Escape: The Research Center (2025)

- Developer
- Woodcrest Games, LLC
- Platforms
- Windows
- Genres
- Adventure, Indie
- Rating
- 5.0 of 5, 7 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 9.2 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
A tense, claustrophobic puzzle game where a scientist races against a spreading toxin, solving intricate challenges while losing control.
tenseclaustrophobicpuzzlingisolationmind-bendingchallengingatmosphericurgent
What players say
Players say the puzzles are challenging and require attention to detail, with intuitive clues that avoid pixel hunting. A few puzzles are criticized for unclear verbiage or niche mechanics, and left-handed players note the lack of rebindable controls.
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