Discounted 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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Still Life
Still Life 2 also now available!
Syberia II
Having searched Eastern and Western Europe for a missing heir, Kate Walker finally completed her long and arduous journey, obtaining the signature of Hans Voralberg and closing the automaton factory buyout.
The Next BIG Thing
The Next Big Thing is a great adventure game in high definition, loaded with laughs, tributes, mysteries and wacky puzzles!
Lost Horizon
1936: Soldiers of the Third Reich roam the world seeking occult weapons for their insane plans of conquest. When Fenton Paddock, a former British soldier and hapless smuggler, is asked to look for his friend Richard, who went missing in Tibet, he has no idea that this search will lead him across three continents to a secret that could...
Space Quest™ Collection
Experience a blast from the past with the complete, completely twisted Space Quest Collection.
King's Quest™ Collection
Seven classic games in one collection. Celebrate the golden age of adventure games all over again with the return of King's Quest.The bravest knight in all of Daventry, Sir Graham, is appointed by the dying king to embark on a Quest for the Crown.
The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition
Back by popular demand, The Secret of Monkey Island™: Special Edition faithfully re-imagines the internationally-acclaimed classic game (originally released in 1990) for original and new audiences alike.
Runaway, A Road Adventure
New York, 2000......Without knowing how or why, Brian, a student on the verge of graduating from college, is attacked by Mafia gangsters. During his desperate getaway, in the company of a mysterious striptease dancer, he ends up meeting a wide range of unusual characters.
Dreamfall: The Longest Journey
Dreamfall: The Longest Journey, winner of multiple E3 awards as the best game in its genre, is the continuation of a saga that began in the award-winning The Longest Journey, considered to be one of the finest adventure games ever made.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 April 19th 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 17,031 reviews of which 16,029 were positive and 1,002 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 711 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.2
16,029
1,002
711
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 15,882 reviews of which 14,528 were positive and 1,354 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. While seeing 316 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
14,528
1,354
316
players
3. 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 15,718 reviews of which 13,167 were positive and 2,551 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. While seeing 266 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among escape room games based on player count.
8.2
13,167
2,551
266
players
4. 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 29,652 reviews of which 26,762 were positive and 2,890 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. With 243 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played escape room games.
8.8
26,762
2,890
243
players
5. Adventure Escape Mysteries
Experience the unique puzzles and critically-acclaimed stories enjoyed by tens of millions of players. Investigate cryptic clues, unravel a mystery, and solve puzzles in beautifully illustrated adventures! Adventure Escape Mysteries is a free to play, point & click and escape room game developed and published by Haiku Games Co. Released on May 05th 2020 has received 896 reviews of which 781 were positive and 115 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. With 142 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played escape room games.
8.2
781
115
142
players
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 9,779 reviews of which 7,864 were positive and 1,915 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played escape room games.
7.9
7,864
1,915
96
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 5,434 reviews of which 4,811 were positive and 623 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played escape room games.
8.6
4,811
623
82
players
8. 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 5,302 reviews of which 4,497 were positive and 805 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played escape room games.
8.2
4,497
805
81
players
9. The Past Within
The Past Within is the new co-op experience from Rusty Lake! Play together with someone you deem trustworthy: one in The Past, the other in The Future. Observe and communicate what you see around you. Solve the puzzles and uncover Albert Vanderboom’s plan. The Past Within is a co-op, puzzle and online co-op game developed and published by Rusty Lake. Released on November 02nd 2022 has received 14,854 reviews of which 14,075 were positive and 779 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played escape room games.
9.2
14,075
779
46
players
10. 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 1,440 reviews of which 1,365 were positive and 75 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played escape room games.
9.0
1,365
75
37
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 April 19th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted escape room games.
1. 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 871 reviews of which 819 were positive and 52 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Featuring a massive 94% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for escape room category.
8.8
819
52
-94%
16.67€
1.00€
2. 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 615 reviews of which 453 were positive and 162 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.0 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 93% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in escape room games.
7.0
453
162
-93%
15.43€
1.08€
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 831 reviews of which 523 were positive and 308 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.1 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 90% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in escape room games.
6.1
523
308
-90%
9.99€
0.99€
4. Yesterday
Yesterday is a thrilling and dark mystery from the masters of adventure, Pendulo Studios. Yesterday is a adventure, point & click and mystery game developed by Pendulo Studios and published by Focus Entertainment. Released on March 22nd 2012 has received 969 reviews of which 808 were positive and 161 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 85% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for escape room games.
7.9
808
161
-85%
4.99€
0.74€
5. 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 756 reviews of which 670 were positive and 86 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 80% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for escape room games.
8.3
670
86
-80%
14.99€
2.99€
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 9,779 reviews of which 7,864 were positive and 1,915 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 70% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for escape room games.
7.9
7,864
1,915
-70%
9.99€
2.99€
7. 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 15,718 reviews of which 13,167 were positive and 2,551 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 62% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for escape room games.
8.2
13,167
2,551
-62%
12.99€
4.93€
8. 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 15,882 reviews of which 14,528 were positive and 1,354 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 52% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for escape room games.
8.9
14,528
1,354
-52%
18.15€
8.71€
9. Tested on Humans: Escape Room
You are the test subject. In this dark environment escape room, you have to solve various puzzles to escape from the research center where you are trapped. Can you find out how you got there and escape??? Tested on Humans: Escape Room is a escape room, puzzle and point & click game developed and published by mc2games. Released on February 24th 2021 has received 464 reviews of which 403 were positive and 61 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a 50% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for escape room games.
8.1
403
61
-50%
9.49€
4.74€
10. Palindrome Syndrome: Escape Room
You wake up in a spaceship with no memories. In this escape room with a sci-fi setting you will have to investigate your past solving different puzzles. Will you be able to discover what happened to you and how did you get there? Palindrome Syndrome: Escape Room is a escape room, hidden object and point & click game developed and published by mc2games. Released on October 14th 2020 has received 506 reviews of which 421 were positive and 85 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a 50% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for escape room games.
7.8
421
85
-50%
8.19€
4.09€
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 April 19th 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 29,652 reviews of which 26,762 were positive and 2,890 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. With 243 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
26,762
2,890
243
players
2. Adventure Escape Mysteries
Experience the unique puzzles and critically-acclaimed stories enjoyed by tens of millions of players. Investigate cryptic clues, unravel a mystery, and solve puzzles in beautifully illustrated adventures! Adventure Escape Mysteries is a free to play, point & click and escape room game developed and published by Haiku Games Co. Released on May 05th 2020 has received 896 reviews of which 781 were positive and 115 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 142, this escape room game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free escape room games on Steam.
8.2
781
115
142
players
3. 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 5,434 reviews of which 4,811 were positive and 623 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played free escape room games on Steam.
8.6
4,811
623
82
players
4. 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 5,302 reviews of which 4,497 were positive and 805 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played free escape room games on Steam.
8.2
4,497
805
81
players
5. 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 1,440 reviews of which 1,365 were positive and 75 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played free escape room games on Steam.
9.0
1,365
75
37
players
6. 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 1,035 reviews of which 762 were positive and 273 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played free escape room games on Steam.
7.1
762
273
8
players