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Steam app 1996390 · updated 12 Sep 2026, 20:59 UTC

Escape from Ever After

Fight against capitalism in this satirical adventure RPG! When a greedy megacorp from the real world starts taking over fairytales for their cheap labor, a newly-hired storybook hero must climb the corporate ladder, rally together other disgruntled employees, and fight back!

Escape from Ever After Steam header artwork
Sleepy Castle Studio, Wing-It! CreativeHypeTrain Digital
39playing now
4724-hour peak
1,202all-time peak
42average, last 30 days

The last 30 days

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September 2026

12 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 279 hourly samples. Each dip is a night. Weekends are shaded.

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October 2026

Escape from Ever After was released on 23 Jan, 2026.

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Game information

Updated 12 Sep 2026, 20:59 UTC
App ID
1996390
Last updated
11 Apr 2026 build 22737145
Developer
Sleepy Castle Studio, Wing-It! Creative
Publisher
HypeTrain Digital
Release date
23 Jan, 2026
Platforms
Windows
Download size
1.60 GB
Install size
2.13 GB
Genres
Adventure, Indie, RPG
Game modes
Single-player
Controller support
Full
Achievements
28
Metacritic
82

Features & support

Steam features

Steam AchievementsKeyboard Only OptionSteam CloudFamily Sharing

Controllers & input

Full controller supportDualShock Controller SupportDualSense Controller Support

Accessibility

Custom Volume ControlsAdjustable DifficultyPlayable without Timed Input

Popular tags

Story RichTurn-Based TacticsFunnyRPGSingleplayerEmotional2DComedyFantasySoundtrackMusicMysteryAction RPGParty-Based RPGDarkRetroJRPGAdventureStylizedTactical RPG
About this gameFull description from Steam
Escape from Ever After is an adventure RPG inspired by the classic Paper Mario games, where fairytale and storybook characters must fight back against capitalism! When Flynt Buckler, a classic fairytale adventurer, storms the castle of his evil dragon arch-nemesis Tinder, he finds the once intimidating fortress has been converted into… corporate offices? The villainous dragon is nowhere to be found and her castle is full of mindless coffee-sipping, report-filing drones. What happened? It turns out that storybooks are an untapped market ripe with valuable resources, cheap labor, and profit to be had—so naturally, real-world conglomerate Ever After Inc.™ found a way to intervene! With Tinder’s Castle as their new corporate headquarters, Ever After Inc. is hellbent on taking over every storybook they can. With no choice but to get a job, Flynt Buckler must team up with his former nemesis Tinder in order to climb the corporate ladder and take down Ever After Inc. from the inside! Dive into storybook worlds packed to the brim with colorful characters, captivating locales, and electrifying secrets! One moment you’ll be fleeing Lovecraftian terrors while solving a noir murder mystery, and the next you’ll be up against villainous versions of The Three Little Pigs as they try to bulldoze a fairytale forest for their real estate developments. The rules are always changing! Face off against hordes of wacky enemies in snappy turn-based gameplay! Perfectly-timed action commands allow Flynt to finish off his foes with style, and an assortment of items, badges, and partners ensure there’s always a trick up his sleeve. Fight in a fun, fast-paced battle system that rewards experimentation and strategy Build and customize your party—every character has unique skills that can be equipped and upgraded throughout your journey Engage in office banter, help your storybook coworkers, and decorate your office as you climb the corporate ladder Explore vast storybook worlds brimming with sidequests, treasures, and secrets Stories within stories: experience a charming and lively narrative where the rules are constantly changing A jazzy, big-band soundtrack that keeps the energy pumping throughout
Content & age ratings2 regional ratings

Regional ratings

DEJUS10Violência
IGRS15Rokok dan/atau rokok elektronik, minuman beralkohol, narkotika, psikotropika, dan/atau zat adiktif lainnya · Kekerasan
System requirementsMinimum and recommended hardware

Minimum

Minimum: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 64-bit Processor: 3.0 GHz processor Memory: 4 GB RAM

Recommended

Recommended: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

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Supported languages8 languages
LanguageFull audio
English
Japanese
Portuguese - Brazil
Russian
Simplified Chinese
Spanish - Latin America
German
French

A blank audio cell means full audio was not marked in the returned language list.

Screenshots & trailersScreenshots and trailers

Trailers

AchievementsTotal count and selected achievements

28 achievements in total.

