Free Escape Room Games on Steam
Steam currently has 483 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 11/6/2024.
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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 28,902 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 26,125 positive reviews and 2,777 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. 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 82, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Escape Room games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 838 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 730 positive reviews and 108 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 |
3. 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 80, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Escape Room games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11,804 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,630 positive reviews and 2,174 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 |
4. 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 #4 spot for the best free Escape Room games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,065 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,322 positive reviews and 743 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 |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2098350 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best free Escape Room games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,061 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,495 positive reviews and 566 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 |
6. 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 94, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Escape Room games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,186 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,914 positive reviews and 272 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 |
7. In Sink: A Co-Op Escape Prologue
Play an early version of the first level for free! Work together to solve the puzzles and escape a desert island in this multiplayer co-op adventure. Success requires more than just you and your partner thinking alike - you'll have to communicate and stay In Sink to overcome the challenges ahead.
In Sink: A Co-Op Escape Prologue has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Escape Room games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,722 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,179 positive reviews and 543 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 |
| Franchise | Kwalee Ltd |
| Developer | Clock Out Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2289970 |
8. 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 #8 spot for the best free Escape Room games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,815 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,580 positive reviews and 235 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 |
9. Escape Memoirs: Questionable Side Stories
'Escape Memoirs: Questionable Side Stories' is a humorous co-operative escape room game where you are a henchman who has to make his way through variety of puzzles to make it to a job interview on time. Can you solve all of the puzzles that stand in the way of your employment?
Escape Memoirs: Questionable Side Stories has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Escape Room games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,355 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,290 positive reviews and 65 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Escape Memoirs: Questionable Side Stories on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 8/7/2023 |
| Franchise | 0 Deer Soft |
| Developer | 0 Deer Soft |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2363730 |
10. The Timeless Child - Prologue
The Timeless Child is a 2-player puzzle-adventure coop game with first-person view. Embark on a journey, through time and space, to save Emily Wells from her endless temporal jail.
The Timeless Child - Prologue has achieved a Player Score of 73, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Escape Room games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,846 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,154 positive reviews and 692 negative reviews — making it "Mostly 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 | 12/10/2021 |
| Developer | Timeless Tale |
| Publisher | Timeless Tale |
| Steam App Id | 1792010 |
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| 260 | 2/3/2017 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 195 | 5/5/2020 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 190 | 9/5/2020 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 164 | 9/30/2022 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 136 | 11/24/2022 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 87 | 9/20/2018 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 60 | 2/25/2023 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 48 | 4/29/2020 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 36 | 8/7/2023 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 31 | 12/10/2021 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 25 | 8/28/2024 | 50 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 22 | 2/12/2023 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 21 | 7/28/2015 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 14 | 3/20/2020 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 6/29/2023 | 56 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 9/7/2021 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 3/3/2017 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 12/31/2024 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 5/16/2024 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 5/1/2020 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 6). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 6). We Were Here on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 9). Adventure Escape Mysteries on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 10). Escape Room - Der kranke Kollege on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 23). Escape Memoirs: Mini Stories on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). Unsolved Case on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 28). Cube Escape: Paradox on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). In Sink: A Co-Op Escape Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 16). Samsara Room on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 20). Escape Memoirs: Questionable Side Stories on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 24). The Timeless Child - Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.