I Expect You To Die 3: Cog in the Machine (2023)

I Expect You To Die 3: Cog in the Machine cover

Developer: Schell Games
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Adventure, Simulation
Rating: 4.6 of 5, 630 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 6.5 hours
Where to get it: Steam

How it feels

A tense but comedic virtual reality escape room where you outwit a mad scientist with gadgets and disguises, each puzzle a life-or-death spy thriller.

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What players say

Players love the opening sequences and say the puzzles are the hardest in the series. Some find the controls buggy and the campaign short. Achievements involving speed runs are considered frustrating.

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Screenshots

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