Vaporum: Lockdown similar games & best alternatives

Vaporum: Lockdown

PlayStation 4, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch • 2020

Should you play it?

Vaporum: Lockdown, a prequel to Vaporum, is a grid-based dungeon crawler RPG in an original steampunk setting, inspired by old-school classics of the genre. Follow the story of Ellie Teller, a scientist struggling to survive disastrous events that happened in the tower of Arx Vaporum.

What works

  • Challenging and rewarding puzzles
  • Tactical real-time combat with pause
  • Immersive steampunk atmosphere
  • Open-level design with secrets
  • Meaningful character progression

Things to keep in mind

  • High puzzle density can be tedious
  • Some puzzles require trial and error
  • Lack of multiplayer or social features
  • Instant-death traps cause frustration
  • Limited character customization

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Last update: 13/09/2026