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SchoolBoy Runaway
“You little rascal! Go study your lessons right now!” said the angry parents, grounding you. Try to outsmart them and find a way to have fun with your friends.
What players say
Steam review score and the most-helpful voices, which may include critical ones. Score via Steam as of 2026-09-04 · quoted reviews as of 2026-05-13.
What reviewers agree on
78 of the 104 reviews raise this.
“This game Schoolboy Runaway is very fun, it helps you think and try and escape if you are trapped in a place with strict people in a house. Schoolboy Runaway would be a 5 Star game.”
“i love this game because its chelenging and its also very fun it cost some money but its worth it its very fun so i recommend it”
“ts made me laugh, like lil bro you didn't needa do all ts, just run out the front door. Even my mom said that while watching caseoh. But overall its also got its own challenges but thats what makes it unique.”
16 of the 104 reviews raise this.
“i love this game because its chelenging and its also very fun it cost some money but its worth it its very fun so i recommend it”
“Very challenging, but fun! If you are into games like granny, this is for you!”
“Yes, i recommend everyone to try this game, fun and tricky and it can be hard, its fun cuz i've tried to sneak out the house. (not like in this game) and its super cheap!!!”
11 of the 104 reviews raise this.
“its very fun and the secrets like the backrooms are amazing”
“its so fun every time i leave to eat dinner i come back”
“Very fun stealth game! I've beaten it, but I keep playing over and over again! Eagerly awaiting the sequel! Definitely worth two dollars!”
6 of the 104 reviews raise this.
“i love this game because its chelenging and its also very fun it cost some money but its worth it its very fun so i recommend it”
“Yes, i recommend everyone to try this game, fun and tricky and it can be hard, its fun cuz i've tried to sneak out the house. (not like in this game) and its super cheap!!!”
“i would REALLY recommend this is cheap and is good and actually pretty good but it would be great not losing network when we are catfishing our dad 10 outta 10”
5 of the 104 reviews raise this.
“This is a very good fun game, reminds me like a claw machine, when you can't get it you can't help but want to keep going till you get it. i managed to get the ladder escape but i cant help but want to get all the…”
“Hood certified classic featuring multiple endings. This escape based game challenges you to outwit your parents to hang out with your friends, with failure resulting in a comical but punishing belt. Personal Rating: 5/5…”
“Beautiful Game If you wanna play a Similar Granny (like) game , Linked Squads gotchu I've Beaten all the Modes ( Easy, Normal, Hard, Extreme and Challenging ) and it was "Fun" / Done All The Endings Recommended If you…”
6 of the 104 reviews raise this · 5 of them still recommend the game.
“I really want the devs to continue to update this game. Its really fun and challenging. I think they should add a lot more new items and endings. Especially if you stay in the bed studying, your parents will allow you…”
“Great game. Would be nice if there were achievements.”
“Needs achievments so i feel proud of myself”
5 of the 104 reviews raise this · 4 of them still recommend the game.
“Cmon guys it's a such a good game but sme small bugs are just ruining the fun!!! please guys fix it and its gotta be perfect <3”
“i would REALLY recommend this is cheap and is good and actually pretty good but it would be great not losing network when we are catfishing our dad 10 outta 10”
“well, school boy runaway is a fun concept, trying to escape from your parents. But, it can be laggy, and when i try to play it it says " Stopping" and Me and my family can not play it. I really like it but there should…”
5 of the 104 reviews raise this · 1 of them still recommend the game.
“its boring”
“its ass don't play”
“♥♥♥♥ uschoolboy!!!!!!!!!!!!!”
3 of the 104 reviews raise this · 3 of them still recommend the game.
“Honestly good game, but it is very very hard. Took me 4 hours to get my first ending and I got it off a tutorial.”
“Its like granny but its isnt graparents Also very hard”
“well, school boy runaway is a fun concept, trying to escape from your parents. But, it can be laggy, and when i try to play it it says " Stopping" and Me and my family can not play it. I really like it but there should…”
3 of the 104 reviews raise this · 2 of them still recommend the game.
“game doesnt update for a billion years”
“Simply one of the best granny like games with a twist. I am excited and waiting for the sequel. My only gripe is you can't drop items in this game like you can with others. Additionally the devs seems to abandon games…”
Counted across 104 English reviews, sampled to match this game's 90.8% positive rating · as of 2026-05-13
“This is the best game that Linked Squad has ever made. The puzzles were fun, completing different endings was enjoyable, atmosphere and really everything was nearly perfect. I like that you can see your parents personalities and find a lot of easter eggs all over the map. And…”
— a player, Steam review · 11 hrs played“you can definitely tell that the developers put time, effort and love into this game game is very detailed, with many different ways to beat it easy to learn mechanics, and cool voicelines (love the accent) exceeded my expectations cant wait for schoolboy outdoors, excited to…”
— a player, Steam review · 1 hrs played“It's a fun experience, you can do different difficulties and endings, the mods also is a big part of the game that makes it fun, this game is now dead as of 2026 but if you like basic games this could be a good one to not get bored in your life lol😭 -- That's pretty much all I…”
— a player, Steam review · 2 hrs playedPlayer activity
Monthly average concurrent players. Live data self-collected from the Steam API · history through 2026-06 via SteamCharts.
Price tracking
US-region pricing (USD), sampled twice daily by our own tracker since 2026-07-25. Steam prices vary by region — always confirm your local price on Steam.
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Latest official news
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New Year update and new commands in Andrey’s terminal!
Fixed bugs. Added new commands: Mirror on and Mirror off, which horizontally flip the game screen, allowing players to experience a fresh perspective. Holiday update.
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Screenshots
Official Steam store screenshots — click any shot to enlarge.
Facts & details
From the Steam store record, snapshot 2026-05-13.
| Genres | Indie |
| Player tags | Puzzle · Adventure · Simulation · Horror · Stealth · Life Sim · 3D · First-Person · Arcade · Hidden Object · Violent · Multiple Endings (SteamSpy community voting) |
| Features | Single-player · Family Sharing |
| Languages | English * , French, German, Indonesian, Traditional Chinese, Korean, Portuguese - Portugal, Russian * , Japanese, Hindi * |
Minimum system requirements (PC)
Minimum: OS *: Windows 7, 8, 10, 11 Processor: Intel Dual-Core 2GHz or AMD Dual-Core 2GHz Memory: 2048 MB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 400 series or AMD Radeon HD 6000 series, 1GB Video Card (Minimum Shader Model 2.0) DirectX: Version 9.0 Storage: 700 MB available space Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Sound Card with latest drivers