Best Escape Room Games on Steam
Unlike generic lists, our strategy game recommendations use a rigorous analysis of Steam user reviews to identify and feature only the best, community-validated escape room games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free escape room games are available at the bottom of the page.
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We Were Here
Lost in a frozen wasteland and split up from your partner inside an abandoned castle, the only possession you have left is a walkie-talkie with a familiar voice on the other end. Can the two of you find your way out in time?
Rusty Lake: Roots
Experience the beginning and end of characters' lives and build your own family tree! Rusty Lake: Roots is the second premium point-and-click adventure by the creators of the Cube Escape series and Rusty Lake Hotel.
Last Will
Your deranged and mysterious Grandfather is dead, and in his last will and testament, he gave his entire fortune and mansion to you. But on one condition. You have to visit his mansion and collect the riches for yourself. But once the door shuts behind you, you realize that this is no easy task.
The Room Two
Unique events transport you to the halls of a long-forgotten crypt. The only means of escape lies locked within a stone pedestal, along with a note from your mysterious ally. His words promise assistance, but only serve to entice you into a compelling world of mystery and exploration.
Zero Escape: Zero Time Dilemma
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…
The Guest
'The Guest' is a gloomy adventure full of enigmas where the exploration of your surroundings comes to prominence; puzzles, secrets and riddles will help you discover who has locked you in this somber hotel room and most importantly, why.
Deponia Doomsday
Can you change Deponia's fate? Do you have what it takes to change Rufus' past, present and future without accidently destroying the whole planet? Fight time itself in this action-packed, platypus-tastic and insanely hilarious story.
Portal of Evil: Stolen Runes Collector's Edition
The gates to another world will open soon! You can stop the impending disaster, but to do so at all costs to return the stolen stamps! Vanessa is the only heiress of Abraham Van Helsinga, a member of the secret order of light guarding the peace of our world.
Decay: The Mare
Sam is an addict who ends up in an institution named “Reaching Dreams”, hoping to kick his drug problem and sort out his miserable life. But during the first night, something goes horribly wrong and he gets stuck in an endless nightmare…
Grim Fandango Remastered
One of the most acclaimed adventure games of all time is now back, better than ever. Grim Fandango Remastered has the all the beautiful art and engaging story fans remember, but has also been remastered to look, sound, and control even better than the award-winning original release.
Pilot Brothers
The case of the stolen elephant! Elephant... Rare... Striped. ...has been kept for many years by an animal trader named Karbophos. Being unable to overcome abuse, it escaped and found a home at the zoo in our city. This is definitely Karbophos's work. To the zoo!
The Room
A mysterious invitation leads to the attic of an abandoned house. In the room is a cast-iron safe laced with strange carvings and on top, a note from your distant companion. It promises something ancient and astonishing concealed in the iron chamber - you need only find a way in.
Deponia: The Complete Journey
Junk, junk and even more junk. Life on the trash-planet Deponia is anything but a walk in the park. No surprise that Rufus had enough of that and hatches one ludicrous plan after the other to escape this bleak place.
Black Mirror I
Black Mirror is a dark adventure game that details the aftermath of the tragic death of William Gordon. Playing as his grandson Samuel players must unveil the truth behind the events of that fateful, stormy night.
The Whispered World Special Edition
When the fate of a world hangs in the balance, an unusual hero arises! The visually impressive adventure-epic The Whispered World is now available as a Special Edition for the first time. Let the Whispered World enchant you with its many animated details and fantastic characters.
Black Mirror III
Help Darren continue his search to uncover his clouded past. What do his torturous nightmares really mean? Who is the mysterious person that posted the bail to set him free? What demons lie waiting in the crypt?
Black Mirror II
Enter a dark, captivating world as the massive evil of Black Mirror Castle is reincarnated with over 100 atmospheric locations to explore and 40 different characters to interact with. Will Darren's search lead him to redemption or the hell of insanity?
