Buy it if you like
- Story: 52 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Gameplay: 38 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Graphics: 38 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
- Crashes: 7 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
Based on 32k player reviews · updated
What players think
The recurring themes across 300 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.
Why players love itThings to know
64% of themes are praise27% are divided9% are complaints
Story
Players who bring up Story mostly praise it.
52 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Recommended for people who like casual puzzle games and light story telling element.
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
38 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
It has a mysterious, almost creepy feeling without being too stressful, and the story slowly builds through notes and strange discoveries.
Graphics
Players who bring up Graphics mostly praise it.
38 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Beautiful graphics and one can recognize a small element of horror as you solve the puzzles and learn the reality of the mystery.
Difficulty
Players who bring up Difficulty mostly praise it.
37 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
I also appreciated the difficulty curve, which ramps up thoughtfully, and the hint system that helps without spoiling the fun.
Audio
Players who bring up Audio mostly praise it.
21 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
The sound design, the creak of floorboards, and distant ticking, is the unsung hero that keeps the tension high.
Interface
Players who bring up Interface mostly praise it.
5 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
The primary strength of experiencing The Room is in its tactile interface.
+1 more players loved
Theme by theme
Scored on what reviews say about each topic, not the thumbs.
Players love
Story52 reviews
Gameplay38 reviews
Graphics38 reviews
Difficulty37 reviews
Audio21 reviews
Interface5 reviews
Co-op5 reviews
Divided opinion
Steam Deck100% still recommend
Performance100% still recommend
Bugs100% still recommend
Players complain
Crashes29% still recommend
What you get
Can you play it alone, does a controller work, does it run on your machine.
Play modes
- Single-player
Controller
Steam lists no controller support.
Store features
- Family Sharing
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Cloud
- Steam Trading Cards
Platforms
- Windows
Valve device support
Steam DeckVerified
SteamOSPlayable
Steam MachineVerified
Should I buy it now?
Based on Steam price history.
Lowest ever recorded
$0.99$4.99−80%
That's the lowest price we've ever recorded.
7 points recordedtoday · $0.99
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