- FIRST COMMUNITY SPEEDRUN + LIMITED 20% DISCOUNT - 25 April 2026
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 Studios
- Small Update-Improvements - 9 December 2025
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!
- Gameplay Improvements & Early Post-Launch Update! - 28 November 2025
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 tweaksLightin…
- LegitGamingGR Played Escape 9 to 5 - 24 November 2025
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!RoomZeroStudios
- “Boxed In” - 21 November 2025
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!
- Escape 9 to 5 is OUT NOW! - 19 November 2025
Hey everyone!After months of work (and way too much coffee), Escape 9 to 5 is finally released! Thank you all for the support, wishlists, comments, and excitement it really means a lot to us as a tiny 2-person team.This is a hardcore climbing / parkour challenge where every jump matters. If you enjoy rage games, precision movement, and climbing from office cubicles all the way to the skies above… this one’s for you.We would love to hear your feedback, clips, fails, speedruns ,everything!And if you want to join the community, chat with us directly, or report anything: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 #ragegame
- Only a Few Days Left Until Release! - 11 November 2025
Hey everyoneWe’re almost there Escape 9 to 5 launches in just a few days! Over the past weeks, we’ve been Working nonstop behind the scenes to make the game smoother, faster, and more fun for release. Thanks to all your feedback, and Wishlist support. The game is now ready for its release! Here’s a look at what we improved:Polish & FixesOptimized performance across all areas (fewer frame drops, smoother climbing)Improved physics & jump consistency.Level adjustments for better flow.Reworked lighting in key sections.Updated pause & settings menus with a cleaner UI and better responsivenessRefined audio mix more ambient office sounds, cleaner footsteps, and sharper spatial cuesAdded small visual details and easter eggs We can’t wait to share this with you all. Mark your calendars!See you on November 19 RoomZero Studios#Escape9to5 #IndieGame #Parkour #ragegame
- ITS OFFICIAL! ESCAPE 9 to 5 LAUNCHES NOVEMBER 19! - 25 October 2025
Hey everyone!We’ve got some huge news! Escape 9 to 5 has been officially approved by Steam for release! That means the climb begins for real on November 19.What started as a small idea about escaping the daily grind has turned into a full, chaotic parkour experience a climb from the cubicle maze to the unknown.Here’s what’s waiting for you: -Every jump counts one mistake and you’re back to the start. -Climb through vents, rooftops, and bizarre worlds beyond the workplace. -It’s tough, it’s weird, and it’s strangely satisfying.We can’t thank you enough for all the support so far the comments, the wishlists, the hype from our Reddit posts — it’s all meant the world to us. Now it’s official: Mark your calendars, wishlist the game if you haven’t yet, and get ready to clock out for good on November 19.Wishlist Escape 9 to 5 now to be notified the moment it launches!Thank you again for helpin…
- "Two Secret Rooms added" - 24 October 2025
Hey everyone!While polishing up Escape 9 to 5, we have added 2 secret rooms to be found.We won’t spoil everything, but here’s what we can say:-There are two secret rooms hidden somewhere in the climb.-The both reward you with an achievement. They’re not easy to find you’ll need to pay attention and search the map.Can you find both rooms when the game launches?Add it to your wishlist if you haven’t already, and follow us for more behind-the-scenes posts this week!Thanks for all your support
- Dev Update: We’re Getting Close - 23 October 2025
Hey everyone!We’re getting close to release and wanted to share a quick update. The final build of Escape 9 to 5 is nearly ready. There is more testing to be done, but we’ve been polishing level transitions, improving performance, and fixing a few tricky/confusing jumps that caught players off guard during early testing.The release day will be announced this Saturday. Thank you all for the incredible support so far every Wishlist and comment genuinely helps this project reach more players.#Escape9to5 #IndieGame #Parkour #ragegame
- Thank you for 90K views and 1,300+ upvotes on Reddit! - 20 October 2025
Hey everyone!Wow. We posted a short clip of Escape 9 to 5 on Reddit and it blew up! Over 90,000 views and 1,300+ upvotes in less than two days.https://www.reddit.com/r/videogames/comments/1oazidm/i_quit_my_9_to_5_job_to_make_a_game_aboutWe just want to say thank you to everyone who watched, commented, and shared it. Seeing so many people excited about escaping the office through parkour (literally!) means the world to our small team.Stay tuned we’ll have the release date announcement coming soon!#Escape9to5 #IndieGame #Parkour
- BRAND-NEW TRAILER & FRESH SCREENSHOTS - 18 October 2025
Hey everyone!We’ve just dropped a brand-new trailer and a set of fresh screenshots for Escape 9 to 5! This update gives you a deeper look at the world we’ve been building from the towering office blocks to the surreal parkour biomes that stretch all the way to unknown. -Watch the new trailer on our Steam page! -Check out the latest screenshots in the media section.We can’t wait to hear what you think Wishlist Escape 9 to 5 if you haven’t already and join us on the climb toward release!Release date to be announced soon!#Escape9to5 #IndieGame #Parkour
- PRE-RELEASE DEVELOPMENT ANNOUNCEMENT - 1 August 2025
Hello everyone!We are excited to announce that we are in the mid-late stages of the development. Soon expect new screesnhots, new store page art and a new trailer coming up.If you're interested in the game, please consider adding it to your Wishlist. Your support means a lot to us. The game is inspired by Chained Together and Only Up!. Feel free to drop any ideas and suggestions in the Community hub.