Gray Matter
After a tragic accident, neurobiologist Dr. David Styles has become a recluse, rarely leaving his home, the Dread Hill House. One day, Samantha Everett, a street magician, appears at Dr. Style's doorstep just as he is seeking a new assistant.
1954 Alcatraz
1954: Alcatraz – The cash is out there. But who will get it?Joe's doing 40 years on Alcatraz for a heist on an armored truck. The loot is still hidden out there, but only Joe knows where it is. In the streets of San Francisco, Joe's ex-accomplices and his wife are eager to find the stolen money. Who will get their hands on the dough?
Return to Mysterious Island
Join intrepid sailor and recent island castaway Mina as she explores the hidden secrets within the Jules Verne classic inspired Mysterious Island. Gather key articles left from the island’s previous inhabitants and combine them in unique and interesting ways to stay alive and stay hopeful for rescue.
Violett Remastered
Dragged by her parents, a young and rebellious teenage girl – Violett, moves to an old spooky house in the middle of nowhere. Forced away from her friends and life in the city; she imagines how boring life in countryside will be: spending day after day, bored in her room with absolutely nothing to do.
Journey of a Roach
Nuclear war, post apocalypse, barren and lifeless wastelands.Lifeless? Not so much!Mutated insects have made their home in a bomb shelter and they're set on exploring the world.Let this point&click adventure welcome you to a hilariously bizarre end time world and join the roaches Jim and Bud on their journey to the surface.
Most played escape room games on Steam
Take a look at the top escape room games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of June 15th 2025.
1. Escape Simulator
First-person puzzler you can play solo or in an online co-op. Explore a set of highly interactive escape rooms. Move furniture, pick up and examine everything, smash pots and break locks! Play thousands of community-made rooms through the level editor. Escape Simulator is a puzzle, co-op and multiplayer game developed and published by Pine Studio. Released on October 19th 2021 has received 17,308 reviews of which 16,281 were positive and 1,027 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played escape room game, thanks to its 703 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.2
16,281
1,027
703
players
2. We Were Here Forever
You both awaken imprisoned inside the sinister Castle Rock - were you betrayed, or simply not that clever? Find out in the greatest co-op puzzle adventure in the We Were Here Series! Do you and your partner have what it takes to face the dark forces of this realm or will you be trapped… forever? We Were Here Forever is a escape room, online co-op and puzzle game developed and published by Total Mayhem Games. Released on May 10th 2022 has received 16,207 reviews of which 14,823 were positive and 1,384 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. While seeing 275 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among escape room games based on player count.
8.9
14,823
1,384
275
players
3. We Were Here
Lost in a frozen wasteland and split up from your partner inside an abandoned castle, the only possession you have left is a walkie-talkie with a familiar voice on the other end. Can the two of you find your way out in time? We Were Here is a free to play, co-op and escape room game developed and published by Total Mayhem Games. Released on February 03rd 2017 has received 29,997 reviews of which 27,014 were positive and 2,983 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. While seeing 236 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among escape room games based on player count.
8.8
27,014
2,983
236
players
4. We Were Here Together
As we explore these frozen wastes, misfortune strikes once again. Through the fierce blizzard, a flare lights the sky, followed by a cry for help over the radio - broken, dying... No one else can come to their rescue. Can we make it back - together? We Were Here Together is a puzzle, online co-op and co-op campaign game developed and published by Total Mayhem Games. Released on October 10th 2019 has received 15,929 reviews of which 13,321 were positive and 2,608 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. With 185 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played escape room games.
8.2
13,321
2,608
185
players
5. Adventure Escape Mysteries
Play a story-driven room escape game with unique puzzles enjoyed by tens of millions of players. Solve mysteries, puzzle through escape rooms, and find the clue that will crack the case in a critically acclaimed puzzle adventure game! Adventure Escape Mysteries is a free to play, escape room and point & click game developed and published by Haiku Games Co. Released on May 05th 2020 has received 935 reviews of which 809 were positive and 126 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. With 119 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played escape room games.
