Can I play Ape Escape on PC, Mac or Linux?

ApeEscapeRecomp covers Windows. It's playable, and the latest release is v0.5.2. Nothing covers macOS and Linux yet.

What's the best way to play Ape Escape today?

ApeEscapeRecomp is the one to pick, and it runs on Windows. It's playable, and the latest release is v0.5.2.

Is ApeEscapeRecomp still being worked on?

It's in active development. The last commit landed in October 2026. The latest release, v0.5.2, came out in October 2026.

Who's behind ApeEscapeRecomp?

ApeEscapeRecomp is made by Matt Stanley.

Do I need the original game?

Your own copy of Ape Escape is still required. The projects rebuild only the code, and the art, audio and levels come from the copy you already own.

Ape Escape: native ports & recompilations

PlayStationPlayStation 3PlayStation Portable1999by SCE Japan Studio

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86 GitHub stars across ports

Ape Escape (PlayStation, 1999) has 1 native port. The most popular is ApeEscapeRecomp with 86 GitHub stars. You can play it natively on Windows.

Native ports

ApeEscapeRecomp
Static recompilationv0.5.2 · 8 days agoActive
WindowsAI-assisted · Claude, OtherEvidenceroot_file: root file CLAUDE.mdcommit: commit message trailer names Claudereadme: README mentions Claudereadme: README mentions AI-assisted phrase
- Matt Stanley
Playable
86 GitHub stars
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About

Ape Escape is a single-player 3D platformer released in 1999 for the Playstation. Using the analog stick, you must capture apes that have escaped throughout time to stop them from screwing up the fabric of time and space.

Frequently asked questions

Can I play Ape Escape on PC, Mac or Linux?: ApeEscapeRecomp covers Windows. It's playable, and the latest release is v0.5.2. Nothing covers macOS and Linux yet.
What's the best way to play Ape Escape today?: ApeEscapeRecomp is the one to pick, and it runs on Windows. It's playable, and the latest release is v0.5.2.
Is ApeEscapeRecomp still being worked on?: It's in active development. The last commit landed in October 2026. The latest release, v0.5.2, came out in October 2026.
Who's behind ApeEscapeRecomp?: ApeEscapeRecomp is made by Matt Stanley.
Do I need the original game?: Your own copy of Ape Escape is still required. The projects rebuild only the code, and the art, audio and levels come from the copy you already own.