The Room

I love the dark atmosphere of this series, the puzzles are fun and the overarching lore/story (even if needing a little more work or exposition, through more sequels perhaps?) is great. Each entry adds a bit more to the gameplay and I definitely recommend this and the other 4 games to escape room or puzzle fans.

Amazing puzzle game, it's a short experience and can tell a lot of thought have been put into the puzzles. Very satisfying to solve the puzzles and great atmosphere as well!

Really fun, quick puzzle. But, it's really glitchy. None of my progress was saved. If i left the game completely, It started back at the beginning, even if I exited and it said it would save. So if I didn't get through an entire chapter, I had to restart the chapter. It also didn't move from Chapter 1 to 2 and I didn't know the game should autocomplete the puzzle removed from the safe. I thought I had to move it out somehow. After the third time restarting the chapter, it did move along. The many glitches led me to doubt if a task had been really not been completed. I used hints in Chapter 1 because I couldn't figure out how to get the puzzle out of the safe but the hints were for another chapter. That's what clued me in to select chapter 2 from the main menu. Clicking anywhere in the menu other than options or chapter does will stop responding to choices and if in full screen mode on one screen only, the task manager won't show to kill the game, nor will windows+D to show desktop or just tapping windows key will not show taskbar to end the game.

The Room is a very entertaining play. The Lore notes are not required (in my first playthrough, I ignored them entirely) but they offer a very intriguing hook if you read them. The puzzles are complex enough to require some thought and plenty of eye for detail is needed, but I was never 100% lost while playing. It's fairly short for something so detailed, that I needed two playthroughs, one reading every note, to make three hours of playtime.

If I had to knock the game for anything, the mouse sensitivity is incredibly touchy, dials were flying at my every slight turn, and there's no way of adjusting it in the settings. I never entirely got used to it, but I could compensate and predict when I'd overdone it the moment after it happened.

For 5 dollars, it's plenty worth the price tag. If you enjoy puzzle games with a bit of a mystery twist, go for it!

"A Puzzle Within a Puzzle 🌐"

The Room is more than a game—it's a test of perception. Every box opened feels like uncovering a layer of hidden truths, each mechanism a symbol of something greater.

If you crave secrets and thrive on mystery, this is your calling. 🕯️

10/10. The answers are never what they seem.

If you like escape rooms but you don't want to leave the house then this is the perfect game series for you. It's insanely immersive, it sucks you into the world super quickly. You can clearly see the huge amount of work that went into these games and the increase in the development quality as you go through the series. The story is a bit hard to follow but it doesn't take away from the game experience.

Really had to access my brain for some of these puzzles LOL. The music and story line gives an eerie feel but makes the game much more of a mystery. 10 out of 10 from me.
Very well thought out and looking forward to completing the next games.

Treating it as a pure puzzle game, the Room is surprisingly good with nice visuals and smooth transitions among mechanism. The developers' creativity is amazing with the ideas of different puzzles. And there is storyline behind which is additional bonus. Difficulty level is ok with hints available.

A puzzle game that offers great value for money.I'm like a thief, trying to steal things in front of the screen, but it only adds some melancholy.

Too frustratingly difficult for me, five hours of my life wasted. If you like a challenge, puzzles and problems you will like it, maybe I'm just too thick. It'a good game, just not for me.

Great game straight up puzzle solving. I was able to solve each without resort to hints. If I can do it, anyone can.

Rainy day, loud music, your preferred libation, add The Room and you got my perfect day!

As an avid mystery and puzzle fan, this game was certainly decent for the original price, but even better for the sale price. There are 5 chapters to get through which are really straightforward. If for any reason you aren't able to figure out your next step, there is a hint system, but again it is mostly straight forward and hints weren't needed for me. I would recommend this is you like puzzle games and putting the pieces together, though it is not very difficult in the long run.

i had gotten all the games expect the vr one because i played the demo as a child and i wanted to revisit my child hood and i was not disappointed in the slightest all games were fun and id give them all a 10/10 because i enjoyed everything about the game the puzzles are truly unique and unlike most puzzle games ive seen the hints guide you towards the answer and let you figure it out yourself instead of downright giving you the answer which i loved

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Generally, the playing experience is good but deficiencies are bore-some.
Around 30% riddles are lack of logic correlations but just require observation capacity, while fixed perspectives limit my freedom and reduce my desire to explore meanwhile. Being forced to click objects in scenarios is really boring, comparing with deducing threads through gotten information.
Compatibility on PC is also not that satisfied to me. I vaguely remember have played that similar games on iOS, and some operations were smooth, like spinning and rotating. But those don't work well on PC.
Btw, the handwriting of scripts are not that easy to be recognized by non-native speaker, whose contents are important in riddles-solving, especially in sequels. We need Chinese!

