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A first-person open-world escape-room puzzle game developed by Coin Crew Games and published by iam8bit Presents, released on Windows via Steam on November

Escape Academy 2: Back 2 School

A first-person open-world escape-room puzzle game developed by Coin Crew Games and published by iam8bit Presents, released on Windows via Steam on November 5, 2026. Described as the first open-world escape room game, it mixes traditional puzzles with escape rooms and offers sizeable side content, pl

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Are you a puzzle game fan looking to master your first steps on campus? Developed by Coin Crew Games and published by iam8bit Presents, Escape Academy 2: Back 2 School is marketed as the first open-world escape room game, blending traditional puzzles with room escapes [src-0dc02cf791]. Follow this step-by-step walkthrough to get through Chapter 1 and board the tram to the academy.

How to Complete Chapter 1: Escape Shack Station

To begin your journey in Chapter 1, you will need to board the tram [src-0dc02cf791]. Doing so requires two key objectives: gathering $3 and discovering the destination code for Escape Academy [src-0dc02cf791].

Step-by-Step Walkthrough

Find the Destination Code: Approach the machine near the ticket kiosk, which requires three symbols [src-0dc02cf791]. Look at the tram stops map on the wall to your left to match the symbols [src-0dc02cf791]. Examine the coloured lines surrounding each rotating dial on the machine (red/yellow, blue/red, and blue/yellow) and cross-reference them with the map to find where the lines intersect [src-0dc02cf791]. Input the correct symbols—such as the triangle, cog, and square combination—to reveal the destination code: 9625 [src-0dc02cf791].
Collect the First Dollar: Open the phone box to find your first $1 [src-0dc02cf791].
Collect the Second Dollar: Crawl through the open vent to locate another $1 [src-0dc02cf791].
Collect the Third Dollar: Climb up using the luggage positioned to the side of the phone box to find the final $1 on top [src-0dc02cf791].
Board the Tram: Go to the ticket kiosk and click the yellow slot to insert your collected money and complete the station sequence [src-0dc02cf791].

Tips

Keep a close eye on your environment and environmental details, as intersecting lines and station maps hold the key to solving physical puzzle mechanisms.
Explore thoroughly before moving on; side content and extra items are hidden throughout the open areas.

Details

developer

Coin Crew Games

publisher

iam8bit Presents

release_date

November 5, 2026

genres

Adventure, Casual, Simulation

platforms

Windows (Steam); Xbox Series X|S; PlayStation 5; Epic Games Store

steam_app_id

3296060

list_price

$19.99 (snapshot)

discounted_price

$16.99 (15% off, introductory offer ending November 19; snapshot)

steam_deck_compatibility

Unknown / not published as Verified or Playable

steam_reviews

Positive (40 reviews, 97% positive)

features

Single-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Shared/Split Screen, Steam Achievements (41), Steam Cloud, Remote Play Together, Family Sharing

languages

English (interface, full audio, subtitles) and 6 more: French, Italian, German, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Spanish - Latin America (interface and subtitles)

demo

Demo available for download on Steam

game_description

Marketed as 'the first open world escape room game', blending traditional puzzles with escape rooms and offering plenty of side content. Steam tagline: 'Class is (back) in session with Escape Academy.'

post_launch_support

A same-day hotfix landed on the Windows release (November 5, 2026).

walkthrough_chapter_1

Chapter 1 begins at Escape Shack Station. To board the tram, the player needs $3 and must find the destination code for Escape Academy. The ticket-kiosk machine requires three symbols; the tram stops map on the left wall matches the symbols. Each rotating dial on the machine is surrounded by coloured lines (red/yellow, blue/red, blue/yellow).