Is this a puzzle game or an action game?
Both. Parkour sections and combat carry the action, while security terminals, access codes and environmental puzzles gate your progress between them.
What is the difference between 1 Player and 2 Player mode?
Single Player runs the complete story campaign with all puzzles, collectibles and progression active. 2 Player is a lighter co-op mode focused on action and exploration for two people on one keyboard.
Can I play it on a phone?
Yes. Mobile and tablet run a touch-optimised Single Player mode with on-screen buttons for moving, jumping, shooting and interacting.
How do I hack the security panels?
Walk up to a terminal and press E. The same key handles interacting with doors and elevators.
Do I need to fight everything?
No. Disabling cameras and taking alternate routes lets you avoid a good deal of combat, which is usually the safer play.
Is Escape the Alien Prison free to play?
Yes. Escape the Alien Prison is completely free on Masked Games. There is no account to create, no trial period and no payment step — open the page, press play and the game starts.
Do I need to download anything to play Escape the Alien Prison?
No. Escape the Alien Prison is an HTML5 browser game, which means it loads and runs on this page itself. Nothing is installed on your computer and nothing is left behind when you close the tab.
What are the controls for Escape the Alien Prison?
Escape the Alien Prison is played with arrow keys, wasd, mouse, spacebar. SINGLE PLAYER
WASD — Move
Spacebar — Jump (press twice for a double jump)
Left Shift — Sprint
F or Right Mouse Button — Attack and shoot
E — Interact and hack panels
1 / 2 / 3 / 4 — Change weapon
2 PLAYER — PLAYER 1
WASD — Move
Spacebar — Jump (double jump)
Left Shift — Sprint
E — Attack and interact
2 PLAYER — PLAYER 2
Arrow Keys — Move
L — Jump (double jump)
J — Sprint
K — Attack and interact
MOBILE / TABLET
On-screen buttons to move, jump, shoot and interact (1 Player mode)
Is Escape the Alien Prison a two player game?
Yes. Escape the Alien Prison can be played by two people on the same keyboard, so you and a friend can play together on one computer without a second device or an online account.