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Zero Escape: Zero Time Dilemma

Nine participants awaken, trapped in an underground facility. To escape, they must play a game with deadly consequences. Who will live, and who will die? The choice is yours. Let the Decision Game begin…

Player score
8.2/10
4,898 reviews
Released
2016
Developer
Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.
Platforms
1 systems
Critics
78
Steam Deck
verified
Download
4 GB
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What is Zero Escape: Zero Time Dilemma?

Nine participants awaken, trapped in an underground facility. To escape, they must play a game with deadly consequences. Who will live, and who will die? The choice is yours. Let the Decision Game begin…

Description as published by the developer on its own store page, read 30 August 2026. It is marketing copy, not our assessment.

The record

Catalogue facts
First released28 June 2016
DeveloperSpike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.
PublisherSpike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.
PlatformsPC
GenresAdventure
Languages2 supported

Source. Catalogue facts from Wikidata , seeded TBA. Store data from Steam, read 30 August 2026.

How was Zero Escape: Zero Time Dilemma received?

Players82%positive of 4,898 · Very Positive
Metacritic78critic aggregate, PC
Achievements33on Steam

Method. Player figures are Steam's own totals for the PC version, read 30 August 2026. The Metacritic score is the one Steam publishes on its store page and can lag the site itself. Metacritic page. Neither is our opinion. We have not published a review of this game.

What does it support?

Technical support
CapabilitySupport
ControllerNot stated
Cloud savesYes
Cross-platform playNo
Mod supportNo official workshop
Online playSingle-player only
In-game purchasesNo
Steam Deckverified
Download size4 GB
Add-on contentNone listed
Age gateNone

Content descriptors

  • General mature content

Method. Read from the publisher's Steam listing on 30 August 2026. Describes the PC version. Console versions differ.

What does it cost?

$19.99

Steam price in US dollars, read 30 August 2026. Prices move hourly and vary by region. Check the current price.

Games like Zero Escape: Zero Time Dilemma

24 games overlap with Zero Escape: Zero Time Dilemma on the tags Steam players applied to it, on genre, and on theme. The closest are Chaos;Child, Steins;Gate and Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair.

All 24 games like Zero Escape: Zero Time Dilemma

Common questions about Zero Escape: Zero Time Dilemma

What platforms is Zero Escape: Zero Time Dilemma on?

Zero Escape: Zero Time Dilemma is available on PC. It first released in 2016.

How much does Zero Escape: Zero Time Dilemma cost?

$19.99 on Steam in the United States, read on 30 August 2026. Prices move often and vary by region, so check the store before buying.

Do players recommend Zero Escape: Zero Time Dilemma?

82% of 4,898 Steam reviews are positive, which Steam rates Very Positive. That is players rating it, not our review. We have not published a review of this game.

What is the Metacritic score for Zero Escape: Zero Time Dilemma?

78 out of 100 for the PC version, as published on the game's own Steam store page. Steam can lag Metacritic by a few points.

Does Zero Escape: Zero Time Dilemma work on Steam Deck?

Valve rates Zero Escape: Zero Time Dilemma as verified on the Steam Deck, from its own testing. That means it works out of the box with no configuration.

How big is the Zero Escape: Zero Time Dilemma download?

4 GB on PC, from the storage requirement on its Steam listing. Console versions differ.