Captive (2018)

Developer: Dead Inside Studio
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Indie, RPG
Rating: 4.6 of 5, 120 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 2.4 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

Trapped in a dark cell with worsening wounds, you solve puzzles under time pressure to survive and escape.

horroratmosphericmysterioustensesurvivalpuzzlefemale protagonistfirst-person

What players say

Players call it a short, timed escape room with a story that twists at the end. Movement is slow on purpose, and while puzzles are simple, the timer keeps pressure on. Reviews split on plot clarity, but agree it offers multiple endings.

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