# Escape from the Whale — Escape with NEKOCHI > Puzzle escape game featuring a cat detective inside a whale. (iPhone/iPad app by DAIKI HIRAMATSU.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/escape-from-the-whale/id6444722239 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [DAIKI HIRAMATSU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1645830092) - Category: Games, Entertainment, Adventure, Trivia - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.61/5 from 31 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 9+ - Requires: iOS 11.0 · 250 MB - Languages: Arabic, Bulgarian, Dutch, English, French, German, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian and 14 more - Released: 2023-04-20 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/escape-from-the-whale/id6444722239/reviews.md ## What is Escape from the Whale? Join the cat detective "NEKOCHI" and get swallowed by a whale!? Inside the whale's belly, there are mysterious dolls and an old man... Solve various puzzles and mechanisms and escape from the whale with NEKOCHI! ◆Features◆ Enjoy an escape game with the cute cat detective "NEKOCHI"! No complicated calculations required for solving puzzles. Hints will be provided based on your progress, so even those who are not good at escape games can play with peace of mind! ◆Functions◆ Easy tutorial for beginners Auto-save feature Notebook available ◆How to play◆ Tap to examine Tap the arrows at the bottom of the screen to change perspective Double-tap an item's icon to enlarge it Enlarged items can be rotated with a swipe Select and tap another item while keeping an item displayed to combine them ◆About DHM Production◆ DAIKI HIRAMATSU HIDETOSHI MIYATA We are two people creating the game. DHM Production is committed to creating exciting games. ## Key features - Cute cat detective character - Solve puzzles and mechanisms - Beginner-friendly gameplay - Hint system - Auto-save function - Item combination ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | 広告削除 | $2.99 | one-time | | 広告削除 | $17.99 | one-time | | 広告削除 | $4.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (3 of 3) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/escape-from-the-whale/id6444722239/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Very Good *2023-06-26* This was my first game from this developer and I really liked it! There is a hint system but I didn’t need to use it, even though I had to think. But the satisfaction of solving the puzzles made it worth the thinking! Nice job! ### 5/5 — Wonderful game! *2023-05-16, version 1.1.2* I can’t wait to play the next game!! **Developer response:** Thank you for playing. We are putting in our best efforts to create the next installment with enthusiasm to meet your expectations! Although it is still undecided, we are working hard to release it in June. We would be delighted if you could eagerly anticipate it. ### 5/5 — Superb *2023-05-10, version 1.1.2* Brilliant! **Developer response:** Thank you for playing and writing a review for the app! Your kind words are very encouraging. Please look forward to our next project as well! ## Frequently asked questions about Escape from the Whale ### What is Escape from the Whale about? Escape from the Whale is a puzzle escape game where you play as a cat detective named NEKOCHI, who gets swallowed by a whale. You must solve puzzles and mechanisms inside the whale to escape. ### Is Escape from the Whale difficult to play? No, the game is designed to be beginner-friendly. It does not require complicated calculations for puzzles, and hints are provided based on your progress. ### Does Escape from the Whale have ads? Yes, Escape from the Whale contains advertisements. ### What devices can I play Escape from the Whale on? Escape from the Whale is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. ### How often is Escape from the Whale updated? The game was last updated on April 21, 2023, with version 1.1.2. This suggests relatively frequent updates since its release on April 20, 2023. ### What is the age rating for Escape from the Whale? Escape from the Whale has an age rating of 9+, making it suitable for younger players and families. ### Can I save my progress in Escape from the Whale? Yes, Escape from the Whale features an auto-save function, so you can pick up where you left off without losing progress. ### What are the controls like in Escape from the Whale? Gameplay involves tapping to examine objects, tapping arrows to change perspective, double-tapping to enlarge items, swiping to rotate enlarged items, and selecting/tapping items to combine them. ## Version history (last 4 releases) ### 1.1.2 — 2023-04-21 Version 1.1.2 Now supports multiple languages. No changes in content. Supported languages are as follows: Arabic Bulgarian Simplified Chinese Traditional Chinese Dutch English French German Hindi Hungarian Indonesian Italian Japanese Korean Norwegian Bokmål Polish Portuguese Romanian Russian Spanish Thai Turkish Ukrainian Vietnamese ### 1.1.1 — 2023-01-29 ・ヒントが正しく表示されない不具合の修正 ・ゲーム本編の動作を軽量化 その他、軽微な不具合の修正を行いました ### 1.1 — 2023-01-20 UIの表示を調整しました。内容に変更はございません。 ### 1.0 — 2023-01-15 No release notes. ## Apps similar to Escape from the Whale | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [EscapeGame Skyscraper](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/escapegame-skyscraper/id6476736394) | 4.5 (26) | Free | Games | | [脱出ゲーム　雪照らす温泉街](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id6446058748) | 5.0 (33) | Free | Games | | [Escape - UnderwaterRestaurant](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/escape-underwaterrestaurant/id6443783514) | 4.2 (32) | Free | Games | | [Escape Game - Kanio Donut](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/escape-game-kanio-donut/id1591726673) | 4.7 (83) | Free | Games | | [EscapeGame:NEAT ESCAPE PACK2-2](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/escapegameneat-escape-pack2-2/id6445859580) | 4.7 (17) | Free | Games | | [脱出ゲーム ペンギンくんのケベックとクリスマスツリー](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id6444915525) | 4.5 (33) | Free | Games | --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*