Merging the smash hit indie game The Escapists with the world wide phenomenon that is The Walking Dead, Team17 have taken the very best of both worlds and are now providing players with the opportunity to play Rick Grimes as he takes on hordes of zombies let loose upon the world.
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Mixed (674) - 62% of the 674 user reviews for this game are positive.
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Sep 30, 2015
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By Indie Game Test Drive September 30, 2015

“Officially licensed "The Walking Dead" edition of The Escapists game! Play as Rick Grimes and keep your group alive in the zombie apocalypse!”

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Reviews

“The Escapists: The Walking Dead is a fun 8-bit indie puzzle/role-playing/survival simulation hybrid which makes excellent use of The Walking Dead comic book license.”
4/5 – Impulse Gamer

“bashing zo… walkers with soap in a pillowcase always makes me giggle.”
7.5/10 – CG Magazine

“The Escapists: The Walking Dead is a delightful combination of nostalgic design and fresh features, utilizing some of the best parts of its legacy title while adding just enough to establish itself as a new and unique title.”
3.5/5 – The Escapist

Just Updated


The Survival Mode update adds an all new gameplay mode where you must take on a herd of walkers, grunts and legends across three different levels set within The Walking Dead universe.

Taking control of different characters from The Walking Dead universe, players will have to try and survive for as long as possible on the new survival maps set in Meriwether, Alexandria and Woodbury. Battle as Tyreese, Abraham and Michonne, whilst being supported by fellow survivors including the iconic Rick, Carl and Glenn.

The Survival Mode update will also include new weapons and craftables such as the mini gun, sniper rifle and revolver as well as introducing 5 brand new achievements and new leaderboards to compete on.

Skybound Insider members will receive additional free content on PC. This exclusive content will enable the player to play as walker versions of Abraham, Michonne and Tyreese and will also unlock the Stun Gun weapon! Become an Insider for free

About This Game

Merging the award-winning, smash-hit, indie game The Escapists with the worldwide phenomenon that is The Walking Dead, comes The Escapists: The Walking Dead. In this unique game, recreated entirely in the charming 8-bit pixel art style of The Escapists, you play as Rick Grimes as he takes on hordes of walkers let loose upon the world.

Rick is in charge of a band of survivors featuring many of the original comic book cast, including Maggie, Hershel, Glenn and Michonne. Rick must secure the safety of the group by seeking out a safe escape route from each area, and manage several dangerous tasks to keep as many of the group alive as possible. The game faithfully matches the timeline of the comics, meaning Rick must first fight his way out of the Harrison Memorial Hospital, visit the Greene family farm before visiting destinations such as the Meriwether Correctional Facility and Woodbury.

Protect the living and escape the dead as you play through the award-winning comic's epic story.

Features


  • 5 Locations: Tackle 5 of the most infamous locations from The Walking Dead story including: Meriwether County Correctional Facility, Woodbury, and Alexandria
  • Epic Crafting: Choose from over two hundred + different items to make over 70 tools or weapons to aid your survival.
  • Well known characters: Interact with all your favourite characters from the comics and recruit them to help you with important tasks.
  • Routines: Make sure you and your survivors keep up your daily routines - it's important for morale!
  • Guns!: Firearms will now be available to craft or discover - they are handy for keeping walkers at bay!
  • Zombie hordes: Use your wits and your survivor companions to fend off hordes of hungry walkers.
  • Steam Achievements: Be sure to check every desk and room if you want to get them all!
  • Steam Leaderboards: Optimise your plans and strategies to complete the levels in the fastest time.
  • Cloud Saves: Take your game on the go to make sure you can get your fix.

The Escapists: the Walking Dead Deluxe Edition



The Escapists: The Walking Dead Deluxe Edition includes:

  • The complete official soundtrack of the game.
  • A Digital Artbook containing comic strip scenes from the game and some bespoke artwork.
  • The First Edition of The official The Walking Dead comic

*To access the artbook and comic, go to the properties of the game in your Steam library then hit Browse Local Content. You will then find the files in the Art folder.
*The Soundtrack can be found in the Music section in your Steam client.

System Requirements

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    Minimum:
    • OS *: Windows Vista
    • Processor: Dual Core CPU 2.5 gHz
    • Memory: 2 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 4000, Nvidia GeForce 8000, ATI Radeon HD 4800 Series
    • DirectX: Version 10
    • Storage: 1 GB available space
    • Sound Card: Windows Compatible Card
    • Additional Notes: Note: In some instances, systems may require model specific drivers. If your system manufacturers no longer support hardware under this category, it may not be possible to run this title. Should this be the case, we are unable to assist you and recommend that you pursue support from your respective system manufacturer.
* Starting January 1st, 2024, the Steam Client will only support Windows 10 and later versions.
    Minimum:
    • OS: 10.8 Mountain Lion
    • Processor: Dual Core CPU 2.5 gHz
    • Memory: 2 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 4000 or higher, or Nvidia GeForce 640M or higher, or AMD Radeon HD 5750M
    • Storage: 1 GB available space
* Starting February 15, 2024, the Steam Client will no longer support 32-bit games or macOS 10.14 or lower.
    Minimum:
    • OS: Ubuntu 12.04 64-bit or later
    • Processor: Dual Core CPU 2.5 gHz
    • Memory: 2 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 4000 or higher, or Nvidia GeForce 9800 GT or higher, or AMD Radeon HD 7850
    • Storage: 1 GB available space

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