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24 games like Escape Room - Der kranke Kollege (2026)

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The short version

Closest match: We Were Here, which both horror, psychological, atmospheric, puzzle and relaxing.
Escape Room - Der kranke Kollege is tagged Multiplayer, Free to Play, Horror, Puzzle, Investigation, Adventure, Logic, Escape Room by Steam players. Those tags are what the matching runs on.
24 games qualify, each with at least fifty player reviews behind its sentiment figure.
5 are free to download, so you can test the resemblance yourself at no cost.

Why players value Escape Room - Der kranke Kollege

The five things Steam players tag Escape Room - Der kranke Kollege with most. This is the yardstick every game below is measured against: the closer a game matches these, the more it is likely to scratch the same itch.

Multiplayer
Free to Play
Horror
Puzzle
Investigation

Escape Room - Der kranke Kollege at a glance
Reception	Very Positive on Steam (81% of 12,548)
Watch-outs	no widespread problems reported by players
Price	Free

Tags, sentiment and reported problems come from Steam players; the story line is from Wikipedia. We do not add a written opinion of our own.

How these were matched

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Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are thrown out before matching. Nearly everything is tagged Singleplayer, so matching on it is matching on nothing. That cutoff is computed from the catalogue rather than fixed, so it moves as the catalogue grows.

