The Room VR: A Dark Matter cover
SeriesThe Room

The Room VR: A Dark Matter

Critic score3 critics
First release
Mar 26, 2020
Genres
Indie, Adventure, Puzzle · Mystery

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. Designed from the ground up for the unique capabilities of virtual reality, players can inhabit the spine-tingling world of The Room and interact with its strange contraptions in this compelling new chapter.

Also known as The Room VR, TheRoomVR.exe

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Storyline
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.Read more

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.

Release dates
PlayStation VR
Mar 26, 2020
Oculus VR
Mar 26, 2020
SteamVR
Mar 26, 2020
All 6 release dates
Oculus Quest
Mar 26, 2020
PlayStation VR2
Jul 27, 2023
Meta Quest 2
Date to be confirmed
Time to beatIGDB · recorded
Main + Extras
3h
Completionist
5h
Age ratings
ESRB E
Game modes
Single player
Perspective
Virtual Reality, First person
Keywords
3d, lovecraftian, atmospheric, escape room, previously on - horizon plus

At a Glance

Critic Score
83
Main + Extras (IGDB)
3h
Completionist (IGDB)
5h

Overview

Steam review summary

Steam users rate this Overwhelmingly Positive, 3,884 reviews in all languages, recorded 16 October 2026

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