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Room Zero Studios · Published by Room Zero Studios
Positive — 100% positive (13 reviews) · 11 achievements
Last updated 28 Sept 2026
A hardcore climbing parkour game that challenges you to break free from the monotony of office life. Start in the office cubicles and ascend toward the limitless skies above. As you climb higher the final heights will test not just your skill, but your patience too.
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Action, Adventure, Simulation, Casual · 2025 · More under £5 games
Embark on a unique climbing journey where you escape the mundane by scaling skyscrapers. As you ascend, Room Zero Studios' innovative parkour mechanics test your skills and patience in a blend of action, adventure, and simulation.
About this game
Escape 9 to 5 is an hardcore climbing - parkour game.
Overworked and Underpaid.
Can you rise above the grind, conquer every obstacle, and escape the office for good?
With practice and patience you can make it through.
Navigate through imaginative biomes each symbolizing a step away from corporate life.
This game challenges you to ascend from the confines of your office to the limitless skies above.
The game supports only keyboard and mouse.
Windows only.
Every jump and grab tests your precision, timing, and patience. Navigate deadly obstacles, scale impossible structures, and push your parkour skills to the limit.
Every area offers unique obstacles and aesthetics.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS *: Windows 8 / 10 / 11 - 64 bit
- Processor: Intel® Core™ i5-8600 / AMD Ryzen™ 5 2600
- Memory: 8 GB RAM MB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060 6GB / AMD Radeon™ RX 5700 8GB
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 7 GB available space GB available space
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS *: Windows 8 / 10 / 11 - 64 bit
- Processor: Intel® Core™ i7-9700K / AMD Ryzen™ 5 3600X
- Memory: 8 GB RAM MB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 2070 / AMD Radeon™ RX 6800
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 8 GB available space GB available space
Supported Languages
*languages with full audio support
Latest news
Community & EventsOfficial
FIRST COMMUNITY SPEEDRUN + LIMITED 20% DISCOUNT
Hey everyone!We just saw our first proper speedrun of Escape 9 to 5 and honestly, it’s way faster than we expected.Watching someone go from constant falls to a clean run really shows how much progression there is once the movement clicks.Watch the run here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UpVokWCLO0sTo celebrate, the game is now 20% off for a limited time.If you’ve been thinking about trying it now is a good moment.And if you’ve already played…we’re curious: how far did you get?Have Feedback? a Steam review helps us massively!Join our Discord we’re actively updating the game based on community input.Official Discord:https://discord.gg/ywYTpXfNh4Thank you again for giving our game a chance.Room Zero StudiosRead full article on Community Announcements (Room Zero Studios)Patch NotesOfficial
Small Update-Improvements
Hey everyone! We just pushed a small but important update to Escape 9 to 5 to make the early climb feel smoother and more consistent. Nothing huge, but a few key fixes we wanted to get out as soon as possible. What’s New -Crane ladders in the outside section are now fully functional -Minor glitches cleaned up A handful of small issues and glitches were fixed to make the game run smoother overall. -Faster climbing animation We gave climbing a slight speed boost to improve flow and reduce slow moments. These are small steps, but they’re part of our effort to keep polishing the game based on your feedback and what we’ve seen from player runs and creator videos. Thanks to everyone who has already played the game, reached the first checkpoint, or shared reactions it really helps us understand where to improve. More updates soon!Read full article on Community Announcements (Room Zero Studios)Patch NotesOfficial
Gameplay Improvements & Early Post-Launch Update!
Hey everyone! Huge thanks to everyone who has tried Escape 9 to 5 so far your feedback has helped us push out a quick update with smoother movement, better performance, and some important fixes.What’s Updated Better Parkour Flow (Early Areas)We improved several jumps and object placements to make early progression feel more consistent.Settings Now Apply CorrectlyA bug caused graphics/FOV settings not to carry over between areas. This is now fixed.“Super Jump” Bug FixedThe rare rocket-launch jump glitch during climbing has been resolved.Shorter & Smoother IntroThe driving intro has been shortened and optimized for better FPS.Performance ImprovementsTweaks to foliage-heavy areas to reduce stutters and improve stability.Climbing Feedback PolishedSlight animation and grab-feedback improvements for smoother climbing feel.Misc FixesMinor collision and physics adjustmentsSmall UI tweaksLighting cleanup in certain spotsHave Feedback? a Steam review helps us massively!Join our Discord we’re actively updating the game based on community input.Official Discord:https://discord.gg/ywYTpXfNh4Thank you again for giving our first game a chance. Have fun escaping the office, and good luck reaching the top. Room Zero Studios#Escape9to5 #IndieGame #Parkour #ragegameRead full article on Community Announcements (Room Zero Studios)AnnouncementsOfficial
LegitGamingGR Played Escape 9 to 5
Hey everyone! Quick update LegitGamingGR (470k subs) just uploaded a full gameplay video of Escape 9 to 5!You can watch it here:We’re a tiny 2-person team, so seeing creators try our game really means a lot. We’re using all the feedback to improve movement, climbing and performance.If you’re enjoying the game, leaving a quick review helps us more than you imagine. More updates soon!RoomZeroStudiosRead full article on Community Announcements (Room Zero Studios)Patch NotesOfficial
“Boxed In”
OUR FIRST LEVEL JUSTT GOT A FULL MAKEOVER!Say hello to a chaotic new starting zone stacked with boxes!Everything is faster, cleaner, and way more fun to run. Dive into the new flow, find your path through the clutter, and kick off your escape in style.We improved the climbing animation.Small bug fixes.Smoother fps in some sections. And again thanks everyone for playing our game, and dont forget to leave a review to make the gameeven better!Read full article on Community Announcements (Room Zero Studios)
