12 Best Escape Room Games Ever Released

What are the best Escape Room games you can play? Well, that depends entirely on what one would consider the best. Are you looking for some fun co-op outings that see you trying to escape a mansion alongside your friend? There are plenty. Or maybe you’re after story-rich escape room adventures like Zero Escape? We got it covered.  In any case, there’s an array of titles from the genre you can enjoy.

Whether you’re looking for a co-op campaign or a single-player game, this list comprises both. Here are some of the best escape room games with plenty of puzzles for you to work your brain through.

Note: There’s a vast selection of games here from different platforms for you to choose from. There’s surely something for everyone here.

Escape Simulator 2021

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	Release Date October 19, 2021
	Developer Pine Studio
	Publisher Pine Studio
	Genre Escape the Room
	Graphics 3D
	Perspective First-Person
	Concept Modern
	Players Crossplay, Online Co-Op, Single Player
	Monetization Buy to Play
	Country of Origin Croatia

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Escape Simulator plunges players into a cooperative escape room adventure with many puzzles to solve, and memories to remember. Created by the Croatia-based developer, Pine Studio, Escape Simulator sees players explore numerous 3D rooms, interact with their surroundings, and solve puzzles. However, what sets this game apart from its sibling in the genre, is its community.

Thanks to the developer’s integration of a level editor, it allows players to generate and exchange a plethora of user-generated levels among themselves. While some levels may present players with challenging puzzles, others are made to be relished with friends, whether on the couch or online.

Overall, Escape Simulator offers a thrilling escape room experience that is best shared with a companion or even a significant other.

We Were Here Together / We Were Here Forever 2019 / 2023

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	Release Date October 10, 2019
	Developer Total Mayhem Games
	Publisher Total Mayhem Games
	Genre Escape the Room
	Graphics 3D
	Perspective First-Person
	Players Single Player
	Monetization Buy to Play
	Country of Origin Netherlands

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	Release Date January 31, 2023
	Developer Total Mayhem Games
	Publisher Total Mayhem Games
	Genre Escape the Room
	Graphics 3D
	Perspective First-Person
	Players Crossplay, Online Co-Op
	Monetization Buy to Play
	Country of Origin Netherlands

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We Were Here is part of a growing franchise that has gained significant recognition following the developer’s remarkable achievement with We Were Here Together. Similar to Escape Simulator, this is a fun cooperative escape room adventure to experience with friends. However, the game is exclusively available for online players, which excludes an audience who may desire a local cooperative experience.

Both of these games see players struggling together to overcome various challenges, cooperate to conquer puzzles, interact with their surroundings and engage in other activities. It doesn’t really matter which game you start with, as the entire franchise caters to the desire for an exhilarating escape room experience.

If you enjoy online cooperative escape room games, the We Were Here franchise comes highly recommended.

The Room 4: Old Sins 2018

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	Release Date January 25, 2018
	Developer Fireproof Games
	Publisher Fireproof Games
	Genre Escape the Room
	Graphics 3D
	Perspective First-Person
	Players Single Player
	Monetization Buy to Play
	Country of Origin United Kingdom

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The Room 4: Old Sins injects an interesting twist into the genre by blending various themes, resulting in a highly atmospheric experience. The game artfully merges different concepts, including Lovecraftian horror and enigmatic surroundings that engulfs players in its world.

Developed by Fireproof Games, Old Sins places players in the role of a man on a quest to acquire a valuable artefact. His pursuit of the item takes him to an eerie dollhouse, where he must delve into its depths, endure disquieting events, and uncover the enigma that shrouds the entire location. The game isn’t too scary, but it boasts some butt-clenching moments

Zero Escape: The Nonary Games 2017

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	Release Date March 24, 2017
	Developer Spike Chunsoft
	Publisher Aksys Games
	Genre Visual Novel
	Concept Anime
	Players Single Player
	Monetization Buy to Play
	Country of Origin Japan

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Zero Escape: The Nonary Games comprises two excellent instalments in the Zero Escape franchise, and according to many, this is the best way to introduce players to the series. If you’re into escape room games, as well as, anime titles, you may want to check this out.

The game immerses players in a gripping narrative, in which nine individuals find themselves compelled to participate in a sinister Nonary Game by a mysterious mastermind known as Zero. With no clear understanding of why they are trapped in this deadly predicament, the nine individuals must collaborate to escape before they meet their doom. The only hindrance to their survival is the question of whom they can trust.

One of the aspects of the Zero Escape franchise that you will adore is the unpredictability of the events. As the game progresses, the tension intensifies, creating a super thrilling experience that will have you sweating.

Saw 2009

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	Release Date October 06, 2009
	Developer Zombie Studios
	Publisher Konami Digital Entertainment
	Genre Survival Horror
	Graphics 3D
	Perspective Third-Person
	Concept Detective
	Players Single Player
	Monetization Buy to Play
	Country of Origin United States

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Saw: The Game may not be peddled as a participant in the escape room genre, but thankfully it shares quite a similar theme with Zero Escape. In this game, players are pitted against the infamous Jigsaw, who has not only killed the protagonist’s wife but also ruined his life by trapping him in a series of hellish games. To break free, players must navigate Jigsaw’s savage challenges.

While Saw: The Game may not have the most appealing visuals, it effectively captures the brutality and gore that characterizes the original movie. Additionally, the challenges that players encounter are truly mind-bending. It’s worth noting that the game was likely a budget title by Konami, hence the quality of the game.

