The Room VR: A Dark Matter similar games & best alternatives

The Room VR: A Dark Matter

PlayStation VR, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation VR2, SteamVR, Meta Quest 2, Oculus VR, Oculus Quest • 2020

Should you play it?

The British Institute of Archaeology, London, 1908: The disappearance of an esteemed Egyptologist prompts a Police investigation into the unknown. Explore cryptic locations, examine fantastic gadgets and uncover an otherworldly discovery which blurs the line between reality and illusion.

What works
  • Immersive vr puzzle experience
  • Highly detailed and atmospheric environments
  • Intuitive and engaging puzzle mechanics
  • Strong narrative and series continuity
  • Accessible hint system
Things to keep in mind
  • Short playtime and low replay value
  • Limited locomotion and exploration
  • Some controls can feel clunky
  • Price considered high by some for length
  • Lack of multiplayer or social features

What to play next

Similar games, hidden gems, and fresh directions from this game.

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • A Fisherman's Tale

  • The Guest

  • Red Matter

  • Awareness Rooms

  • Etherborn

  • Nevermind

  • Journey of a Roach

  • The Room

  • Tested on Humans: Escape Room
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Etherborn

  • THE ENIGMA MACHINE

  • Ghost Town
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  • Creativity

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  • Escapism

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Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Why this game works” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

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The Room VR: A Dark Matter: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Competition, Thrill. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Health. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Continuation, Value.

Why this game works

A motivational profile of the game, with the closest similar game for each player motivation.

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  • Competence

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  • Continuation

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    "Short game length (~1-2 hours) and limited replay value lead to low habitual or long-term engagement."

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  • Escapism

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  • Experimenting

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  • Health

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