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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 64-bit Processeur : 3.0 GHz processor Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires

Escape from Ever After

Niche cult favorite
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Released January 23, 2026
sample: 434 reviews posted after launch (130 AI-classified)
94/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 97 % · 1,732 reviews (« Overwhelmingly Positive »)
Critics' score : 80/100 (12 OpenCritic reviews) · players are more enthusiastic than critics (+14)
➡️ Stable reception — recent reviews (30d): 93% positive vs 96% overall (69 recent reviews)
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Escape from Ever After immerses players in a whimsical, Paper‑Mario‑inspired fantasy where humor and charming storytelling guide every quest. Its 97 Champosome overall positivity is supported by a 95 post‑release rating, and 219 reviews boast more than 25 hours of playtime with省委 payer.

What it's about: Un jeu de rôle inspiré des jeux Paper Mario ! Lorsqu'une mégacorpo cupide commence à s'emparer des contes de fées pour en faire une main-d'oeuvre bon marché, un héros de conte nouvellement embauché doit gravir les échelons de l'entreprise, rallier d'autres employés mécontents et riposter !

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« List of good Paper Mario games: -Paper Mario -Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door -Bug Fables -Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 And now I can safely add this game to that list, what a great time. 9/10 »
👍 anonymous review · 28 h played11
« I lost track of time and played it for start to finish in a single sitting of 19+ hours (with the Pit of 100 Trials equivalent, lacking just a few minor collectibles). It's that good. Slightly harder than its inspiration, but very very fun. »
👍 anonymous review · 19 h played11
« You guys really need to make either DLC or a sequel, as this game is EXTREMELY fun to play, and I doubt I am the only one who things that we need MORE of this game's universe, one way or another. »
👍 anonymous review · 14 h played31
« So far it plays really nice on the Steam Deck. Gameplay and story are both very fun. Really happy with our Steam version of Paper Mario. Hope the developers will keep the series going. »
👍 anonymous review · 15 h played2111
« Great love letter to the original paper Mario. I absolutely love it »
👍 anonymous review · 18 h played1
« Excellent vibe but WE NEED FRENCH TRANSLATION <3 »
👍 anonymous review · 2 h played
« The game is modeled after Paper Mario, and too faithfully. The gameplay is extremely basic and repetitive. I can't stress that enough. I wish the game were more like Super Mario RPG. »
👎 anonymous review · 5 h played
« I just can't get into it and I usually love games like this. I thought maybe if I turn off the sound that would help. But nope. I really wanted to like it. »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« This game takes the paper mario formula and doesn’t do much to expand upon it. Battles play near identical to the paper mario games. Just go play “The Thousand Year Door” on emulator instead. »
👎 anonymous review · 8 h played
« So poor on content... And also not very inspired! Buy it with Bug Fables to see a FAR better game in all ways!!! »
👎 anonymous review · 19 h played
« I've not sat and enjoyed a game like this in so long, this is a MUST play for the papermario/Bugfable enjoyers. the fun twist on the fairy tales is super fun and fantastic to figure out and enjoy the story of said twist. »
👍 anonymous review · 12 h played1

In players' words

« List of good Paper Mario games: -Paper Mario -Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door -Bug Fables -Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 And now I can safely add this game to that list, what a great time. 9/10 »
👍 anonymous review · 28 h played11
« The game is modeled after Paper Mario, and too faithfully. The gameplay is extremely basic and repetitive. I can't stress that enough. I wish the game were more like Super Mario RPG. »
👎 anonymous review · 5 h played
« I lost track of time and played it for start to finish in a single sitting of 19+ hours (with the Pit of 100 Trials equivalent, lacking just a few minor collectibles). It's that good. Slightly harder than its inspiration, but very very fun. »
👍 anonymous review · 19 h played11
« I just can't get into it and I usually love games like this. I thought maybe if I turn off the sound that would help. But nope. I really wanted to like it. »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« You guys really need to make either DLC or a sequel, as this game is EXTREMELY fun to play, and I doubt I am the only one who things that we need MORE of this game's universe, one way or another. »
👍 anonymous review · 14 h played31
« This game takes the paper mario formula and doesn’t do much to expand upon it. Battles play near identical to the paper mario games. Just go play “The Thousand Year Door” on emulator instead. »
👎 anonymous review · 8 h played
« So far it plays really nice on the Steam Deck. Gameplay and story are both very fun. Really happy with our Steam version of Paper Mario. Hope the developers will keep the series going. »
👍 anonymous review · 15 h played2111
« So poor on content... And also not very inspired! Buy it with Bug Fables to see a FAR better game in all ways!!! »
👎 anonymous review · 19 h played
« Great love letter to the original paper Mario. I absolutely love it »
👍 anonymous review · 18 h played1
« I've not sat and enjoyed a game like this in so long, this is a MUST play for the papermario/Bugfable enjoyers. the fun twist on the fairy tales is super fun and fantastic to figure out and enjoy the story of said twist. »
👍 anonymous review · 12 h played1
« Excellent vibe but WE NEED FRENCH TRANSLATION <3 »
👍 anonymous review · 2 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
92 % pos · n=110
Story / writing
94 % pos · n=65
Audio / music
100 % pos · n=33
Graphics / art
100 % pos · n=19
Content / longevity
81 % pos · n=16
Performance
100 % pos · n=2
Value for money
100 % pos · n=2
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=1
Interface / UX
0 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay11010145
Story / writing656113
Audio / music333300
Graphics / art191900
Content / longevity161321
Performance2200
Value for money2200
Stability / bugs1001
Interface / UX1001

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 25 h on median; those who dislike it: 19 h.

<2h
67 % (n=6)
2-10h
86 % (n=22)
10-25h
96 % (n=187)
>25h
97 % (n=219)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
Jan 2026 : 100% positive100JanFeb 2026 : 98% positive98FebMar 2026 : 94% positive94MarApr 2026 : 97% positive97AprMay 2026 : 92% positive92MayJun 2026 : 95% positive95JunJul 2026 : 98% positive98Jul

% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).

💶 Price history

€17.50€19.68€21.86€24.04€26.23€18.74

Steam price tracked automatically since Jan 23, 2026 · All-time low: €18.74 (Apr 20, 2026)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

6,4 % Moderate

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 28 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 30,7 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • Gameplay praised in 101 out of 110 mentions (92 %)
  • Story celebrated in 61 out of 65 mentions (94 %)
  • Audio loved in 33 out of 33 mentions (100 %)
  • Graphics received 19 out of 19 positive mentions (100 %)
  • Performance earned 2 out of 2 positive reviews (100 %)
  • Over 25 h playtime garnered 219 reviews with 97 % positivity

Weaknesses

  • Content praised in 13 out of 16 mentions, yet 3 reviews cited limited depth (81 %)
  • UI received 1 negative mention out of 1 (100 % negative)
  • Bugs noted in 1 negative review out of 1 (100 % negative)

Who is it for?

If you enjoy whimsical, nostalgia‑laden RPGs with a Paper‑Mario‑style aesthetic, humor, and a strong narrative, this title will resonate with you.

Is Escape from Ever After worth it in 2026?

Yes — player reception is very positive: 97% of 1,732 Steam reviews are positive (player score 94/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay praised in 101 out of. Current price: 24,99€.

Verdict

Escape from Ever After delivers a polished, heartfelt adventure that earns almost universal acclaim. While a few players point to limited content and minor UI/bug glitches, the strengths in gameplay, story, and audio make it a standout¡ indie RPG scene. It’s a must‑play for fans of charming, retro‑inspired role‑playing games.

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Escape from Ever After: 94/100 by players — Gamer Reviews

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