# Without Escape

> 2018 video game

**Wikidata**: [Q116780621](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q116780621)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/without-escape

## Summary
Without Escape is a 2018 adventure video game released on April 24, 2018. It is a multi-platform title available on personal computers running Windows, macOS, and Linux, as well as several gaming consoles including the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.

## Key Facts
- **Release Date:** April 24, 2018
- **Genre:** Adventure (Q23916)
- **Supported Platforms:** Microsoft Windows, macOS, Linux, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation Vita, and Nintendo 3DS
- **Languages:** English and Spanish
- **Distributors:** Steam (Q337535) and Eastasiasoft (Q3070866)
- **Official Website:** http://bumpytrailgames.com/without-escape/
- **Steam App ID:** 720730
- **Review Score:** 56/100 (recorded May 27, 2020)

## FAQs
### Q: What platforms is Without Escape available on?
A: The game is available on a wide variety of hardware, including desktop operating systems (Windows, macOS, and Linux) and consoles such as the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation Vita, and Nintendo 3DS.

### Q: When was Without Escape first published?
A: Without Escape was officially released on April 24, 2018.

### Q: What languages does the game support?
A: According to its structured properties, the game features support for both English and Spanish.

## Why It Matters
Without Escape serves as an example of a modern independent adventure game that prioritizes broad cross-platform accessibility. Released in 2018, the title managed to secure a presence on nearly every major gaming ecosystem available at the time. This includes traditional desktop environments like Windows and macOS, Unix-like systems such as Linux, and eighth-generation home consoles like the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. 

The game’s significance is further highlighted by its availability on handheld platforms, specifically the PlayStation Vita and Nintendo 3DS, which were in later stages of their lifecycles at the time of the game's porting. By utilizing diverse distribution channels—ranging from the massive Steam storefront to specialized publishers like Eastasiasoft—Without Escape demonstrates a comprehensive approach to digital and console publishing. Its inclusion of multiple languages and specific regional identifiers for different PlayStation territories shows a commitment to reaching a global audience despite its status as an indie adventure title.

## Notable For
- **Extensive Handheld Support:** One of the few 2018 titles to maintain compatibility with both the Nintendo 3DS and the PlayStation Vita.
- **Cross-OS Compatibility:** Full support for the three major desktop families: Windows, macOS, and Linux.
- **Global Distribution:** Distributed through major digital platforms like Steam and regional publishers like Eastasiasoft.
- **Regional Localization:** Features specific PlayStation Network IDs for different global regions (North America, Europe, and Japan).

## Body

### Platform Availability and Technical Requirements
Without Escape is designed to run on a variety of operating systems and hardware configurations. On the desktop side, it supports:
- **Microsoft Windows:** The family of operating systems developed by Microsoft.
- **macOS:** The operating system for Apple computers.
- **Linux:** The family of Unix-like operating systems based on the kernel released in 1991.

In addition to PC platforms, the game was released for the **PlayStation 4**, **Xbox One** (Q63184502), **PlayStation Vita** (Q5014725), and **Nintendo 3DS** (Q203597).

### Distribution and Identification
The game is cataloged under several unique identifiers across different databases and storefronts:
- **Steam:** App ID 720730 and TuxDB game ID 4584.
- **PlayStation Network:** The game uses various Serial IDs depending on the region and version, such as CUSA17995, CUSA18007, and CUSA18016 for PlayStation 4, and PPSA05055, PPSA05054, and PPSA05053 for newer iterations.
- **Other Databases:** It is tracked via PCGamingWiki (Without_Escape), IGDB (116388), and Adventure Gamers (34978).

### Game Metadata
- **Genre:** The title is officially classified as an adventure game.
- **Languages:** The primary languages for the title are English (Q1860) and Spanish.
- **Official Links:** The developer maintains a dedicated web presence for the game at bumpytrailgames.com/without-escape/.
- **Critical Reception:** As of May 2020, the game held a review score of 56/100 from aggregate sources.

## References

1. Steam
2. OpenCritic
3. GameSpot
4. RAWG
5. PlayGround.ru
6. Q124398839
7. GamesMeter.nl
8. PlayStation Store
9. Q117507113
10. Q117506892
11. GOG Dreamlist