All 24, closest first

1
We Were Here
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, atmospheric, puzzle and relaxing; shares 10 player tags including Free to Play, Escape Room and Puzzle; released around the same time (2017).
Lost in a frozen wasteland and split up from your partner inside an abandoned castle, the only possession you have left is a walkie-talkie with a familiar voice on the other end. Can the two of you find your way out in time?
We Were Here at a glance
Released 2017 Studio Total Mayhem Games
Player sentiment 89% positive of 33,121 Price Free
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: Very Positive (89% of 33,121)
Matches Escape Room - Der kranke Kollege on: 5 of 5 — Multiplayer, Free to Play, Horror, Puzzle, Investigation
Why players like it: Free to Play, Co-op, Escape Room, Puzzle, Horror — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Escape Room - Der kranke Kollege: Free — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Escape Room - Der kranke Kollege:Free to PlayEscape RoomPuzzleHorrorPsychological HorrorExplorationFirst-PersonInvestigation
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We Were Here Forever
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, atmospheric, puzzle and relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Escape Room, Puzzle and Exploration; released around the same time (2022).
You both awaken imprisoned inside the sinister Castle Rock - were you betrayed, or simply not that clever? Find out in the greatest co-op puzzle adventure in the We Were Here Series! Do you and your partner have what it takes to face the dark forces of this realm or will you be trapped… forever?
We Were Here Forever at a glance
Released 2022 Studio Total Mayhem Games
Player sentiment 91% positive of 18,807 Price $17.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: Very Positive (91% of 18,807)
Matches Escape Room - Der kranke Kollege on: 3 of 5 — Multiplayer, Horror, Puzzle
Why players like it: Escape Room, Online Co-Op, Puzzle, Co-op, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Escape Room - Der kranke Kollege: $17.99 — $17.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Escape Room - Der kranke Kollege:Escape RoomPuzzleExplorationPsychological HorrorDetectiveCasualFirst-PersonHorror
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3
We Were Here Together
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, atmospheric, puzzle and relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Puzzle, Escape Room and Exploration; released around the same time (2019).
As we explore these frozen wastes, misfortune strikes once again. Through the fierce blizzard, a flare lights the sky, followed by a cry for help over the radio - broken, dying... No one else can come to their rescue. Can we make it back - together?
We Were Here Together at a glance
Released 2019 Studio Total Mayhem Games
Player sentiment 82% positive of 17,696 Price $4.93
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.2/10 · Steam: Very Positive (82% of 17,696)
Matches Escape Room - Der kranke Kollege on: 4 of 5 — Multiplayer, Horror, Puzzle, Investigation
Why players like it: Puzzle, Online Co-Op, Co-op Campaign, Story Rich, Escape Room — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Escape Room - Der kranke Kollege: $4.93 — $4.93 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Escape Room - Der kranke Kollege:PuzzleEscape RoomExplorationHorrorInvestigationFirst-PersonPsychological HorrorCasual
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4
Her Story
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, crime, puzzle and relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Investigation, Exploration and Detective.
A woman is interviewed seven times by the police. Search the video database and explore hundreds of authentic clips to discover her story in this groundbreaking and award winning narrative game.
Her Story at a glance
Released 2015 Studio Sam Barlow
Player sentiment 89% positive of 10,394 Price $9.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: Very Positive (89% of 10,394)
Matches Escape Room - Der kranke Kollege on: 2 of 5 — Puzzle, Investigation
Why players like it: Investigation, Typing, Choose Your Own Adventure, Interactive Fiction, Exploration — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Escape Room - Der kranke Kollege: $9.99 — $9.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Escape Room - Der kranke Kollege:InvestigationExplorationDetectivePuzzleCrimePsychological HorrorCasualRealistic
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5
Backrooms: Escape Together
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, atmospheric, puzzle and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Horror, Psychological Horror and Realistic; released around the same time (2022).
A visually lifelike co-op horror game for 1-6 people. Journey through 11 procedurally generated levels, using what's available to survive and progress deeper into the Backrooms.
Backrooms: Escape Together at a glance
Released 2022 Studio Triiodide Studios
Player sentiment 89% positive of 48,808 Price $9.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: Very Positive (89% of 48,808)
Matches Escape Room - Der kranke Kollege on: 3 of 5 — Multiplayer, Horror, Puzzle
Why players like it: Multiplayer, Horror, Psychological Horror, Online Co-Op, Survival Horror — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Escape Room - Der kranke Kollege: $9.99 — $9.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Escape Room - Der kranke Kollege:HorrorPsychological HorrorRealisticFirst-PersonCasualExplorationPuzzle
