The Escapists is the most fun you’ll ever have in prison

The Escapists, out Feb. 13 on PC and Xbox One (I reviewed the PC version), is a fun, clever look into a setting not often explored in video games: life inside a prison. Don’t be fooled by the retro-style graphics from developer Mouldy Toof, however. While this foray into life behind bars may appear superficially cute, it offers a surprisingly deep and puzzling experience. Your goals adventure/puzzle title are simple: Move your inmate around, search for and craft useful objects, and survive the daily grind of incarceration long enough to escape.

What you’ll like

Open-ended, emergent gameplay