8.2
809
126
119
players
6. Escape Memoirs: Mini Stories
"Escape Memoirs: Mini Stories" is a series of co-operative escape-room style puzzle scenarios. Each one is sure to test your wits as you try to overcome the challenges that stand in the way of your escape. Escape Memoirs: Mini Stories is a free to play, multiplayer and escape room game developed and published by 0 Deer Soft. Released on September 30th 2022 has received 5,434 reviews of which 4,594 were positive and 840 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. With 119 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played escape room games.
8.2
4,594
840
119
players
7. Unsolved Case
A new lead turns up old doubts about an 'Unsolved Case'. A trap, or a copycat killer? In this co-op puzzle game prequel to the award-winning Cryptic Killer series, put on your detective badges as you collaborate and communicate to crack the codes, solve the riddles, and catch the Cryptic Killer. Unsolved Case is a online co-op, puzzle and escape room game developed and published by Eleven Puzzles. Released on November 24th 2022 has received 5,683 reviews of which 5,004 were positive and 679 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played escape room games.
8.5
5,004
679
92
players
8. We Were Here Too
As your final hour approaches, a large structure looms up in the distance, towering above the relentless storm. Discover the truth behind this dark castle in a communication-based, cooperative puzzle adventure. We Were Here Too is a online co-op, escape room and puzzle game developed and published by Total Mayhem Games. Released on February 02nd 2018 has received 9,925 reviews of which 7,976 were positive and 1,949 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played escape room games.
7.9
7,976
1,949
75
players
9. The Mr. Rabbit Magic Show
The incredible Mr. Rabbit invites you all to a mysterious magic show! Celebrate 10 years of Rusty Lake with a new free-to-play point-and-click adventure that promises to delight and… shock you with its sleight of hand! The Mr. Rabbit Magic Show is a adventure, escape room and point & click game developed and published by Rusty Lake. Released on April 30th 2025 has received 3,047 reviews of which 3,008 were positive and 39 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played escape room games.
9.4
3,008
39
74
players
10. In Sink: A Co-op Escape Adventure
Work together to solve puzzles and escape a desert island in this stylized multiplayer co-op adventure. Success requires more than just you and your partner thinking alike - you'll have to communicate and stay In Sink to overcome the challenges ahead. In Sink: A Co-op Escape Adventure is a colorful, escape room and online co-op game developed by Clock Out Games and published by Kwalee. Released on November 12th 2024 has received 886 reviews of which 794 were positive and 92 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played escape room games.
8.5
794
92
73
players
Best deals on escape room games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of escape room games available on Steam right now, updated on June 15th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted escape room games.
1. Escape Academy
Welcome to Escape Academy. Train to become the ultimate Escapist. Solve Puzzles. Hack Servers. Meet the Faculty. Brew the perfect cup of tea. Escape Rooms in single player or co-op with a friend - local or online! Escape Academy is a escape room, puzzle and multiplayer game developed by Coin Crew Games and published by iam8bit Presents. Released on July 13th 2022 has received 1,069 reviews of which 940 were positive and 129 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. Featuring a massive 97% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for escape room category.
8.3
940
129
-97%
16.79€
0.58€
2. Last Will
Your deranged and mysterious Grandfather is dead, and in his last will and testament, he gave his entire fortune and mansion to you. But on one condition. You have to visit his mansion and collect the riches for yourself. But once the door shuts behind you, you realize that this is no easy task. Last Will is a indie, puzzle and adventure game developed and published by LizardFactory. Released on August 29th 2016 has received 370 reviews of which 283 were positive and 87 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 96% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in escape room games.
