Underplayed Gems

QR Escape (2023)

QR Escape cover
Developer
Michael Henderson
Publisher
QR Mosaics
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Casual
Rating
4.4 of 5, 18 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.5 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

You play by solving puzzles that generate QR codes, then use a mobile reader to get passwords for in-game keypads, creating a calm, logical escape-room experience.

puzzle solvingcasualrelaxinginteractivelogicalatmosphericmysteryexploration

What players say

Players praise the unique QR code mechanic but are split on execution. Many find the mouse-based movement and looking controls janky, while the final puzzle is widely criticized for setting progress back significantly on a single mistake. The game is short with no save option, and QR codes refresh each playthrough, requiring a phone to scan.

Screenshots

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