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Riven
Why it matched: both psychological, atmospheric, puzzle and relaxing; shares 9 player tags including Puzzle, Exploration and First-Person.
Uncover a story of intrigue, betrayal, and a civilization teetering on the brink of collapse as you solve intricate puzzles to unlock the secrets of Riven. Built from the ground-up and expanded from the award-winning original game released in 1997.
Riven at a glance
Released 1997 Studio Cyan Worlds
Player sentiment 92% positive of 2,865 Price $20.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: Very Positive (92% of 2,865)
Matches Escape Room - Der kranke Kollege on: 2 of 5 — Puzzle, Investigation
Why players like it: Puzzle, Adventure, Exploration, First-Person, Story Rich — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Escape Room - Der kranke Kollege: $20.99 — $20.99 pricier
Watch-outs: players report performance and stutter, crashes and freezes, visual glitches (details)
Shared with Escape Room - Der kranke Kollege:PuzzleExplorationFirst-PersonCasualLogicRealisticInvestigationRelaxing
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7
Dr. Langeskov, The Tiger, and The Terribly Cursed Emerald: A Whirlwind Heist
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, crime, atmospheric, puzzle and relaxing; shares 5 player tags including Free to Play, First-Person and Casual.
A 15 minute heist game by Crows Crows Crows & Directed by William Pugh (The Stanley Parable). Slip into the soft-soled shoes of the mastermind responsible for the greatest heist- oh god I can’t do this any more, i’m joining the strike. good luck writing the steam description. -tina
Dr. Langeskov, The Tiger, and The Terribly Cursed Emerald: A Whirlwind Heist at a glance
Released 2015 Studio Crows Crows Crows
Player sentiment 93% positive of 10,175 Price Free
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: Very Positive (93% of 10,175)
Matches Escape Room - Der kranke Kollege on: 2 of 5 — Free to Play, Puzzle
Why players like it: Free to Play, Comedy, First-Person, Narration, Indie — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Escape Room - Der kranke Kollege: Free — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Escape Room - Der kranke Kollege:Free to PlayFirst-PersonCasualPuzzlePsychological Horror
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8
Sherlock Holmes: The Devil's Daughter
Why it matched: both psychological, crime, atmospheric, puzzle and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Detective, Puzzle and Crime; released around the same time (2016).
Experience a fantastic adventure with unique gameplay that blends investigation, action and exploration in a breath-taking thriller that will test the limits of your nerves and intelligence. Play as the great detective and track down evil in the darkest corners of London and the human soul…
Sherlock Holmes: The Devil's Daughter at a glance
Released 2016 Studio Frogwares
Player sentiment 80% positive of 14,479 Price $2.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.8/10 · Steam: Very Positive (80% of 14,479)
Matches Escape Room - Der kranke Kollege on: 3 of 5 — Multiplayer, Puzzle, Investigation
Why players like it: Adventure, Detective, Mystery, Story Rich, Puzzle — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Escape Room - Der kranke Kollege: $2.99 — $2.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Escape Room - Der kranke Kollege:DetectivePuzzleCrimeInvestigationFirst-PersonCasual
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9
OneShot
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, atmospheric, puzzle and relaxing; shares 5 player tags including Puzzle, Multiple Endings and Exploration; released around the same time (2016).
OneShot is a surreal top down Puzzle/Adventure game with unique gameplay capabilities. You are to guide a child through a mysterious world on a mission to restore its long-dead sun. The world knows you exist.
OneShot at a glance
Released 2016 Studio Future Cat LLC
Player sentiment 98% positive of 64,849 Price $9.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.4/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (98% of 64,849)
Matches Escape Room - Der kranke Kollege on: 1 of 5 — Puzzle
Why players like it: Story Rich, Pixel Graphics, Indie, Great Soundtrack, Cute — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Escape Room - Der kranke Kollege: $9.99 — $9.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Escape Room - Der kranke Kollege:PuzzleMultiple EndingsExplorationPsychological HorrorCasual
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10
The Test
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, atmospheric and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Multiple Endings, Psychological Horror and Horror; released around the same time (2020).
You will answer a series of questions that will reveal truths from deep within. These questions may make you uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and if you do, are you sure you want the answers you seek?
The Test at a glance
Released 2020 Studio Randumb Studios
Player sentiment 97% positive of 20,122 Price $1.19
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (97% of 20,122)
Matches Escape Room - Der kranke Kollege on: 2 of 5 — Horror, Investigation
Why players like it: Choose Your Own Adventure, Simulation, Multiple Endings, Story Rich, Pixel Graphics — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Escape Room - Der kranke Kollege: $1.19 — $1.19 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Escape Room - Der kranke Kollege:Multiple EndingsPsychological HorrorHorrorInvestigationDetectiveCasualImmersive Sim
