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Escape Wheel
Escape Wheel is a 2D puzzler using time inversion mechanics. Solve half the puzzle while time moves forward, enter The Escape Wheel, and solve the other half while time moves in reverse. A whole new way to look at time travel and puzzle solving.

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Features
Single-player
Family Sharing
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Languages:
Interface Full Audio Subtitles
English ✔

Coming Soon To Early Access

The developers of this game intend to release as a work in progress, developing with the feedback of players.

Note: Games in Early Access are not complete and may or may not change further. If you are not excited to play this game in its current state, then you should wait to see if the game progresses further in development. Learn more

What the developers have to say:

Why Early Access?

“The original goal for this game was 25 time bending puzzles to wrack your brain. At around the %90 mark another idea for a game mechanic was devised as well as a story to tell. The game as it was originally intended is complete but there is an urge to continue with the new ideas and make an even bigger, better game.
There is the added fact that even after 100s of hours of play testing there still may be bugs and problems we haven't encountered.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“Approximately 6 months. Christmas 2026”

How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?

“The full version will include.
- more puzzles with more game mechanics
- the conclusion of the story
- a bullet hell level
- a car chase level
- added sound design and visual effects”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The game is currently playable with functioning menus, UI, controls and puzzle mechanics. There are currently 28 puzzle rooms to play and some minor story beats at the beginning and end.”

Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?

“The price will be raised for the finished game”

How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?

“The community will play a crucial part in the final stages of this games development. There will undoubtably be bugs and other problems that such a small team will have missed and are reliant on the communitys feedback.
Are there any game breaking bugs? Should more instructions be added or is there to much hand holding. You can contact for any questions or problems you might have at
MisterBohnis on X
”
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Planned Release Date: Jun 18, 2026

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About This Game

Escape Wheel is a 2D puzzler using time inversion mechanics.                                                                                  Subject 42 wakes up in a lab at the Palindrome research facility with no memory of how they got there. Help 42 escape by solving  25+ time bending, and mind bending, puzzle rooms.
Each puzzle has two rooms, one moves Forward in time. You'll move blocks, press buttons and move 42 around to prepare for the second half of the puzzle. Once you enter the Escape Wheel time will reverse and you must use the movements from the first half to help solve the second.
Puzzle mechanics include, moveable walk, sliding block, button combinations, precise movements of the character and certain object unaffected by time manipulation.

System Requirements

Windows
macOS
    Minimum:
    • OS: Windows 10
    • Processor: Intel Core i3
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • Graphics: DirectX 11
    • DirectX: Version 11
    • Storage: 175 MB available space
    • Sound Card: Any
    Recommended:
    • OS: Windows 10
    • Processor: Intel Core i5
    • Memory: 8 GB RAM
    • Graphics: DirectX 11
    • DirectX: Version 11
    • Storage: 175 MB available space
    • Sound Card: Any
    Minimum:
    • OS: macOS 10.14
    • Processor: Apple M1 or Intel Core i3
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Metal capable
    • Storage: 195 MB available space
    • Sound Card: Any
    Recommended:
    • OS: macOS 12
    • Processor: Intel Core i5 or Apple M1
    • Memory: 8 MB RAM
    • Graphics: Metal capable, 2GM VRAM
    • Storage: 195 MB available space
    • Sound Card: Any
* Starting February 15, 2024, the Steam Client will no longer support 32-bit games or macOS 10.14 or lower.
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