7.2
283
87
-96%
8.99€
0.41€
3. Violett Remastered
Dragged by her parents, a young and rebellious teenage girl – Violett, moves to an old spooky house in the middle of nowhere. Forced away from her friends and life in the city; she imagines how boring life in countryside will be: spending day after day, bored in her room with absolutely nothing to do. Violett Remastered is a adventure, point & click and indie game developed and published by Forever Entertainment S. A.. Released on December 13th 2013 has received 918 reviews of which 608 were positive and 310 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.4 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 95% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in escape room games.
6.4
608
310
-95%
9.99€
0.54€
4. Escape From Mystwood Mansion
In this first-person puzzle escape room game, you are trapped in the mysterious Mystwood mansion. Explore the mansion and find hidden compartments while solving puzzles and deciphering codes to find a way out. Will you escape or linger to uncover the mansion's final secret? Escape From Mystwood Mansion is a escape room, puzzle and cozy game developed and published by Lost Sock Studio. Released on September 27th 2023 has received 913 reviews of which 860 were positive and 53 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 94% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for escape room games.
8.9
860
53
-94%
16.49€
1.02€
5. How 2 Escape
How 2 Escape is an escape-simulation game where two players will need to cooperate on asymmetrical gameplay and devices. "Talk together. Help each other." will be your new motto to survive in How 2 Escape. How 2 Escape is a puzzle, co-op and multiplayer game developed by Breakfirst Games and published by Maximum Entertainment. Released on August 31st 2023 has received 642 reviews of which 472 were positive and 170 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 92% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for escape room games.
7.0
472
170
-92%
12.99€
1.07€
6. We Were Here Too
As your final hour approaches, a large structure looms up in the distance, towering above the relentless storm. Discover the truth behind this dark castle in a communication-based, cooperative puzzle adventure. We Were Here Too is a online co-op, escape room and puzzle game developed and published by Total Mayhem Games. Released on February 02nd 2018 has received 9,925 reviews of which 7,976 were positive and 1,949 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for escape room games.
7.9
7,976
1,949
-90%
9.99€
1.08€
7. Mad Experiments: Escape Room
Award-nominated escape game. Alone or with up to 5 players, explore 3 unique rooms, solve mind-bending puzzles, and unravel the dark secrets of the Professor Cheshire and his experiments. Mad Experiments: Escape Room is a escape room, puzzle and mystery game developed and published by PlayTogether Studio. Released on April 16th 2020 has received 351 reviews of which 229 were positive and 122 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 83% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for escape room games.
6.3
229
122
-83%
14.79€
2.59€
8. We Were Here Together
As we explore these frozen wastes, misfortune strikes once again. Through the fierce blizzard, a flare lights the sky, followed by a cry for help over the radio - broken, dying... No one else can come to their rescue. Can we make it back - together? We Were Here Together is a puzzle, online co-op and co-op campaign game developed and published by Total Mayhem Games. Released on October 10th 2019 has received 15,929 reviews of which 13,321 were positive and 2,608 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 76% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for escape room games.
8.2
13,321
2,608
-76%
12.99€
3.16€
9. We Were Here Forever
You both awaken imprisoned inside the sinister Castle Rock - were you betrayed, or simply not that clever? Find out in the greatest co-op puzzle adventure in the We Were Here Series! Do you and your partner have what it takes to face the dark forces of this realm or will you be trapped… forever? We Were Here Forever is a escape room, online co-op and puzzle game developed and published by Total Mayhem Games. Released on May 10th 2022 has received 16,207 reviews of which 14,823 were positive and 1,384 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 73% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for escape room games.
8.9
14,823
1,384
-73%
17.99€
4.94€
10. The Inheritance of Crimson Manor
Explore a beautiful and Enigmatic Victorian Manor with a dark secret, In this gothic horror story first person exploration puzzle game filled with fine art, secret passages and mysterious mechanical puzzles playing as the executor of the last will from the enigmatic Railroad Magnate Hadley Strange. The Inheritance of Crimson Manor is a exploration, puzzle and escape room game developed and published by MediaCity Games. Released on May 05th 2022 has received 774 reviews of which 686 were positive and 88 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 69% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for escape room games.
