Escape The Mouse Guide: Before you start playing
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OverviewEscape The Mouse is a horror game where you are hunted by the Mouse, a creature that went wild after losing its creator. Your goal is to collect 16 VHS tapes scattered across the map, unlock doors, read notes, and reach the exit without getting caught. This guide covers everything you need to survive, from your first steps to finishing Chapter 1.
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Before you start playing
StepOpen the settings screen as soon as you load in. There is a code redemption field inside it where you can enter codes for free rewards. After that, lock in the crouch control for your platform before the Mouse ever shows up.
- Open settings find the code redemption field before doing anything else.
- Enter the current code this site tracks one working code as of October 27, 2026; check the live codes section for it.
- Learn your crouch button PC players use CTRL, Xbox players use B, and PlayStation players use O.
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Keys, doors, and notes
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Keys unlock doors that block access to new areas. Notes are scattered around the map and reveal the story behind the Mouse. Reading even one note unlocks the 'A note...?' badge, and the notes together explain what happened to the Mouse's creator.
- Find keys to unlock doors.
- Read notes found around the map they reveal the story behind the Mouse.
Surviving the Mouse
WarnThe Mouse actively hunts you throughout the map. If it catches you, the game prompts you to either reset your run entirely or use a revive to get back up.
Mouse traps and shop items
SummaryPlacing your first mouse trap earns you the 'Place your first mouse trap' badge. The shop sells items described as fun things to use with friends — none of them affect whether you can complete the game or reach the exit.
- Mouse trap a placeable item that earns a badge on first use.
- Shop items cosmetic only, with no effect on game progress.
- Free rewards available through codes redeemed in settings.
- Chapter 1 completion earns its own badge and marks a clear milestone.
Glossary
Glossary- VHS tape
- One of 16 collectible items spread across the map; collecting all 16 powers the exit and clears the game.
- The Mouse
- The main threat in the game, a creature that hunts players and triggers a reset or revive if it catches you.
- Crouch
- A movement option used to hide from the Mouse, activated with CTRL on PC, B on Xbox, or O on PlayStation.
- Revive
- An option that lets you continue your run after being caught by the Mouse, instead of resetting everything.
- Reset
- Restarting your run from scratch, which you are prompted to do if the Mouse catches you and you choose not to revive.
Common questions
FAQWhat happens when the Mouse catches me?
You are given a choice: reset your run or revive where you were caught.
Do I need to spend Robux to finish the game?
No. The shop sells cosmetic items that are described as fun things to use with friends, and codes in the settings give free rewards.
Where do I redeem codes?
Open the settings screen inside the game and look for the code redemption field. Enter a working code there to collect your free reward.
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