First Class Escape 2: Head in the Clouds 2022

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	Release Date February 08, 2022
	Developer 0 Deer Soft
	Publisher 0 Deer Soft
	Genre Puzzle
	Graphics 3D
	Perspective First-Person
	Players Online Co-Op, Single Player
	Monetization Buy to Play
	Country of Origin Finland

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First Class Escape 2: Head in the Clouds is the unheard-of follow-up to First Class Escape, and also an addition to the cooperative escape room genre. Developed by a small team based in Finland, this atmospheric adventure incorporates essential elements from the point-and-click genre, with a focus on exploration.

The game’s luxurious setting sees players exploring the beautiful interiors of an airship either solo or with a friend. Although the game begins easily, it gradually increases in difficulty, providing a challenging experience that will test your cognitive abilities. If you enjoy escape room adventures, First Class Escape 2: Head in the Clouds is definitely worth checking out.

The Birdcage 2018

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	Release Date July 06, 2018
	Developer Pine Studio
	Publisher Pine Studio
	Genre Escape the Room
	Graphics 3D
	Perspective First-Person
	Interaction Real-Time
	Concept Animal
	Players Single Player
	Monetization Buy to Play
	Country of Origin Croatia

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The Birdcage may perhaps be the most adorable game on this list, but is certainly not an easy one to finish due to its intricate puzzles. Created once again by Pine Studio for mobile phones, the developer presents a storyline in which players are tasked with liberating bluebirds that have been trapped in a cage by a heartbroken king.

As players progress through the game’s storyline, the puzzles become progressively more challenging, resulting in an engrossing experience that is well worth the time invested. This is also one of the few games that are worth spending a few hours playing before going to bed.

Tiny Room Stories: Town Mystery 2021

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	Release Date February 25, 2021
	Developer Kiary Games
	Publisher Kiary Games
	Genre Point & Click
	Graphics 2D
	Perspective Isometric
	Concept Sci-Fi
	Players Single Player
	Monetization Buy to Play
	Country of Origin Cyprus

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Tiny Room Stories Town Mystery feels more like a Point & Click adventure, but thankfully, the game is host to numerous significant components from the escape room genre. If you’re into mystery games with a slice of detective elements, Tiny Room Stories Town Mystery is for you.

Originally released on mobile phones and then later ported to Steam, Town Mystery puts players in the shoes of a private detective. The detective jumps into action promptly upon receiving an urgent letter from his father requesting assistance in locating him. Upon reaching Redcliff town, where his father was located, the detective promptly perceives that there is something peculiar about the place. This marks the beginning of the story.

Very Little Nightmares 2019

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	Release Date May 30, 2019
	Developer Alike Studio
	Publisher Bandai Namco
	Franchise Little Nightmares
	Genre Puzzle
	Interaction Real-Time
	Players Single Player
	Monetization Buy to Play
	Country of Origin United States

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Very Little Nightmares — unlike the previous two games known for their sinister 2.5D platforming — takes a different approach. Acting as a prequel to the first game, Very Little Nightmares offers a fully-fledged puzzle adventure experience exclusively on mobile phones.

Players take control of the titular girl in the yellow raincoat as she traverses through a series of challenges, from genuinely interesting puzzles, and creepy creatures to conquering several activities. Despite the game’s departure from its predecessor’s roots, Very Little Nightmares remains an excellent addition to the franchise you should play.

100 Doors - Escape from Prison 2021

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	Release Date December 14, 2021
	Developer Peaksel
	Publisher Peaksel
	Genre Escape the Room
	Graphics 3D
	Perspective First-Person
	Interaction Real-Time
	Concept Detective
	Players Single Player
	Monetization Buy to Play
	Country of Origin Serbia

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Despite its catchy cover, 100 Doors Escape from Prison proves to be a surprisingly captivating escape room outing. Initially launched on mobile phones and later adapted for Steam, the game revolves around Beren, a young journalist who finds herself imprisoned in prison. With no choice left, she must rely on her wits to overcome convoluted logic puzzles and break free.

Apart from the plot, the game’s mechanics are relatively standard, with an emphasis on puzzle-solving and environmental interaction. If you’re seeking a top-notch escape room adventure with high-quality visuals, 100 Doors may not be your cup of tea. However, if your primary interest lies in solving engrossing puzzles, then this game may be just what you’re looking for.

Do Not Open 2022

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	Release Date November 15, 2022
	Developer Nox Noctis
	Publisher Perp Games
	Genre Escape the Room
	Graphics 3D
	Perspective First-Person
	Concept Gore
	Players Single Player
	Monetization Buy to Play
	Country of Origin United Kingdom

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Do Not Open is an okay escape room by the Spanish-based developer, Nox Noctis. The story follows Michael J. Goreng, a zoologist and epidemiologist confined in a mysterious version of his own home. Although the house appears empty initially, a supernatural danger gradually materializes, terrorizing players for the remainder of the game.

The game is a host to fundamental elements from the escape room, and it sees players using several strategies to outsmart the threat. With randomly generated puzzles, players will find that Do No Open doesn’t cease to be fresh every time. the game is a must-experience for fans of both escape room and horror games.

Last Will 2016

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	Release Date August 29, 2016
	Developer LizardFactory
	Publisher LizardFactory
	Genre Escape the Room
	Graphics 3D
	Perspective First-Person
	Players Online Co-Op, Online PvP, Single Player
	Monetization Buy to Play
	Country of Origin Denmark

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Last Will is the last mention on this list, and a great escape room you can experience with friends online via co-op. Players walk through the halls of a grand old mansion, made by an eccentric and paranoid old professor.

Similar to The Room 4: Old Sins, Last Will boasts some meticulously well-made visuals one can gaze at. For a 2016 game, Last Will is looking darn good for what it’s worth. And if you’re into such escape room adventure games, it’s for you.

That’s for the list, thank you for reading.