Free Escape Room Games on Steam
Steam currently has 392 Escape Room games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best free games ranked by popularity and ratings. Data for this list is calculated from reviews and player counts reported directly by Steam and will be updated in real-time. Free Escape Room game rankings were last updated on 3/4/2024.
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1. We Were Here
Lost in a frozen wasteland and split up from your partner inside an abandoned castle, the only possession you have left is a walkie-talkie with a familiar voice on the other end. Can the two of you find your way out in time?
We Were Here holds the #1 spot for "best free Escape Room game on Steam" with a Player Score of 89. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 26,740 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,215 positive reviews and 2,525 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run We Were Here on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 2/3/2017 |
| Franchise | Total Mayhem Games |
| Developer | Total Mayhem Games |
| Publisher | Total Mayhem Games |
| Steam App Id | 582500 |
2. Cube Escape: Paradox
The tenth Cube Escape follows the story of detective Dale Vandermeer who finds himself trapped in two different universes and needs to escape. Cube Escape: Paradox will be released together with the accompanying Paradox: A Rusty Lake Film.
Cube Escape: Paradox has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Escape Room games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,249 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,024 positive reviews and 225 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Cube Escape: Paradox on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 9/20/2018 |
| Franchise | Rusty Lake |
| Developer | Rusty Lake |
| Publisher | Rusty Lake |
| Steam App Id | 909080 |
3. Adventure Escape Mysteries
Experience the unique puzzles and critically-acclaimed stories enjoyed by tens of millions of players. Investigate cryptic clues, unravel a mystery, and solve puzzles in beautifully illustrated adventures!
Adventure Escape Mysteries has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Escape Room games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 657 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 567 positive reviews and 90 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Adventure Escape Mysteries on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 5/5/2020 |
| Developer | Haiku Games Co |
| Publisher | Haiku Games Co |
| Steam App Id | 1141020 |
4. Samsara Room
You woke up in a mysterious room you have never seen before. Can you find another way out? Samsara Room is a remake of the praised predecessor of the Rusty Lake & Cube Escape series.
Samsara Room has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Escape Room games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,222 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,006 positive reviews and 216 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Release Date | 4/29/2020 |
| Franchise | Rusty Lake |
| Developer | Rusty Lake |
| Publisher | Rusty Lake |
| Steam App Id | 1281800 |
5. Escape Room - Der kranke Kollege
You only wanted to make a visit to your sick colleague, but what you encounter is beyond your imagination. Discover the secrets of your colleague and find a way to escape the trap.
Escape Room - Der kranke Kollege has achieved a Player Score of 82, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Escape Room games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,666 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,995 positive reviews and 1,671 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Escape Room - Der kranke Kollege on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 9/5/2020 |
| Developer | Bitbeast Games |
| Publisher | Bitbeast Games |
| Steam App Id | 1301720 |
6. Unsolved Case
A new lead turns up old doubts about an 'Unsolved Case'. A trap, or a copycat killer? In this co-op puzzle game prequel to the award-winning Cryptic Killer series, put on your detective badges as you collaborate and communicate to crack the codes, solve the riddles, and catch the Cryptic Killer.
Unsolved Case has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Escape Room games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,264 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,801 positive reviews and 463 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 11/24/2022 |
| Franchise | Eleven Puzzles |
| Developer | Eleven Puzzles |
| Publisher | Eleven Puzzles |
| Steam App Id | 2084050 |
7. Escape Memoirs: Mini Stories
"Escape Memoirs: Mini Stories" is a series of co-operative escape-room style puzzle scenarios. Each one is sure to test your wits as you try to overcome the challenges that stand in the way of your escape.
Escape Memoirs: Mini Stories has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Escape Room games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,317 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,723 positive reviews and 594 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Escape Memoirs: Mini Stories on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 9/30/2022 |
| Franchise | 0 Deer Soft |
| Developer | 0 Deer Soft |
| Publisher | 0 Deer Soft Partnership |
| Steam App Id | 2098350 |
8. In Sink: A Co-Op Escape Prologue
Work together to solve puzzles and clear the escape rooms in this multiplayer co-op adventure prologue. Victory requires more than just you and your partner thinking alike - you'll have to be In Sink.
In Sink: A Co-Op Escape Prologue has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Escape Room games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,032 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,569 positive reviews and 463 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 2/25/2023 |
| Developer | Clock Out Games |
| Publisher | Clock Out Games |
| Steam App Id | 2289970 |
9. King's Quest
King’s Quest is a collection of five different chapter releases, each focusing on an untold tale in Graham’s past. Discover a wondrous world full of whimsical characters, charming puzzles and perilous dangers in this fun and enchanting coming of age story.
King's Quest has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Escape Room games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,754 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,480 positive reviews and 274 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Release Date | 7/28/2015 |
| Developer | The Odd Gentlemen |
| Publisher | Sierra |
| Steam App Id | 345390 |
10. 100 Doors Game - Escape from School
A girl named Mia is locked inside a school. Help her escape by solving puzzles and riddles, as well as finding hidden objects along the way that open the doors of every single room she finds herself trapped in.
100 Doors Game - Escape from School has achieved a Player Score of 70, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Escape Room games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 853 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 624 positive reviews and 229 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play 100 Doors Game - Escape from School on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
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 | 150 | 2/3/2017 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 148 | 9/20/2018 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 120 | 5/5/2020 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 87 | 4/29/2020 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 44 | 9/5/2020 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 38 | 11/24/2022 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 36 | 9/30/2022 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 19 | 2/25/2023 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 16 | 7/28/2015 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 15 | 3/20/2020 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 13 | 9/7/2021 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 8 | 8/7/2023 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 2/12/2023 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 1/19/2022 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 4/27/2024 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 6/29/2023 | 58 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 11/24/2023 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 8/25/2023 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 1/1/2020 | 40 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 1/29/2021 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 4). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 4). We Were Here on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 26). Cube Escape: Paradox on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 8). Adventure Escape Mysteries on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 26). Samsara Room on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 14). Escape Room - Der kranke Kollege on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 29). Unsolved Case on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 28). Escape Memoirs: Mini Stories on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 23). In Sink: A Co-Op Escape Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 21). King's Quest on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 4). 100 Doors Game - Escape from School on Steam. Steam Store.