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A mysterious invitation leads to the attic of an abandoned house. In the room is a cast-iron safe laced with strange carvings and on top, a note from your distant companion. It promises something ancient and astonishing concealed in the iron chamber - you need only find a way in.

2014IndieAdventure4.99 USDDeck VerifiedMetacritic 73Windowsby Fireproof Games
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    Syberia II

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    Dark Room

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    2020IndieAdventure2.99 USDSteam ↗
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    Quest room: Hanon

    After 20 years in search of the mysterious Egyptian artifact of Hanon, you managed to find the entrance, but to get inside you need to solve more than one puzzle. You do not have much time, you are locked in 4 walls and oxygen is running out.

    2018IndieAdventure2.99 USDSteam ↗
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    The Mirror's Curse

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    2024ActionIndieAdventure2.99 USDSteam ↗
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    The Room Two

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    2016IndieAdventure4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
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    The Room 4: Old Sins

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    2018IndieAdventure5.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
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    The Room VR: A Dark Matter

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    Ghost Town

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    Omega Agent

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    Rusty Lake: Roots

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Frequently asked about The Room

Is The Room verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — The Room is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does The Room cost?
The Room is listed on Steam at 4.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to The Room?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside The Room are The Room Two, The Room Three, Dark Room.
Who developed The Room?
The Room was developed by Fireproof Games.

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