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11
Unheard - Voices of Crime
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, crime, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 5 player tags including Detective, Puzzle and Horror; released around the same time (2019).
What if you could hear every word spoken at the scene of a crime? “Acoustic Detectives” wanted for testing our new device! Return aurally to crime scenes and use the voices you hear to identify potential suspects and solve the mysteries. What is it that’s connecting these seemingly unrelated cases?
Unheard - Voices of Crime at a glance
Released 2019 Studio NEXT Studios
Player sentiment 96% positive of 33,900 Price $6.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (96% of 33,900)
Matches Escape Room - Der kranke Kollege on: 3 of 5 — Horror, Puzzle, Investigation
Why players like it: Detective, Puzzle, Mystery, Indie, RPG — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Escape Room - Der kranke Kollege: $6.99 — $6.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Escape Room - Der kranke Kollege:DetectivePuzzleHorrorInvestigationCrime
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12
FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S: HELP WANTED
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, atmospheric, puzzle and relaxing; shares 5 player tags including Horror, First-Person and Psychological Horror; released around the same time (2019).
Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted is a collection of classic and original mini-games set in the Five Nights universe. Experience the horror in flat (non-VR) mode or VR. Oculus Rift and HTC Vive are supported. A VR Headset is NOT required to play.
FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S: HELP WANTED at a glance
Released 2019 Studio Steel Wool Studios
Player sentiment 96% positive of 13,118 Price $29.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (96% of 13,118)
Matches Escape Room - Der kranke Kollege on: 2 of 5 — Horror, Puzzle
Why players like it: Horror, VR, Singleplayer, Robots, Survival Horror — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Escape Room - Der kranke Kollege: $29.99 — $29.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Escape Room - Der kranke Kollege:HorrorFirst-PersonPsychological HorrorCasualPuzzle
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13
Professional Fishing
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, atmospheric and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Free to Play, Casual and Realistic; released around the same time (2018).
Are you falling asleep with a rod? Never again! Professional Fishing will never let you fall asleep! Play an amazing fishing simulator and feel like a real angler! Create your own fishing club and compete with others!
Professional Fishing at a glance
Released 2018 Studio MasterCode
Player sentiment 76% positive of 4,260 Price Free
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.5/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (76% of 4,260)
Matches Escape Room - Der kranke Kollege on: 2 of 5 — Multiplayer, Free to Play
Why players like it: Fishing, Free to Play, Simulation, Multiplayer, Massively Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Escape Room - Der kranke Kollege: Free — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Escape Room - Der kranke Kollege:Free to PlayCasualRealisticRelaxingFirst-PersonExplorationPsychological Horror
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14
Cube Escape: Paradox
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 6 player tags including Puzzle, Free to Play and Psychological Horror; released around the same time (2018).
The tenth Cube Escape follows the story of detective Dale Vandermeer who finds himself trapped in two different universes and needs to escape. Cube Escape: Paradox will be released together with the accompanying Paradox: A Rusty Lake Film.
Cube Escape: Paradox at a glance
Released 2018 Studio Rusty Lake
Player sentiment 97% positive of 12,197 Price Free
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (97% of 12,197)
Matches Escape Room - Der kranke Kollege on: 4 of 5 — Multiplayer, Free to Play, Horror, Puzzle
Why players like it: Puzzle, Free to Play, Psychological Horror, Point & Click, Mystery — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Escape Room - Der kranke Kollege: Free — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Escape Room - Der kranke Kollege:PuzzleFree to PlayPsychological HorrorEscape RoomHorrorDetective
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15
The Room
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, atmospheric, puzzle and relaxing; shares 5 player tags including Puzzle, Horror and Casual.
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.
The Room at a glance
Released 2014 Studio Fireproof Games
Player sentiment 98% positive of 31,750 Price $4.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (98% of 31,750)
Matches Escape Room - Der kranke Kollege on: 3 of 5 — Multiplayer, Horror, Puzzle
Why players like it: Puzzle, Mystery, Point & Click, Atmospheric, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Escape Room - Der kranke Kollege: $4.99 — $4.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Escape Room - Der kranke Kollege:PuzzleHorrorCasualFirst-PersonEscape Room
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16
