The Escapists vs This Is the Police vs Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew vs The Escapists 2
Side-by-side breakdown of reviews, playtime, current prices, and buy/wait/skip verdicts.
| Compare |  The Escapists |  This Is the Police |  Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew |  The Escapists 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2015 | 2016 | 2023 | 2017 |
| Genres | Puzzle, Role-playing (RPG), Simulator | Simulator, Strategy, Adventure | Role-playing (RPG), Strategy, Tactical | Puzzle, Role-playing (RPG), Simulator |
| Platforms | PlayStation 4, Linux, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows) | PlayStation 4, Linux, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows) | Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5 | PlayStation 4, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac |
| Metacritic | 69 | 61 | 93 | 75 |
| User rating | 66% | 65% | 86% | 72% |
| Avg. playtime | — | — | — | — |
| Best price | $2.60$25.99 Steam | $3.75$14.99 Nuuvem | $10.00$39.99 GOG | $4.40$19.99 Fanatical |
| Discount | -90% | -75% | -75% | -78% |
| Lowest tracked | $3.05 | $2.55 | $10.00 | — |
| Developer | Mouldy Toof Studios | Weappy Studio | Mimimi Games | Mouldy Toof Studios |
| Publisher | Team17 | EuroVideo Medien, THQ Nordic | Mimimi Games | Team17 |
| Buy / Wait / Skip | WaitMixed reviews — check gameplay first | WaitMixed reviews — check gameplay first | BuyGreat reviews + active discount | BuyBig discount on a well-reviewed game |
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