I Expect You To Die 2: The Spy and the Liar
I Expect You To Die 2: The Spy and the Liar
Game
Game2017
I Expect You To Die
Developer Schell Games
I Expect You to Die is a virtual reality (VR) action video game developed and published by Schell Games and released in December 2016 for PlayStation 4, and April 2017 for Windows. In the game, the player assumes the role of a "James Bond-esque" spy and is tasked to complete levels. The game can be played using the Oculus Rift, Oculus Rift S, HTC Vive, PlayStation VR, and on the Meta Quest (formerly Oculus) series… From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
237 reactions from 4 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Lemmy, Mastodon) · newest Nov 3, 2026 · last updated Nov 5, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
89
LovedLoved
157 positive · 19 negative
95% range 84–93%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 157 | 19 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 10 | 0 | 46 |
| Lemmy * | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Mastodon * | 1 | 0 | 1 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Very Positive
2,073 of 2,194 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
89% recommend · 152 yes, 19 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 171 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Very Positive (2,636 of 2,791 positive).
Players praise the game as a fantastic, comical VR escape room experience with great humor and voice acting. [1][2][3] Some reviewers note the game is short, with about 4-5 hours of gameplay. [1][4][5] A few players criticize the trial-and-error gameplay and lack of accessibility options for those with dexterity issues. [6][7][8]
Liked
Representative posts
- [6]
I really do not recommend this game for individuals with accessibility problems. (e.g. you don't have finer motor skills, suffer from hand tremors, or anything related to dexterity). Interactions with objects are either too sensitive or not sensitive enough with how quick you have to be with some puzzle elements. Stopped at the Submarine level due to the self-destruct dial. I'd suggest the developers to either allow …
- [1]
Fantastic use of VR. Played with PSVR2 via PC adapter with no issues. About 5 hours for me to get through all the levels. Mix of Old School James Bond Spy Scenarios, Escape Room game play, and puzzle game play. Dying/failing a level is typically really hilarious, but I can also see how it would be frustrating in some of the levels, where you feel pressured by a literal ticking clock, or keep messing up the sequence …
- [3]
I Expect You To Die is a fantastic comical and enjoyable escape room experience. The game was problem free for me. I did have many moments where I would try to do crazy things and found that the developers thought of that and added comical reactions in the game. I have also introduced this game to my mother and sister, who both are now looking forward to having fun trying this out more in depth in our next family …
- [4]
A VR must have for all puzzle fans. I Expect You To Die (and its 2 sequels) are so much fun. The premise (a mini escape room in which almost every mistake kills you and sets you back to the beginning) may seem annoying, but you can't stop playing. Once you figure out the game mechanisms it becomes easier (but never too easy or boring) and it's fun to finish each challenge. The game is relatively short (expect 4-5 …
- [2]
Definitely one of the coolest games. On each mission you sit on a chair and solve some enigmas. The game is made really nicely and the humor is prety good.
Summarised from 34 of the 225 public posts collected about this game; every point cites the posts behind it ([n] opens the post) and the split is counted from the posts’ own ratings. Updated Oct 12, 2026. How summaries are made
RottenBot@rottenbot · automated account
Players who liked I Expect You To Die talk about great humor and voice acting; those who didn't talk about short gameplay, around 4-5 hours. Which matters more to you?
Critics, per Wikipedia
I Expect You to Die was released to positive reviews from critics, with both the PC and PS4 versions garnering "generally favorable reviews" according to review aggregator website Metacritic. During the 20th Annual D.I.C.E. Awards, the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences nominated I Expect You to Die for "Immersive Reality Game of the Year", "Immersive Reality Technical Achievement", and "Outstanding Achievement in Game Design". According to developer/publisher Schell Games, the game has generated over $1 million in revenue as of August 2017.
From the “Reception” section of Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Critic context only — not part of the audience score.
Reactions
60 of 237 · most liked firstNO, MR BOND, I EXPECT YOU TO DIE
neutral · AI labelView post →No, Charlie Brown; I Expect You To Die
neutral · AI labelView post →I Expect You to Die, Charlie Brown
neutral · AI labelView post →No, Charlie Brown, I Expect You To Die
neutral · AI labelView post →No, Charlie Brown, I Expect You To Die You Only Live Twice, Charlie Brown
neutral · AI labelView post →[Frame] [Help] [Solved] Wireless Adapter Streaming Issues. I finally got my Wireless Adapter working on my PC by enabling wireless in Mint and changing my PC and Frame to the beta version of Steam. They must have made some fixes. Now I’m running into an issue where some games can stream from my PC and some can’t. I Expect You To Die can stream, but Beat Saber doesn’t have the option on the play button. Any idea why this would be? I’m hoping it’s not because my router doesn’t have enough…
neutral · AI labelView post →No, Charlie Brown, I Expect You To Die.
