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Games Like The Ruins: VR Escape the Room

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As an archaeologist following in the footsteps of your grandfather, you find yourself trapped in an arcane site. Uncover artifacts and solve ancient puzzles to fulfill your legacy. There's a great secret held here; what will you discover?

Reviews: Mixed — 59% — of 37 reviews
Released: 2017-04-13
Developer: Blue Entropy Studios
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie, Strategy
Platforms: Windows
Median playtime: 2.8 hrs
Mean playtime: 3.0 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 87%

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