Schoolboy Runaway

Schoolboy Runaway is a stealth escape simulation game that places players in a high-stakes domestic environment with a clear objective: break out of the house. The premise is far more grounded than a typical fantasy adventure, focusing on a situation many can relate to. After failing a math test, the protagonist—a rebellious student—is grounded by his strict parents. A friend is waiting nearby for a night out, providing the motivation to escape, but the parents have locked the doors and are monitoring every move like prison wardens.

Success in this game requires patience and observation rather than brute force. The parents serve as the primary antagonists, and their patrol patterns are not entirely predictable. They will occasionally check the protagonist’s bedroom to ensure they are studying. If players are caught wandering the halls, the game resets, forcing a return to the locked bedroom. Players must listen for footsteps and monitor the parents’ locations to time their movements perfectly. Even a creaky floorboard or a bump against furniture can attract unwanted attention, triggering a sprint back to the desk to feign innocence before the door opens.

Exploration is critical to finding a way out, as the environment is filled with interactive objects that can aid in the escape. Instead of a linear path, players must treat the house as a complex puzzle. Drawers and cabinets may contain items useful for lockpicking or creating diversions. Turning off lights or throwing objects can trick parents into investigating the wrong room, clearing a path to the exit. For those looking to test their stealth skills immediately, players can play the game fast and easy on kbhgames.com for free, directly in the browser, with no installation required.

The game encourages experimentation with its “trial and error” design. There are multiple endings available depending on how players interact with the world. One might successfully sneak out the front door, while another strategy could involve escaping through the roof or even trapping the parents to make a bold exit. Discovering hidden codes and secrets in one playthrough can open up new shortcuts in the next, rewarding those who pay close attention to the details. This variety ensures that figuring out the layout and the parents’ behavior remains engaging over multiple attempts.

This is a fanmade online port by Breadbb (GM-math)

Developer and Release Information

This indie title was developed and published by Linked Squad. It was released on December 7, 2024.