Show selected achievements (may contain spoilers)
Fumbling TowerHidden achievement
Burning BridgesHidden achievement
DemolishedHidden achievement
Tainted MeatHidden achievement
GodsmackedHidden achievement
Duel of the MatesHidden achievement
Goodnight MoonHidden achievement
Meeting AdjournedHidden achievement
You're FiredHidden achievement
Elder AbuseHidden achievement

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33 developer announcements, Oct 2023 to Sep 2026 · times in UTC

September

  1. Physical Edition Now Available on Switch and PS5

    Hey everyone!For those of you who've been climbing the corporate ladder alongside Flynt and Tinder, the wait is over — the limited physical release of Escape from Ever After for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5 is live now!You can grab…

    d3lt4run3
  2. Escape from Ever After Gets Limited Physical Release on Switch and PS5

    Hey everyone!For those of you who've been climbing the corporate ladder alongside Flynt and Tinder, we've got some exciting news — Escape from Ever After is getting a limited physical release on Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5!Starting…

    d3lt4run3

August

  1. Tinder the Dragon Plushie NOW AVAILABLE (for a Limited Time Only)!

    Hey everyone!For those of you that are interested in having your very own dragon companion silently judging you from your desk, we are excited to announce our Tinder plushies are available for ordering NOW! For a limited time only, you can…

    TheOfficialDaniel

June

  1. The Tinder Plushie Makeship Petition is Here - Pledge Now!

    The Tinder Plushie petition is here! You can pledge now for $2 on Makeship to reserve a plushie for yourself when they launch.Pledge Now on Makeship: https://www.makeship.com/petitions/tinder-the-dragon If we get enough pledges, the plushie…

    TheOfficialDaniel

May

  1. The Winner of the Escape from Ever After Plushie Community Vote

    The Votes Are In… After a weeklong voting process, we can officially announce the winner of the Escape from Ever After plushie poll:🔥 TINDER 🔥🐲We saw a ton of support for all kinds of characters, but in the end Tinder took a strong lead. So…

    TheOfficialDaniel
  2. Escape from Ever After Plushie Campaign + Community Vote!

    Big news! Ever After Inc.™ has discovered a new untapped market for their various storybook IPs:PLUSHIES!!! We’re incredibly excited to announce that we’re partnering with Makeship to create an official Escape from Ever After plushie! Since…

    Ryan

April

  1. Hotfix #12 | Quick Bugfixes

    Hey everyone! Just a quick update with some small bugfixes.Fixed progression bug where the crab cage in Port Cutlass doesn’t despawn properly after the Unicorn’s quest is completed, and thus blocks the way forward.Fixed rare issue where the…

    Patch notes

March

  1. French Localization Now Available!

    Bonjour, everyone!We're excited to announce that the long-awaited French localization is now live! Thank you so much for your patience while we worked to bring Escape from Ever After to our French-speaking players.Simply select your…

    d3lt4run3

February

  1. Hotfix #10 | German Localization Now Available!

    Guten Tag, everyone!We're excited to announce that the long-awaited German localization is now live! Thank you so much for your patience while we worked to bring Escape from Ever After to our German-speaking players.Simply select your…

    d3lt4run3
  2. Hotfix #9 | Restoration Roll-back

    Hey everyone!We are rolling back the change we made to “Restoration” in the previous update. Now, Synergy Charms and Restoration will work just as it did before.We’re reading all of your feedback and comments, and it’s clear this change was…

    Patch notes
  3. Hotfix #8 | Restoration/Synergy Overhaul and Balance Updates

    Hello everyone!It’s been a joy for us to see all the discourse around Escape from Ever After, especially as players share strategies, tips, and interesting combos. After collecting feedback, watching playthroughs, and assessing the gameplay…

    Ryan
  4. Hotfix #7 | Accessibility Improvements

    Hello everyone!We've just released an important update that adds a highly requested accessibility feature along with various bug fixes and balance adjustments.Improvements:Add Colorblind Mode to assist with color-dependent puzzles (located…

    d3lt4run3
  5. Hotfix #6 | Track Your Collectibles with New Telepager Feature & Fixes

    Hello everyone!We've just released a hotfix addressing several bugs and adding some quality-of-life improvements based on your feedback.Improvements:After Chapter 4, the Telepager menu now shows remaining sun gem and ink bottle counts for…

    d3lt4run3

January

  1. Hotfix #5 | Clearer wisp colors, Elevator access after final boss and more!

    Hey everyone!We've released another update based on your feedback. Here's what's new:Improvements:Made wisp colors more clear and distinct in the Enchanted Woods (if you still need additional support, a colorblind fix with extra visual cues…

    d3lt4run3
  2. Hotfix #4 | French and German localizations are currently in the works!

    Hello everyone!Thank you so much for the amazing reception and all your feedback!We've been listening to your requests, and we're excited to announce that French and German localizations are currently in the works! These translations will…

    d3lt4run3
  3. Hotfix #3 | 2.7.13 New Guard Window Feedback Added!

    Thank you so much for all your continued support! The reception has just been incredible.One request we saw come up often was clearer feedback when missing a guard window. We spent today implementing a new optional “Guard Feedback” feature…

    d3lt4run3
  4. Hotfix #2 | Bigger fixes are coming!