I did not hit her it’s not true It’s bullshit I did not hit her I did nooot… Oh hi Mark.

The title makes it sound like an escape game. Like you are locked in a room, or trying to break into a mysterious room. In reality, you are just solving a series of box puzzles for the sake of solving puzzles, with no story or motivation behind it except for some cryptic notes that do not explain anything. It is so random that for a while I thought I was playing some kind of tutorial or prologue, but nope, that's all there is.

Puzzles are engaging enough to hold the player's attention for a couple of hours, and if you like solving them, you may even enjoy this game. But much of the difficulty is fighting the controls and trying to figure out what can be clicked rather than the puzzles themselves. In the end, there is no payoff, just more puzzles. I guess you are supposed to go and buy the rest of the episodes and maybe then some kind of story may emerge. A more apt title for this game would have been just, "The Puzzle."

A truly great game that can be described as puzzling and tactile.

really a gem of a game.
Lovely short puzzle game with beautifull mechanic puzzle objects.
Deff gonna wishlish the room 2, 3 and 4. wish there was more games like this and a bit longer.

Really suprised that it looked amazing.

Not much to say, well crafted puzzle game, short, but thats no problem.

What a lovely little gem! I first wondered if this would be something like Her Interactive's Nancy Drew series and was pleasantly surprised; Don't get me wrong - I LOVE the Her Interactive games - this game just went boldly in it's own direction and it was quite elating! (Frankly I would like to see some puzzles like this in the Nancy Drew games!) So no, it's not a mystery to solve with NPC's to question: more of an escape room of puzzles with a bit of tasteful story to seal in the eerie atmosphere. To say more would be to spoil it. Suffice it to say I got it for $5 and I would still have got my money's worth if I'd spent $10!

I've played dozens, if not hundreds of puzzle games on PC, tabletop, and Escape Rooms, and this was wonderfully crafted start to finish. Nice narrative feel without overwhelming or immersion breaking writing, satisfying physicality to components and puzzles despite digital format, amazing soundtrack and environment design, and puzzle design was consistently excellent.

This is a fantastic game that gives a great atmosphere. The music and sound effects constantly have you wondering what is coming next. The puzzles work well. Very good game.

doesn't really feel like a puzzle game but like a match 2 game. there's numbers or shapes and you use the numbers and shapes to to unlock another step. there's no real logic or solving of puzzles

Intriguing puzzle train that tests your power of observation. Not a game that I play for hours on end. Solving a few parts per session keeps the interest alive.

The Room is a well-crafted puzzle game. As the first game of this sort I have ever played, I found it enjoyable and engaging, with cleverly designed challenges that kept me intrigued throughout. Give it a try yourself!

I wait a lot to play these games an I have to say they are short but intense and good, really nice puzzles and really fun for when you need to play something but do not want to comit to a 40+ hours game, I can´t wait to play 3, 4 and VR next

One of the puzzle games I love to come back to, the Room series is one I favor when it comes to good puzzle box/room games. Something that sets this game apart is how everything always fit so well together, the puzzles, the pacing, and the solves. Nothing feels rushed or squished, all parts are thought out and work amazing together in each chapter.

My favorite parts of this game are the directional interactive pieces, there's something so fun about spinning the pieces to the right spot. Another thing i appreciate this game is the fact that a lot of pieces in your inventory are interactive and even some are multi-functional!

Always a game I will recommend!

3 hours was more than enough to complete including wandering off for drinks and snacks. Pretty game, mildly interesting puzzles. A fair bit of fumbling - tweak something, then go round and examine everything again to see what changed. A 'backstory' through notes you find, doesn't matter. Sparse twinkly soundtrack/effects. TBH you could play with your own music on as well.

Surprisingly good if you enjoy puzzles! Loved the intricate designs and atmospheric ambiance.

Fun, challenging but not too hard, atmospheric, and relaxing. Everything you want in a puzzle.

Short, sweet, and a favorite from my childhood. I remember playing this game and the second one over and over again on my old ipad, and the nostalgia they are bringing back is incredible :,] while it is quite simple, the music, sound design, and impressive graphics make it the perfect game to spend a couple hours curled up with! 10/10 recommend, I can't wait to experience the other games in the series!

A brief, enjoyable puzzle experience with satisfying visuals and sound effects. Oddly tense at times despite not being a horror game. Puzzles were a little on the easy side.

My Rating: 4/5

this game is champ and good game if you want to solve it in puzzle and its awesome!

