Free Escape Room Games on Steam
Steam currently has 576 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 7/14/2025.
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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 88. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 30,249 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 27,221 positive reviews and 3,028 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 We Were Here on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| 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
Play a story-driven room escape game with unique puzzles enjoyed by tens of millions of players. Solve mysteries, puzzle through escape rooms, and find the clue that will crack the case in a critically acclaimed puzzle adventure game!
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 954 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 824 positive reviews and 130 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 12,179 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,908 positive reviews and 2,271 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. The Mr. Rabbit Magic Show
The incredible Mr. Rabbit invites you all to a mysterious magic show! Celebrate 10 years of Rusty Lake with a new free-to-play point-and-click adventure that promises to delight and… shock you with its sleight of hand!
The Mr. Rabbit Magic Show 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 3,335 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,291 positive reviews and 44 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 | 4/30/2025 |
| Franchise | Rusty Lake |
| Developer | Rusty Lake |
| Publisher | Rusty Lake |
| Steam App Id | 3472550 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best free Escape Room games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,714 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,413 positive reviews and 301 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 |
6. 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 82, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Escape Room games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,487 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,638 positive reviews and 849 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 |
7. 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 85, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Escape Room games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,787 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,086 positive reviews and 701 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 |
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 9,304 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,056 positive reviews and 248 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. United heist
Your crew consists of two elite thieves. A client hires you to steal a mysterious item. One handles intel; the other infiltrates. Choose your roles and master the heist in this asymmetric co-op puzzle game.
United heist has achieved a Player Score of 79, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Escape Room games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,834 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,510 positive reviews and 324 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 United heist on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 2/12/2023 |
| Developer | No more sleep |
| Publisher | No more sleep |
| Steam App Id | 2119740 |
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 2,949 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,210 positive reviews and 739 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 |
More Free Escape Room Games
Explore even more rankings for the 63 best free Escape Room games available on Steam.
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| 142 | 2/3/2017 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 87 | 5/5/2020 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 83 | 9/5/2020 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 77 | 4/30/2025 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 67 | 9/20/2018 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 63 | 9/30/2022 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 60 | 11/24/2022 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 30 | 4/29/2020 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 19 | 2/12/2023 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 16 | 12/10/2021 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 15 | 2/25/2023 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 13 | 7/28/2015 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 12 | 9/7/2021 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 8/28/2024 | 43 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 6/29/2023 | 57 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 3/20/2020 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 12/31/2024 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 8/2/2023 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 11/11/2022 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 12/12/2017 | 36 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 14). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 14). We Were Here on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 16). Adventure Escape Mysteries on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 24). Escape Room - Der kranke Kollege on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 2). The Mr. Rabbit Magic Show on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 31). Cube Escape: Paradox on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 11). Escape Memoirs: Mini Stories on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 13). Unsolved Case on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 25). Samsara Room on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 7). United heist on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 26). The Timeless Child - Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.