Digging a Hole... with a Spoon... Escape from Alcatraz
A simple, darkly funny game about digging your way out of a crumbling Alcatraz knockoff - with nothing but a plastic spoon. Find junk, trade with your toilet buddy, and unlock weird mods to upgrade your spoon. Freedom is waiting!
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Ever wondered: “Could I escape prison with just a spoon?”
You wake up in the bottom floor of Alco-Trash - a grim, forgotten island prison with walls that crumble faster than the inmates. Your only companion is Blue, a voice from the toilet that promises freedom if you keep digging.
DIG YOUR WAY TO CONTRABAND AND FREEDOM
Every scrape of dirt brings you closer to the old sewer tunnels below. Along the way, you’ll find Contraband - all valuable in their own weird way. Trade your junk with Blue to unlock spoon schematics.
MODIFY YOUR SPOON TO SUIT YOUR DIGGING NEEDS
Dig faster, dig bigger, dig deeper, dig cooler - it's up to you!
Combine different types of Heads & Stems to turn your spoon into an absolute beast!
Will you tunnel straight down? Spiral out sideways? Grapple past toxic sludge? It’s your hole.
Reach the sewers, climb the ladder, and freedom is yours. Or is it? There’s always a catch in Alco-Trash.
There’s no timer, no alarms - just you, your spoon, and the dirty secret waiting at the bottom.
Wishlist: Digging a Hole... with a Spoon: Escape from Alcatraz now - your hole isn’t going to dig itself!
“One spoon, infinite dirt, zero dignity.”
⚠️ Warning
This game may contain content that could trigger certain conditions:
Epilepsy: This game includes flashing lights that may be unsuitable for players with photosensitive epilepsy or other photosensitive conditions. Player discretion is advised.
Claustrophobia: This game contains scenes of underground exploration, narrow tunnels, and confined spaces. Players who are prone to discomfort, anxiety, or claustrophobia may find some sections distressing.
Motion Sickness: This game features rapid movement, disorienting camera angles, and frequent on-screen animations, which may cause motion sickness, dizziness, or nausea in some players.
