Comparison

Escape from the Shadows vs CODE K ESCAPE

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

Escape from the Shadows

Embark on a suspenseful point-and-click adventure to rescue a kidnapped individual from a shadow world. Solve intricate puzzles and riddles as a detective, uncovering clues and hidden objects to complete the mission. This horror escape game features a captivating storyline and stunning artwork.

Highlights
  • Intricate puzzles and riddles
  • Suspenseful storyline
  • Hidden object finding
  • Stunning artwork and soundtrack
  • Hidden shadow collectibles
  • Interconnected game series
Features
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Detective Ren Larsen has received a strange request from Carissa: Bring someone back from the afterlife. Bastian has been kidnapped by the shadows and taken to another world, and he must be returned as soon as possible or he will become a shadow forever. The details are scarce, with only two clues to start: a cabin whose location is unknown and a place called Penumbra about which nothing is known. Will the detective be able to bring Bastian back to our world? Escape from the Shadows is the seventh installment in the Hidden Town series of escape room games. Embark on a thrilling point and click suspense thriller adventure and solve mystery puzzles and riddles trying to escape from the shadow world. The Dark Dome escape room games can be played in any order, allowing you to discover how the interconnected stories in each chapter unveil the mysteries of Hidden Town. This particular episode intertwines with Haunted Laia and Another Shadow. - Here’s what you can expect from this horror escape mystery game: Numerous intricate puzzles and challenging puzzles to unravel in different areas of our world and the shadow world as the detective tries to rescue the characters. Immerse yourself in a suspenseful and captivating storyline, featuring endearing characters from previous games looking to be rescued. Marvel at stunning artwork and immerse yourself in the deep soundtrack that enhances the interactive storytelling experience. An extra challenge awaits: Seek out and find all 9 hidden shadows scattered throughout the entire suspense thriller game. They may be lurking in unexpected places, so keep your eyes peeled. - Premium Version: By purchasing the Premium Version of this detective story game, you gain access to a secret scene where you can embark on a parallel story of Hidden Town, full with additional puzzles and riddles. Furthermore, all ads are removed from the escape puzzle game, and you'll have unlimited access to hints without any interruptions. -How to play horror escape mystery game: Interact with objects and characters in the environment by simply touching them. Find hidden objects, utilize items from your inventory by combining them or using them on relevant game objects to create new tools that aid your progress. Test your intellect and solve the challenging puzzles and riddles along the way. Are you ready to confront the unknown and test your courage against the forces of darkness? Download escape the room detective story game now and prepare to embark on the ultimate horror mystery adventure. But beware – once you enter, there's no turning back. Can you escape the nightmare and uncover the truth, or will you become another victim of the haunted house? The choice is yours "Dive into the enigmatic tales of the Dark Dome escape room games and unravel all their secrets. Hidden Town still holds countless mysteries waiting to be discovered.”

About

CODE K ESCAPE

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One case. Different clues. 22:02 [5/1944] CODE K ESCAPE is an asymmetric escape-room game designed to be solved over a call. The Host opens a case and sends each player a different invite link. Friends join instantly through the browser Companion—no app installation or account required. Describe the evidence only you can see, connect the missing pieces, and escape together. NINE CASES ACROSS THREE EPISODES Episode 1: First Files - Unit 301 - Night Shift - Last Train Episode 2: Second Files - The Last Water - The Seat Still Logged In - The Last Duet Episode 3: Third Files - The Unfinished Screening - The Wave in the Empty Tank - The Star Before Dawn TRY IT SOLO Learn the rules by playing alone with every clue available. When you are ready, invite friends and split the evidence across two to four players. ESCAPE TOGETHER Each role receives different information. Some puzzles cannot be solved without explaining what you see and listening carefully to your teammates. LIVE SHARED PROGRESS Solved steps, the timer, hints, and wrong answers synchronize during cooperative play. Everyone works through the same case and reaches the result together. RANK UP Solve all three distinct cases in an episode to raise your investigator rank and unlock the next set of files. REWARDED HINTS If you get stuck, use the interphone to request a hint. A hint is revealed only after a rewarded ad is watched to completion. There are no banner or interstitial ads. Each case takes approximately 20–38 minutes. Core solo gameplay can continue without an internet connection. Co-op sessions, cloud progress, and rewarded hints require an internet connection.

Screenshots

Escape from the Shadows4 screens
CODE K ESCAPE4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: CODE K ESCAPE at Free against Escape from the Shadows's $2.99. Escape from the Shadows's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#105 vs unranked). On in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

CODE K ESCAPE is free to download; Escape from the Shadows costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Escape from the Shadows versus CODE K ESCAPE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEscape from the ShadowsCODE K ESCAPE
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (9 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#105 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size116 MB37 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperDark DomeJONGHO HAN

In-app purchases

None

Escape from the Shadows

No in-app purchases

None

CODE K ESCAPE

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Escape from the Shadows free?
Escape from the Shadows costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is CODE K ESCAPE free?
CODE K ESCAPE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Escape from the Shadows or CODE K ESCAPE have ads?
CODE K ESCAPE shows ads; Escape from the Shadows does not.

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