I started playing this game on mobile, and finding out it was on PC was such a treat! The graphics are incredible, the sounds are so satisfying, and I'm someone that loves a good puzzle game. The spooky aesthetic of the game is also beautiful and mystifying.

The Room is a relatively simple and short game about opening a large puzzle box. You progress by solving various small puzzles and uncovering hidden mechanisms and codes. The game isn’t particularly difficult and provides convenient hints to help when you get stuck. It is a neat, relaxing puzzle game experience, though nothing amazing.

During a sale, you can pick it up for around $1, so I'd say it is worth it if it looks like something you would enjoy.

Nice graphics, interesting story, good riddles and task, a good alternative for an escape room. Really enjoyed the game and figuring out the tasks. Sometimes the hints don't really help because they come a little late after I have found the thing they hint at and then they don't update and tell me to find the same thing over and over again when I already know it.

This is a good game to test your patience. The puzzles are not to difficult but certainly get you thinking. Its a play once game but worth getting it if your a fan of puzzles. And at the price of $1.50 it wont break the bank...
+++++*****

This game is truly amazing. The puzzles are awesome, and the ambiance is both simple and immersive. I see three key elements in the game: suspense, problem-solving, and the search for meaning. Despite its seemingly simple appearance, the game is incredibly captivating. I highly recommend this game, and if the rest of the series is similar, you absolutely should play them. While the puzzles aren't overly difficult, the overall experience is a solid 9/10.

I LOVE THIS GAME! The concept and how you interact with world is so interesting that I've played it about 4 times now. I've bought it on the IPad as well (personally I prefer that version better simply because it feels more hands on)

Great game, for 5eur (on discount 1eur) is worth it. Playtime is around 3hours (depends on your logic thinking). I liked the puzzles and storyline. 100% recommend this game if you like to solve puzzles and do your brain workout. Will try other "The Room" series.

A great game with an excellent atmosphere.
The puzzles aren’t really difficult in this first game, but they’re quite satisfying, and in some, you might need to stop and think for a moment to find the solution.
The game works perfectly on the Steam Deck without any issues.
Getting 100% completion doesn’t require anything special—just finishing the game.

10/10 recommended.

the graphics are good and the gameplay is smooth. it is a fun puzzle game. the hints, however, can be absolutely useless at times. You'll be stuck trying to figure out where the game wants you to go next and the hint will be like "i should try looking around"...

Great game; super graphics and brilliant puzzles; not too hard and not totally impossible!

Excellent game for those who enjoy puzzle games, especially those set in mystery/horror settings like the 7th Guest, 11th Hour, etc, but with a Lovecraftian twist to it.

Great puzzle design, graphics, sound design, music and atmosphere. Only downside is the rare occasion when you've been stuck for some time already and don't know what you're looking for, or where, which can be a bit frustrating at times. This can be solved with turning to a walkthrough however, so no problem.

This is a short, but very atmospheric puzzle game. The visuals while very controlled, look great. The lighting is great, and there is a lot of detail in the models; A good thing since you'll be staring at a box the entire game. I loved ambient noises that accompany the quiet puzzle solving, and the music stings. The puzzles are more on the easy side, you won't be needing to take notes here. Frankly, a decent amount of the challenge relies on visual obscurity, not recognizing something is important, but there is a built-in hint system that will let you know if there's some secret compartment somewhere. I recommend grabbing the bundle when the entire series goes on sale, just to maximize your value.

This will have been the last time I ever trust a steam review score at face value.
It's a very well crafted visual experience, but it feels more like one of those shape-learning things for toddlers than anything I'd call a puzzle.

I'm sure it turned some heads when this was first released on the iPad, but as a pc game it's an awful waste of your time.

Amazing game! I've been watching Chris Ramsay on youtube for a while now, and I've been super jealous of all these crazy puzzle boxes that he gets to solve. Now I get to do it myself. My only complaint about the game is that it isn't longer. Not that it's very short either, but that's to say that I could have done many more hours of this.

It's fine. Short and ends on a cliffhanger of sorts, probably to peak your curiosity to get the next one.
I would get it on sale tho.

A great puzzle game (and series) with a mysterious vibe.

The Room is a fairly short, but well made puzzle game. You slide, click buttons, turn thingamajigs and hunt for small nooks and crannies in the environment to poke at. It's a great overall package, with good puzzles, atmosphere and audiovisual presentation. Beware though; gameplay-wise, this is quite an easy game. No reaI sweaty brainpower needed.

I played through this on phone years upon years ago, and that was an absolutely perfect fit for the system. One of the best phone games ever made. Doing things with the mouse here works well enough, and if you haven't played it before; get it. And it's sequels. Still worth playing to this day.