The Escapists 2: crossplay, split-screen and player count

Strategy · Pixel Graphics · 2D

A top-down prison sandbox: keep to the daily routine, craft tools from everyday junk and plan a breakout before the guards notice.

Who can play

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1 copy with Remote Play Together

Up to four players share one prison and split the work, from distracting guards to digging tunnels and crafting tools, and some escapes only open to a team.
Friends drop in and out on one screen or online, and a versus mode races to break out first.
The Switch version fits two on one screen.
Online play stays on one platform.

90%

Very positive on Steam

Steam Deck Playable

No crossplay between platform families. Split-screen for up to 4 on PC, PS5 and Xbox and 2 on Switch. Online for up to 4 on every platform.

Updated October 27, 2026

Can you play The Escapists 2 split-screen?: Yes. Split-screen co-op and versus for up to 4 on PC, PS5 and Xbox. Split-screen co-op and versus for up to 2 on Switch.; One of 262 split-screen games
How many players can play The Escapists 2 together?: Split-screen co-op and versus for up to 4 on PC, PS5 and Xbox. Split-screen co-op and versus for up to 2 on Switch. Online co-op and versus for up to 4 on PC, PS5, Xbox and Switch.
Is The Escapists 2 crossplay?: No: everyone online needs the same platform family.
Do you need two copies of The Escapists 2?: On one screen, one copy is enough. On PC the host can stream it to friends with Steam Remote Play Together.; One of 1,371 co-op games where one copy is enough
Can you play the The Escapists 2 story together?: Yes: the main campaign is playable together on one screen and online.
What platforms is The Escapists 2 on?: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch.; One of 290 co-op games on PS5
Does The Escapists 2 work on Steam Deck?: Yes, with some extra steps: Steam rates it Playable for Steam Deck.
Is The Escapists 2 free?: No, it's a paid game.

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