but more polished and with loooots more contents Can't urge you enough to play it if you like puzzles and escape rooms !! Hopefully we'll get some dlcs in the future ! Pops to the team again ! »
👍 anonymous review · Nov 2026 · 12 h played
« Really fun! Everything I loved about Escape Academy 1 but more! Absolutely love exploring the school »
👍 anonymous review · Nov 2026 · 1 h played
« This is my GTA!! I am so happy this is finally out. I am loving it so far!!!!!!!!!! »
👍 anonymous review · Nov 2026 · 10 h played
« a bit hard on the eyes, but has a soul and cool puzzles. »
👍 anonymous review · Nov 2026 · 10 h played
« Exactly what a sequel should be. More of the things that made the first game great, plus a lot of new stuff from the open campus to explore. »
👍 anonymous review · Nov 2026 · 9 h played

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
85 % pos · n=67
Content / longevity
80 % pos · n=40
Multiplayer
53 % pos · n=19
Story / writing
89 % pos · n=18
Graphics / art
64 % pos · n=11
Stability / bugs
12 % pos · n=8
Performance
67 % pos · n=6
Value for money
100 % pos · n=2
Interface / UX
50 % pos · n=2
Audio / music
100 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay675773
Content / longevity403253
Multiplayer191054
Story / writing181611
Graphics / art11713
Stability / bugs8107
Performance6402
Value for money2200
Interface / UX2101
Audio / music1100

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 9.8 h on median; those who dislike it: 1.8 h.

🪤 57 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.

<2h
69 % (n=13)
2-10h
98 % (n=52)
10-25h
96 % (n=56)
>25h
100 % (n=3)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

4,4 % Demanding

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 41 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 33,7 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Small streamers to support

LIVE Mous3yGames 8 viewers · EN — We gotta escape! W/ @jolzywel !socials !clipLIVE Jolzywel 7 viewers · EN — Joining the Escape Academy with @mous3ygames!LIVE mchamy 7 viewers · EN — oink oink oinkLIVE omnitempest 6 viewers · EN — | Lost in the soundtrip~! | Escape Academy 2 w/ the homie @jamaicanjames1

Streams snapshot from 14/11 à 07h32

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Strengths

  • Core gameplay mechanics and puzzle design drive the experience with 57 positive mentions out of 67.
  • The overall package and volume of content satisfy players, earning 32 positive mentions out of 40.
  • The narrative pulls players through the semester with 16 positive mentions out of 18 for the story.
  • Cooperative sessions offer engaging multiplayer teamwork with 10 positive mentions out of 19.

Weaknesses

  • Technical glitches frustrate some attendees, accumulating 7 negative mentions out of 8 for bugs.
  • Multiplayer experiences occasionally hit hurdles, registering 4 negative mentions out of 19.
  • Visual execution draws mixed reactions, including 3 negative mentions out of 11 for graphics.

Who is it for?

Puzzle enthusiasts and cooperative duos looking for room-escape challenges on a whimsical academic campus will find a rewarding curriculum here.

Is Escape Academy 2: Back 2 School worth it in 2026?

Overall yes, the community is won over: 94% of 124 Steam reviews are positive (player score 89/100). Most-praised strength: Core gameplay mechanics and puzzle design drive the experience. Current price: 14,44€ (15% off).

Verdict

Escape Academy 2: Back 2 School delivers a remarkably solid syllabus that keeps the formula fresh, securing very positive standing from 124 players. Despite a few technical hiccups, the clever room designs and engaging progression make attending class worthwhile.

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