Underplayed Gems

Alcatraz: VR Escape Room (2016)

Alcatraz: VR Escape Room cover
Developer
OriginsVR
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Indie, RPG, Simulation
Rating
4.1 of 5, 32 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.3 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

You explore a confined, story-driven space, piecing together clues and notes while feeling trapped and curious.

puzzle solvingatmosphericclaustrophobicnarrativeimmersivemoderate difficulty

What players say

Players call this a decent VR escape room that is short, around 30 to 45 minutes. The puzzles are on the easy side, and the ending is anticlimactic, hinting at a sequel. A few note item-clipping bugs and unresponsive controls, but it works well for newcomers to the genre.

Screenshots

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