The Room

it was fun finding lore and figuring out the puzzles. it didn't feel as random as some other puzzle games. everything had a reason for being there and the visuals were stunning. great for people who like a little creepy atmosphere without any jump scares

Puzzles that go from easy to hard. The graphics are fantastic. Plenty to keep you busy for a bit.

I've been looking for an low stakes, relaxing puzzle game and I think I found the right one! Just enough challenge to be satisfying to figure out, but not too difficult to be frustrating.

Short puzzle game with a spooky atmosphere without going into full blown horror

Looks great, puzzles were interesting and very nicely designed. The controls were a bit clunky sometimes when it came to opening boxes or spinning stuff, but it wasn't enough to take away from the game. Very fun way to kill a couple of hours.

I played the game with the exciting and fun way. Although the game was pretty hard for sure, I still completed it with my friend. Fortunately, I have my friend to solve the game without him I think I could not complete it. If you guys think it too expensive, it will be worth with the price.

I wasn't going to leave a review at first, but this came to me in a time that I was really bored and unsure what to play next in my library. Happy to say I was engaged all throughout it's runtime and when it was finished, I was left wanting more. Definitely rekindled that love for puzzle games in me I thought died off with windows XP.

Very nice game despite being so short! People have likely finished it way faster than I did but I found it very enjoyable.

I found pretty easy to navigate throughout the game play. There were few puzzle scenes that I was stuck but then it was pretty obvious where to go next to unlock the item.
It was a nice game to challenge and lay back playing it.

Short, and a little hard to see with the low brightness. But pretty good for what it is. A fun little set of puzzle boxes you need to open.

Good fun for escape room and puzzle box enthusiasts.

Short game but excellent puzzles. I didnt need hint but it was challenging. Perfect puzzles

I bought the collection with all of The Room games and they have truly been a wonderful experience to play through! Each and every one of them is worth playing, including this one even when it is the oldest of the bunch.

Go get the collection if you enjoy some really good puzzles!

Masterpiece. Every other point and click puzzle game is just trying to capture the high you feel when playing The Room Franchise. The world building, soundtrack, visuals and puzzles go together perfectly to create something you can't find anywhere else.

The Room is an absolutely fantastic puzzle game that keeps you on your toes from start to finish! 🧩 The puzzles are well thought out and beautifully designed, providing moments of true satisfaction when you figure them out. 🏆 While some challenges can be tough, they’re what make the game so addictive and rewarding. 💡 It’s the perfect balance of difficulty that pushes you to think creatively and keeps you coming back for more. The immersive atmosphere and stunning visuals make every discovery feel like a mini victory. 🌟 If you're a fan of puzzles and love a good brain teaser, The Room is definitely worth playing! 🔐🎮

this game is very fun, my mum and i like to play it together and try to work out the puzzles, it doesn't take too long to complete the game but we really enjoyed it and i'm looking forward to learning more about whats going to happen in the story (although i was paying a lot more attention to the puzzles than the story lol..)

I really wanted to like this game. Puzzles were very random without much sense and there is no story.

Controls also seem a bit stiff when trying to interact with buttons and spinning objects.

I did end up beating this game as I thought eventually it was going to click for me but it just didnt happen. I reached the end and realized that the game was jsut not that satisfying.

I did like the eerie mood the game has but thats about it.

Short game. Puzzles were fun but the controls were a bit wonky.

I played Boxes earlier this year, and loved it. Saw this on sale, and figured I'd give it a go, and was not disappointed! Really great game! Challenging, without being frustrating, and so much fun to watch it all unfold :)

there are some fun puzzles, u can play for some hours to complete the story, and this game have a lore, but who really cares (tv girl reference) the lore in a freaking puzzle game

On sale worth, not to easy not to hard, little short, 9/10.

great puzzle game, just helpful enough to lead you thru the puzzle without being too easy. a nice quiet time game.

The puzzles were fun. The only thing I would say is that it's quite a short game. But The Room 2 makes up for where The Room let us down.

Love the puzzles, Big fan of this series

short and sweet, the puzzles aren't entirely hard, you can easily complete this in one sitting. I also enjoy the story over the four games.

This is without doubt one of the most intriguing, atmospheric and logical games I've ever played. After each puzzle, the game more and more captures you into its interesting and slightly crazy world. The atmosphere is sometimes even creepy, and the music gives this atmosphere, so to speak, a sweet taste. The puzzles were really great, they always had different logic, which is why I had to think differently. And in general, all the elements of the game are woven so brilliantly that it definitely deserves a solid 10/10

Short but sweet game! I recommend you solve the puzzles without looking at any guide online (I regrettably did for 1 puzzle because I could not find that specific odd-shaped keyhole). The atmosphere is very eerie and the ending gave me a jump scare. I like that there's a hint system if you feel stuck. I'm also not too big on puzzle games because I'm impatient, but this one is really good!

