Zero Escape: Zero Time Dilemma on Steam - User reviews, Price & Information

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Nine participants awaken, trapped in an underground facility. To escape, they must play a game with deadly consequences. Who will live, and who will die? The choice is yours. Let the Decision Game begin…

Zero Escape: Zero Time Dilemma is a puzzle, visual novel and story rich game developed and published by Spike Chunsoft Co. and Ltd..
Released on June 29th 2016 is available only on Windows in 2 languages: English and Japanese.

It has received 4,347 reviews of which 3,598 were positive and 749 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. 😎

The game is currently priced at 5.03€ on Steam with a 70% discount.

The Steam community has classified Zero Escape: Zero Time Dilemma into these genres:

Puzzle Visual Novel Story Rich Psychological Horror Mystery Choices Matter Adventure Anime Sci-fi Singleplayer Horror Great Soundtrack Multiple Endings Gore Thriller Escape Room Atmospheric Point & Click Dark

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System requirements

These are the minimum specifications needed to play the game. For the best experience, we recommend that you verify them.

Windows
  • OS *: Windows 7
  • Processor: Intel Core i3-530 CPU 2.93 GHz or better
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX650 1GB or AMD HD 7700 1GB(DirectX 11 graphic card required)
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 4 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card

User reviews & Ratings

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April 2025
I've really enjoyed the first two Zero Escape entries to the series. Finally took my time to complete the last entry for the series and to be honest, It was quite lackluster compared to the previous games. Don't get me wrong, in terms of gameplay it's still fun. The puzzles remains creative except few annoying parts but still manages to keep it fresh throughout the game. The music has been revamped with remixes making old nostalgic soundtrack even better than before and I enjoyed the plot twist for game's map. Overall the characters were enjoyable and bonus credits will be given for the animated cutscenes, although it can be janky at times. The main let down comes from it's story and the main motivation for "Zero". Compare to previous games, it felt really weak and at times just for the sake of moving the plot forward. Overall it's still a pretty solid game and I would give this game a solid 8/10 for it's improvement over the last two entries. Personally, I still enjoyed 999 & VLR more than this but if you're looking for Mystery/Puzzle visual novel, don't hesitate to try it out. The game frequently gets discounted. Also a side note, that time where Sigma asked to see Phi in swimsuit hits really different now.
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Feb. 2025
Not the strongest game in the trilogy, arguably the worst. A couple plot lines just left out entirely, but the vast majority of the major plot points have been covered and is overall an enjoyable and satisfying conclusion to the trilogy. Except for Eric. All my homies hate Eric.
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Jan. 2025
This is the third installment of the Zero Escape series, known for its intense suspense and unique escape room puzzles. While it may have a few rough edges compared to its predecessors, it still provides a thrilling and satisfying finale to the series.
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Jan. 2025
I played this game for hours in my pirated 3DS back in 2016. Kotaro Uchikoshi it's one hell of storyteller, and this game deserves to be played on a big screen. I am totally loving the English dub and will stick to it forever, bought the game to beat it again and leave a positive review. Imagine watching a 12H movie with so many twists and turns, brutal. Thanks to this game I finally understand that ZERO'S MOTIVES ARE VERY COMPLEX.
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Dec. 2024
Honestly quite enjoyed the game, it had me frustrated at times trying to figure out codes and putting things together but finishing each quest was relieving and made me more interested in trying to understand what was going on alongside the characters. This game brings to light ideas and theories that are likely unknown to different communities by turning it into something fun, I've never enjoyed learning about all the different philosophies and concepts present in this game and I'll enjoy looking more into it now that I know about them. I would recommend this game to anyone who has some time to play for a few hours here and there because if you're a bit on the clueless side like me then it may take a while but I feel that the outcome is worth it and really makes you question your decisions and beliefs you had throughout playing.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Zero Escape: Zero Time Dilemma is currently priced at 5.03€ on Steam.

Zero Escape: Zero Time Dilemma is currently available at a 70% discount. You can purchase it for 5.03€ on Steam.

Zero Escape: Zero Time Dilemma received 3,598 positive votes out of a total of 4,347 achieving a rating of 8.01.
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Zero Escape: Zero Time Dilemma was developed and published by Spike Chunsoft Co. and Ltd..

Zero Escape: Zero Time Dilemma is playable and fully supported on Windows.

Zero Escape: Zero Time Dilemma is not playable on MacOS.

Zero Escape: Zero Time Dilemma is not playable on Linux.

Zero Escape: Zero Time Dilemma is a single-player game.

Zero Escape: Zero Time Dilemma does not currently offer any DLC.

Zero Escape: Zero Time Dilemma does not support mods via Steam Workshop.

Zero Escape: Zero Time Dilemma does not support Steam Remote Play.

Zero Escape: Zero Time Dilemma is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.

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Zero Escape: Zero Time Dilemma
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