Strobophagia | Rave Horror
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 6 player tags including Multiple Endings, Psychological Horror and Horror; released around the same time (2020).
An occult forest rave ⸸ Strange rituals ⸸ Enigmatic organisers ⸸ An ancient evil ⸸ Pure Psychedelic Horror
Strobophagia | Rave Horror at a glance
Released 2020 Studio Green Tile Digital
Player sentiment 83% positive of 110 Price $19.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.1/10 · Steam: Very Positive (83% of 110)
Matches Escape Room - Der kranke Kollege on: 2 of 5 — Horror, Puzzle
Why players like it: Psychedelic, Adventure, Survival Horror, Choices Matter, Multiple Endings — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Escape Room - Der kranke Kollege: $19.99 — $19.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Escape Room - Der kranke Kollege:Multiple EndingsPsychological HorrorHorrorFirst-PersonExplorationPuzzle
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17
Sally Face - Episode One
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, atmospheric, puzzle and relaxing; shares 4 player tags including Psychological Horror, Horror and Puzzle; released around the same time (2016).
An unsettling adventure following a boy with a prosthetic face. After a string of mysterious murders, Sal and his three friends discover something truly sinister casting shadows over their small town.
Sally Face - Episode One at a glance
Released 2016 Studio Portable Moose
Player sentiment 97% positive of 29,068 Price $2.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (97% of 29,068)
Matches Escape Room - Der kranke Kollege on: 2 of 5 — Horror, Puzzle
Why players like it: Story Rich, Psychological Horror, Indie, Horror, Dark — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Escape Room - Der kranke Kollege: $2.99 — $2.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Escape Room - Der kranke Kollege:Psychological HorrorHorrorPuzzleCasual
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18
The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, atmospheric and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Multiple Endings, First-Person and Psychological Horror; released around the same time (2022).
The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe is an expanded re-imagining of 2013's The Stanley Parable. You will play as Stanley, and you will not play as Stanley. You will make a choice, and you will become powerless. You are not here to win. The Stanley Parable is a game that plays you.
The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe at a glance
Released 2022 Studio Crows Crows Crows
Player sentiment 94% positive of 36,046 Price $24.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: Very Positive (94% of 36,046)
Matches Escape Room - Der kranke Kollege on: 1 of 5 — Horror
Why players like it: Multiple Endings, Comedy, Choices Matter, Walking Simulator, Narration — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Escape Room - Der kranke Kollege: $24.99 — $24.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Escape Room - Der kranke Kollege:Multiple EndingsFirst-PersonPsychological HorrorExplorationCasualHorror
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19
Return of the Obra Dinn
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 5 player tags including Detective, Puzzle and First-Person; released around the same time (2018).
Lost at sea 1803 ~ The good ship Obra Dinn.
Return of the Obra Dinn at a glance
Released 2018 Studio Lucas Pope
Player sentiment 97% positive of 35,093 Price $19.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.4/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (97% of 35,093)
Matches Escape Room - Der kranke Kollege on: 2 of 5 — Horror, Puzzle
Why players like it: Detective, Mystery, Puzzle, Story Rich, Atmospheric — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Escape Room - Der kranke Kollege: $19.99 — $19.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Escape Room - Der kranke Kollege:DetectivePuzzleFirst-PersonMultiple EndingsHorror
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20
What Remains of Edith Finch
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 5 player tags including First-Person, Exploration and Psychological Horror; released around the same time (2017).
What Remains of Edith Finch is a collection of strange tales about a family in Washington state. As Edith, you’ll explore the colossal Finch house, searching for stories as she explores her family history and tries to figure out why she's the last one in her family left alive.
What Remains of Edith Finch at a glance
Released 2017 Studio Giant Sparrow
Player sentiment 96% positive of 52,603 Price $4.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.4/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (96% of 52,603)
Matches Escape Room - Der kranke Kollege on: 2 of 5 — Horror, Puzzle
Why players like it: Story Rich, Atmospheric, Walking Simulator, First-Person, Mystery — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Escape Room - Der kranke Kollege: $4.99 — $4.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Escape Room - Der kranke Kollege:First-PersonExplorationPsychological HorrorPuzzleHorror
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21
Resident Evil 7 Biohazard
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 5 player tags including Horror, First-Person and Psychological Horror; released around the same time (2017).
