Escape Dead Island is a third-person survival mystery game set in the Dead Island universe, exclusive to Xbox 360. Blending horror with stealth and exploration, it follows Cliff Calo, who seeks to uncover the origins of the zombie outbreak. Unlike its predecessors' open-world action-RPG style, it adopts a more narrative-focused approach with an emphasis on stealth and investigation. As players navigate the island of Narapela, they encounter a mix of melee combat and psychological thrills, with a distinct cel-shaded art style that differentiates it from other entries in the series.