The Room VR: A Dark Matter

Fireproof Studios

Rank: #1 / 6
Released: 2020
Studio: Fireproof Studios
Genre: puzzle video game

At a glance

The Room VR: A Dark Matter is a single-player puzzle adventure from Fireproof Studios, set at the British Institute of Archaeology in London in 1908. When an Egyptologist disappears, a police investigation leads into cryptic locations, unusual gadgets and an otherworldly discovery that blurs reality and illusion. The game is designed specifically for virtual reality: players inhabit its world and interact with strange contraptions using tracked controllers. It is VR-only and available for Microsoft Windows. Steam features include achievements and Family Sharing. Fireproof Games publishes the game, which continues The Room series. Its story pairs investigation and exploration with puzzles built around examining devices and places. The listed release date is March 26, 2020.

Who it is for

It suits players looking for a single-player VR puzzle adventure focused on investigation, exploration and interacting with contraptions. A VR setup and tracked controllers are required.

What is good

Designed specifically for virtual reality
Single-player puzzle adventure
Tracked controller support
Steam achievements and Family Sharing

What to know first

VR-only; not playable without virtual reality
Listed platform is Windows

Verdict

The Room VR: A Dark Matter centers its puzzle adventure on a 1908 disappearance, cryptic locations and interactive gadgets. Its VR-only format makes it a fit specifically for players with compatible VR equipment.