The Hallway - Escape Room (2023)

Developer: Cosmic Stag Games
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Genres: Adventure, Indie, Early Access
Rating: 4.7 of 5, 36 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 53 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A slow-burn, first-person puzzle game that feels like exploring a quiet, foreboding house while piecing together a mystery through object interaction and logical deduction.

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What players say

Players praise the atmosphere and puzzle design as harder and more creative than typical escape room games, with a strong story focus. Development is early and only one room is available, so the experience is short. Some find rotating objects clunky and a few report logic issues early on.

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