8.3
686
88
-69%
14.99€
4.69€
Free escape room games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play escape room games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on June 15th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play escape room games.
1. We Were Here
Lost in a frozen wasteland and split up from your partner inside an abandoned castle, the only possession you have left is a walkie-talkie with a familiar voice on the other end. Can the two of you find your way out in time? We Were Here is a free to play, co-op and escape room game developed and published by Total Mayhem Games. Released on February 03rd 2017 has received 29,997 reviews of which 27,014 were positive and 2,983 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. With 236 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free escape room games on Steam.
8.8
27,014
2,983
236
players
2. Adventure Escape Mysteries
Play a story-driven room escape game with unique puzzles enjoyed by tens of millions of players. Solve mysteries, puzzle through escape rooms, and find the clue that will crack the case in a critically acclaimed puzzle adventure game! Adventure Escape Mysteries is a free to play, escape room and point & click game developed and published by Haiku Games Co. Released on May 05th 2020 has received 935 reviews of which 809 were positive and 126 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 119, this escape room game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free escape room games on Steam.
8.2
809
126
119
players
3. Escape Memoirs: Mini Stories
"Escape Memoirs: Mini Stories" is a series of co-operative escape-room style puzzle scenarios. Each one is sure to test your wits as you try to overcome the challenges that stand in the way of your escape. Escape Memoirs: Mini Stories is a free to play, multiplayer and escape room game developed and published by 0 Deer Soft. Released on September 30th 2022 has received 5,434 reviews of which 4,594 were positive and 840 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 119, this escape room game has secured the #3 spot in the ranking of free escape room games on Steam.
8.2
4,594
840
119
players
4. Unsolved Case
A new lead turns up old doubts about an 'Unsolved Case'. A trap, or a copycat killer? In this co-op puzzle game prequel to the award-winning Cryptic Killer series, put on your detective badges as you collaborate and communicate to crack the codes, solve the riddles, and catch the Cryptic Killer. Unsolved Case is a online co-op, puzzle and escape room game developed and published by Eleven Puzzles. Released on November 24th 2022 has received 5,683 reviews of which 5,004 were positive and 679 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played free escape room games on Steam.
8.5
5,004
679
92
players
5. The Mr. Rabbit Magic Show
The incredible Mr. Rabbit invites you all to a mysterious magic show! Celebrate 10 years of Rusty Lake with a new free-to-play point-and-click adventure that promises to delight and… shock you with its sleight of hand! The Mr. Rabbit Magic Show is a adventure, escape room and point & click game developed and published by Rusty Lake. Released on April 30th 2025 has received 3,047 reviews of which 3,008 were positive and 39 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played free escape room games on Steam.
9.4
3,008
39
74
players
6. Escape Memoirs: Questionable Side Stories
'Escape Memoirs: Questionable Side Stories' is a humorous co-operative escape room game where you are a henchman who has to make his way through variety of puzzles to make it to a job interview on time. Can you solve all of the puzzles that stand in the way of your employment? Escape Memoirs: Questionable Side Stories is a escape room, multiplayer and co-op game developed and published by 0 Deer Soft. Released on August 07th 2023 has received 1,478 reviews of which 1,399 were positive and 79 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played free escape room games on Steam.
9.0
1,399
79
16
players
7. 100 Doors Game - Escape from School
A girl named Mia is locked inside a school. Help her escape by solving puzzles and riddles, as well as finding hidden objects along the way that open the doors of every single room she finds herself trapped in. 100 Doors Game - Escape from School is a escape room, hidden object and puzzle game developed and published by Peaksel. Released on March 20th 2020 has received 1,050 reviews of which 775 were positive and 275 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played free escape room games on Steam.
7.1
775
275
1
players