Great introduction to this series of puzzle games. I first played these on the iPad years ago and seen the collection 1-4 on sale for £6…didn’t hesitate just bought the collection there and then

The first half hour is just figuring out the first step but once you realise any part can be a hidden place it makes you try everything. I got stuck a few times for 10-15 mins on average.

Highly recommend these games for just chilling out and just want to do puzzles.

Played this first time back when it came out for the first time on Android tablet. Now, many year after it's still a beautiful and amazing puzzle game and I loved playing it through again!

If you never played The Room and like puzzle games you need to play it!

I remember the craze of everybody playing this on mobile in middle/high school, but I personally never played it. Now that I finally have, I realize that I missed out. This game fucks. The puzzles are all varied and build upon the game knowledge learned at the beginning of the game, and there is one particularly cool mechanic that lets you view the puzzles in a new way, and interact with objects in new ways as well. This mechanic also ties into the lore and atmosphere of the game, which are the best things about it. It combines a Victorian-era science aesthetic with almost Lovecraftian-esque cosmic horror. The art style, while nothing special on its own, helps add to the atmosphere in the game and works to its advantage. It all combines to create a unique feeling while I am playing that I have never really felt in any game, much less a puzzle game. This is absolutely a must-play.

As a fan of puzzle and escape room style games this was perfect. The puzzles were just challenging enough to keep me thinking but not so hard that you're stumped for an obnoxious amount of time. I would absolutely recommend it for puzzle lovers.

TLDR: A short puzzle game with some worthwhile and fun puzzles. The controls and replay value are my biggest issues of an otherwise decent game.

PROS:

➕Clever puzzles
➕Good hint system

NEUTRALS:

🔹Ending is a bit abrupt

CONS:

➖Some archaic PC or leftover mobile version controls
➖Zero replay value
➖Narrative is underwhelming

Content (Game world/Narrative) – [6/10]

Puzzle boxes (game world) are an engineering marvel (i.e impossible), but are fun to watch them unravel as you solve things.
Narrative hints at something big, but the game ends before anything really takes off.

Gameplay (Mechanics/Difficulty) – [6/10]

Some good and clever puzzles. The eye piece adds another element of having a dual-view for puzzles
I didn’t find it too difficult. I did get stuck a few times, but the hints are generous.

Graphics (Quality/Performance) – [5/10]

While the graphics seem okay enough considering how hold the game is, the controls are bad.
i9-13900KF | RTX 4090 | 64GB RAM | 1440p @ 240hz | Windows 11 installed on SSD

Audio – [5/10]

Average to good. Some decent ambiance and music.

Replay Factor (Longevity) – [1/10]

Once you solve it, done. No other content and no different paths.

Final Verdict – [6/10]

The Room is a short puzzle game that will take you about 2.5 hours to finish.

For me, the biggest negatives are the controls and the lack of replayability/longevity. The controls seem to be a leftover remnant from the mobile version. I hate how you can’t simply use your mouse scroll wheel to zoom in, you have to double click something. This leads to pretty much having to spam double clicks, as there are many not-so-obvious things you can zoom into.
The replay value is somewhat typical for puzzle or mystery games, as there often isn’t anything to do once you finish the game. Puzzle/mystery solved and no branching paths leads to questioning the longevity of the game. As such, once you complete The Room, there are zero things to do - no different replay path, no leaderboards, no speed running mode, nothing.

As for the positives, The Room has some clever puzzles. I often don’t particularly enjoy puzzle games, but The Room seems different, most of the puzzles are rooted in a sort of “Mechanical” aspect to where the contraptions verge on possible, meaning the inner tinkerer in me desperately wants to sit down and physically play with these fascinating mechanical triumphs.
Aside from the feel, the puzzles tend to have various different elements in them that almost feels like you’re playing a slightly different game with each puzzle. Sometimes you might be bouncing laser light around angles, or sometimes you’re doing Simon Says on a piano. The puzzles having different approaches to them makes each puzzle feel like a new take on a familiar formula.

Overall, I did enjoy my time with The Room, and while I do recommend it, I do have to again warn about the time to complete as well as the replay value. I would say that the base price of $5 might be a tad much, but $1 on sale is a great buy.

Recommend? [Y/N]

Yes

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Great atmospheric puzzle game. 1st in a series. You WILL want to move through the series when you get through this one so picking up all 4 during the Spring sale for under $10 is an amazing value!!