Fear and isolation seep through the walls of an abandoned southern farmhouse. "7" marks a new beginning for survival horror with the “Isolated View” of the visceral new first-person perspective.
Resident Evil 7 Biohazard at a glance
Released 2017 Studio CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Player sentiment 95% positive of 126,252 Price $19.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.4/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (95% of 126,252)
Matches Escape Room - Der kranke Kollege on: 3 of 5 — Multiplayer, Horror, Puzzle
Why players like it: Horror, Survival Horror, First-Person, Singleplayer, Gore — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Escape Room - Der kranke Kollege: $19.99 — $19.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Escape Room - Der kranke Kollege:HorrorFirst-PersonPsychological HorrorPuzzleExploration
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22
Bendy and the Ink Machine
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 5 player tags including Horror, First-Person and Puzzle; released around the same time (2017).
Bendy and the Ink Machine® is the first person puzzle action horror game that will forever ruin your childhood love of cartoons.
Bendy and the Ink Machine at a glance
Released 2017 Studio Not recorded
Player sentiment 89% positive of 36,934 Price $5.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.4/10 · Steam: Very Positive (89% of 36,934)
Matches Escape Room - Der kranke Kollege on: 3 of 5 — Free to Play, Horror, Puzzle
Why players like it: Horror, First-Person, Singleplayer, Puzzle, Cartoony — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Escape Room - Der kranke Kollege: $5.99 — $5.99 pricier
Watch-outs: players report softlocks and broken quests, performance and stutter, lost progress or broken saves, crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Escape Room - Der kranke Kollege:HorrorFirst-PersonPuzzlePsychological HorrorFree to Play
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Resident Evil 7 Teaser: Beginning Hour
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 5 player tags including Horror, Free to Play and First-Person; released around the same time (2016).
You wake up alone on the floor of an abandoned farmhouse. Daylight is quickly fading. You must find a way out. A thrilling horror experience for the five senses. This full model change to the "Isolated View", and photorealistic graphics of RE Engine mark a new beginning for survival horror.
Resident Evil 7 Teaser: Beginning Hour at a glance
Released 2016 Studio CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Player sentiment 89% positive of 4,839 Price Free
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: Very Positive (89% of 4,839)
Matches Escape Room - Der kranke Kollege on: 4 of 5 — Multiplayer, Free to Play, Horror, Puzzle
Why players like it: Horror, Survival Horror, Gore, Free to Play, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Escape Room - Der kranke Kollege: Free — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Escape Room - Der kranke Kollege:HorrorFree to PlayFirst-PersonPsychological HorrorPuzzle
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Layers of Fear (2016)
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 5 player tags including Horror, Psychological Horror and First-Person; released around the same time (2016).
A first-person psychological horror with a strong emphasis on atmosphere and storytelling. Explore an ever-shifting Victorian mansion as a painter seeking to complete his masterpiece, even at the cost of his own sanity.
Layers of Fear (2016) at a glance
Released 2016 Studio Bloober Team SA
Player sentiment 88% positive of 27,676 Price $1.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: Very Positive (88% of 27,676)
Matches Escape Room - Der kranke Kollege on: 3 of 5 — Multiplayer, Horror, Puzzle
Why players like it: Horror, Psychological Horror, Atmospheric, Walking Simulator, First-Person — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Escape Room - Der kranke Kollege: $1.99 — $1.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Escape Room - Der kranke Kollege:HorrorPsychological HorrorFirst-PersonPuzzleExploration
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Common questions

What game is most like Escape Room - Der kranke Kollege?

We Were Here, on the evidence we have. It both horror, psychological, atmospheric, puzzle and relaxing. That is a statement about overlap, not a promise you will like it as much: two games can share every tag and still feel different to play.

How is "similar to Escape Room - Der kranke Kollege" decided?

By overlap on the tags Steam players applied to each game, the formal genres, the themes both sit in, and whether the same studio made them. Tags carry the most weight because players write them, so they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are ignored: matching on "Singleplayer" is matching on nothing. Every entry below shows exactly what it matched on.

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No. They are ordered by how much they overlap with Escape Room - Der kranke Kollege. Where two games overlap equally, the better received one goes first, but that only moves a game a place or two. Each entry shows its own player sentiment so you can weigh that separately.

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No. The order is computed from tag and genre overlap and nothing else. No placement here can be bought, and a game appearing high on this page is a statement about resemblance rather than an endorsement.

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