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The Room 4: Old Sins

Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS • 2021

Should you play it?

The disappearance of an ambitious engineer and his high-society wife provokes a hunt for a precious artefact. The trail leads you to the attic of their home, and the discovery of an old, peculiar dollhouse. What secrets lie within these walls?

What works

  • Intricate and rewarding puzzles
  • Immersive lovecraftian atmosphere
  • Beautiful and detailed visuals
  • Engaging and coherent story
  • Smooth and intuitive gameplay

Things to keep in mind

  • Some control and interaction clunkiness
  • Shorter length compared to previous entries
  • Minimal customization options
  • Lack of multiplayer or social features
  • Some puzzles may feel easier or less challenging

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • The Room Three

  • The House of Da Vinci 3

  • New York Mysteries: Secrets of the Mafia Collector's Edition

  • The Room Two

  • The 7th Guest VR

  • Foolish Mortals

Less thrilling

Games that feels like The Room 4: Old Sins but with less suspense and thrill

  • The Inheritance of Crimson Manor

  • The House of Da Vinci 2

  • Eventide: Slavic Fable

  • The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition

  • realMyst: Masterpiece Edition

  • The House of Tesla: Definitive Edition

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Last update: 21/08/2026