All in all a really good puzzle game with some great atmosphere, if a bit on the shorter side.

Each of the five puzzles is very well thought out. It's not super easy, but no so difficult that you'd need a degree or something to solve them. Each one is visually outstanding, and very satisfying to solve. I was able to finish all five in about 2 1/2 hours, only using one hint on the final one. All in all, a very solid experience.

It looks like the game goes on sale very often too; with huge price drops; so if $5 seems a bit steep to you, don't worry.

This is absolutely worth checking out if you're into good puzzle games.

You just click in a bunch of places and win the game. I was listening to a podcast in the background and still managed to finish all the puzzles in like 4.5 hours. I barely put a thought into the puzzle itself. Nothing like the original Myst or Exapunks, There's only 1 correct solution and not a lot of a ways you can fuck it up.
Not worth the money even though its 0.99$

The Room is an exceptional puzzle game that delivers an immersive and mind-bending experience. From the moment you start, the detailed environments and atmospheric sound design pull you into a world of mystery. The puzzles are cleverly crafted, offering a satisfying challenge without feeling frustrating. The sense of progression is rewarding, with each new puzzle revealing more about the intriguing story behind the game. The mechanics are intuitive, making it easy to jump in and enjoy, yet they provide enough depth to keep you engaged. Overall, The Room is a must-play for fans of puzzle games and anyone looking for a visually stunning and mentally stimulating adventure.

Cool puzzle game. Finished it in around 3h. It's not that difficult, there were times where I was stuck but overall nice experience. Onto the next ones!

I remember playing this on iOS years ago and really enjoyed playing through it again having forgotten most of the puzzles. Great atmosphere and some beautiful design with the engineering of the boxes. Doesn't outstay its welcome but enough content to be well worth the price. It's so much nicer to play with a mouse too!

If you enjoy escape rooms and the like and haven't played this then would definitely recommend it.

Kept my brain busy for a few hours. Frustration paid off in flashes of accomplishment. Cheaper than a movie ticket and lasted longer than a movie, so worth the five bucks I paid for it. Hints are kind of worthless, so be prepared to poke around clicking everything, unless you need to slide or rotate it instead. Any part of the box you can zoom in on will matter *at some point*; it might not be helpful now, but at least you'll figure out where not to focus in a hurry.

I really enjoyed the puzzles. I felt they were challenging and a lot of fun. I would like more of a "story" since there are notes left and it's not just the puzzles. Perhaps the story didn't end and continues in the next room. I plan to find out.

short but fun game
nice mystic atmosphere
the balancing of the puzzles is just right, they are challenging but not too hard

I really enjoyed playing this game with my kids. My 8 and 6 year old boys were very excited to play this. We took turns doing puzzles and whenever they got stuck I was able to make suggestions. My wife (non-gamer) also watched some times and said that she wants to play the next one with us.

Great for casual or young gamers. Also fun for dads :)

One of my all time favorite combinations of "point and click" and a good "puzzle" game. Very well executed - loved them all.

Amazing! Chilling music, moderate difficulty puzzles, addictive and short but again simply Amazing game! 3 Hours required to complete the game.

Very fun puzzle box game! Not too difficult but also not too easy.

A truly excellent escape room style game with the perfect difficulty level for me. I never got so stuck that I had to look something up, but I was often puzzling over things for several minutes all the same - there's nothing illogical or random which often frustrates me in puzzle games, it's all clear and fathomable but still challenging. There are in-game hints as well and though I didn't end up using them, I love when games do this so extra kudos for that!

This puzzle game is all about opening mechanical boxes step by step. You have to try a lot by clicking the various things sticking out and also perspective plays a vital role, so you rotate a lot to view things from a different angle. All is very logic and the controls work out fine. It is very satisfying to watch the animations of the box unfolding after solving a riddle, just to be presented by the next. There is also a bit of story presented in letter form that adds to the mystery. Great game!

Great, short game, reasonable difficulty and clues for when you are stuck.

Here’s the translation:

Although the game's name is "The Room," it is not an "escape the room" game. The game takes place entirely around a box. The only thing we see is that box, and in the game, we only solve puzzles that are hidden and made up inside the box. These puzzles don't rely on logical physical laws, etc. Essentially, we are just trying to press the right buttons in a series of events.

Besides that, the graphics and animations are nice.

Great puzzle game. I remember playing this on the phone years ago and loved it's unique puzzle solving style. I really hope they come out with a 5th game. Since this is the 1st game it is the shortest of them all with a little story development, but it's a great way to get to know it's mechanics and to see if this series is for you.