    Hey everyone!We continue to be overwhelmed by all your feedback—and yes, we're reading EVERYTHING! You've all been amazing.We're working on some bigger Patches (heh) coming soon, but we're being extra cautious with those larger fixes to…

    d3lt4run3
  5. Patch Notes #1

    Hey everyone!We're absolutely overwhelmed by the amazing reception Escape from Ever After has received since launch! Being at the top of Steam's "New & Trending" for almost 2 full days now is just surreal. And we really appreciate all the…

    d3lt4run3
  6. ✨ Escape from Ever After IS OUT NOW!

    Hey everyone!After almost six years of development, Escape from Ever After is finally here!You can finally GRAB THE GAME Escape from Ever After is available now on Steam, and other consoles!With an amazing 20% launch discount!Special Offer…

    d3lt4run3
  7. One Day to Go: A Thank You

    Hey Escape from Ever After fans, With launch day almost here, we wanted to say something simple but important: thank you. This project wouldn't exist without you—the early Kickstarter backers who took a chance on us, everyone who played the…

    d3lt4run3
  8. 2 Days Till Release: Supporter Pack Revealed!

    Hey Escape from Ever After fans! With launch just two days away, we wanted to reveal the Escape from Ever After Supporter Pack, which goes live alongside the full game on January 23.As an extra thank you to our most dedicated fans, this…

    d3lt4run3
  9. 3 Days Till Release! Now Steam Deck Verified!

    Hey Escape from Ever After fans!We're thrilled to let you know that Escape from Ever After is Steam Deck Verified! You'll be able to play on Deck from day one — climb the corporate ladder anywhere, anytime! The full game launches in just 3…

    d3lt4run3
  10. Six Years Between the Pages: The Evolution of Escape from Ever After

    Hey Escape from Ever After fans!Today we're telling a slightly different story—the one behind the game itself.Escape from Ever After has been in development since 2020. What started as a small Paper Mario-inspired passion project slowly…

    d3lt4run3
  11. Meet the Team: Ever After Inc. Employee Files

    Hey Escape from Ever After fans!Through completely legitimate channels (and definitely not from an extremely well-placed internal source), we've gotten our hands on a set of Ever After Inc. HR documents—and honestly, we couldn't not share…

    d3lt4run3

December

  1. The Worlds of Escape from Ever After: A Spoiler-Free Preview

    Hey Escape from Ever After fans!As you probably know by now, the world of Escape from Ever After isn't just one world—it's a collection of storybooks you can literally jump between. Each one has its own genre, rules, and visual style. If…

    d3lt4run3

November

  1. Escape from Ever After launches on January 23, 2026!

    Hey Escape from Ever After fans!We’re thrilled to finally announce that Escape from Ever After will launch on January 23rd!📺 Check out the Release Date Trailer:We can’t wait for you to experience everything we’ve been crafting—the humor…

    d3lt4run3

October

  1. New Halloween demo is OUT!

    Hey Escape from Ever After fans! We’re thrilled to announce that our brand-new, Halloween-themed demo is out now 🎃 Jump in and give it a try! https://store.steampowered.com/app/4041200/Escape_from_Ever_After_Demo/?beta=0…

    d3lt4run3
  2. New Halloween-themed demo is coming on October 13th!

    Hey Escape from Ever After fans! We are fast approaching release, and while we aren’t quite ready to make the official announcement yet, we would like to take this opportunity to tell you a bit more about the new demo that’ll be releasing…

    d3lt4run3

October

  1. 🎶 Save & Sound participation announcement

    Greetings! Exclusive audio deep dive for Escape from Ever After releasing November 4th! We’re happy to announce that Escape from Ever After will be at Save & Sound starting November 4th! Save & Sound is an online music festival with sales…

    d3lt4run3

August

  1. Prologue release results 🌟

    Greetings! The prologue launched two weeks ago, and we've been blown away by the response from the community! A huge thanks to everyone who played the game and left a review — your feedback has been incredibly valuable to us. We'd like to…

    d3lt4run3

July

  1. ✨ Escape from Ever After: Onboarding is OUT ✨

    Greetings! Escape from Ever After: Onboarding is OUT! Play Now! If you enjoy the demo (and we hope you will), please leave a review on Steam - it is extremely important for the platform’s internal algorithms and will ensure that more people…

    d3lt4run3

June

  1. Play Escape from Ever After: Onboarding July 19th!

    Greetings! We’re excited to announce that the prologue of our game, Escape from Ever After: Onboarding, will be available for free starting July 19th! In this self-contained chapter from the game’s early story, you’ll start your internship…

    Sleepy Castle Studio

October

  1. 'Flynt Buckler Wakes the Sleepy Castle' is now 'Escape from Ever After'!

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    Sleepy Castle Studio

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