neutral · AI labelView post →「We're playing a game You take from me I take from you But every game ends And when this one is through I EXPECT YOU TO DIE」 #ff14 | #gpose | #lalafell | #CeciLala
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neutral · AI labelView post →Really good game worth playing!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Fantastic use of VR. Played with PSVR2 via PC adapter with no issues. About 5 hours for me to get through all the levels. Mix of Old School James Bond Spy Scenarios, Escape Room game play, and puzzle game play. Dying/failing a level is typically really hilarious, but I can also see how it would be frustrating in some of the levels, where you feel pressured by a literal ticking clock, or keep messing up the sequence of events. It's part of the game's charm though. Really great humor, jokes, and…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I never posted this outside of Tumblr, but this is (how I see) Hivemind from a game called "I Expect You To Die". It's a VR puzzle game styled around "Agent 007", and he was one of the baddies, obsessed with bees 🐝 #IEYTD
neutral · AI labelView post →I really do not recommend this game for individuals with accessibility problems. (e.g. you don't have finer motor skills, suffer from hand tremors, or anything related to dexterity). Interactions with objects are either too sensitive or not sensitive enough with how quick you have to be with some puzzle elements. Stopped at the Submarine level due to the self-destruct dial. I'd suggest the developers to either allow us to increase the time window or remove these timers altogether. Also, I agree…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →games i own on there and want to play/replay sometime - Beat Saber - SuperHot VR - The Under Presents - I Expect You To Die - Myst - Vacation Simulator - Virtual Virtual Reality (1, 2) i also own half life alyx on steam now so i wanna fuck with that. and maybe dolphin vr lol
neutral · AI labelView post →Definitely one of the coolest games. On each mission you sit on a chair and solve some enigmas. The game is made really nicely and the humor is prety good.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →My first VR headset was the first PS VR, there weren't many good VR games on PS at the time, I've seen this one many times but I have always asumed it's one of this boring "Experiences" until few years later I've seen someone on Reddit call it a "must play" so I gave it a shot. I pirated it of course and finished it in the same day, long story short on the very same day I pirated and finished whole franchise and now I bought it and gonna 100% it. It is a true VR must play
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It took many tries & changing rooms before it would work, but I #JustBeatIt I Expect You to Die: Home Sweet Home. It's a single brief scenario showing how AR can enhance the game. It's bewildering when a perspective accurate hole opens in front of your feet in your home. @polykillpodcast.bsky.social
positive · AI labelView post →It's cool, but very short. Aimed at seated VR only, but there's one spot in the final level where you have to stand up to press buttons. There are a couple of other obtuse puzzle steps, but other than that it's good. I'd recommend it on a sale.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I played the VR games "I Expect You To Die" 1-3. They were the first VR games that actually hooked me and the intros are absolutely phenomenal. When I started with the first one and saw the intro I thought to myself that the intro went way too hard for a VR game. And the next two only went harder. The gameplay is very fun and engaging. Then I played through Goodnight Universe in one evening. It was a beautiful experience. I even shed a few tears. Highly recommend. Currently I am playing…
positive · AI labelView post →James bond in VR. Buy it. Its fun. Masterpiece (all of them actually) 10/10 ⭐️
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I Expect You To Die is a master class in puzzle games in VR. Nothing else could even compare to it dude. The style is so clean, and it's really creative about how you can die. The story is top notch, and the sequels are amazing too! Give 'em a look.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I Expect You To Die is a fantastic comical and enjoyable escape room experience. The game was problem free for me. I did have many moments where I would try to do crazy things and found that the developers thought of that and added comical reactions in the game. I have also introduced this game to my mother and sister, who both are now looking forward to having fun trying this out more in depth in our next family gaming night. Perfect for any age and family fun. If you have VR and enjoy…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Pizza Tower Anton Blast Balatro Untitled Goose Game Both Turnip Boy Games I Expect You to Die 1,2 and 3 The Mario & Luigi Series DST Kirby Etc. Etc. I forgor ^w^
neutral · AI labelView post →neat; a game I worked on -- albeit it briefly -- was nominated for a Dice award... Actually, wait...I Expect You To Die also was nominated (and may have won) some Dice awards... Well, first fighting game then, lol
neutral · AI labelView post →Oh oh. I can also recommend the "I Expect You to Die" series. They're like a series of escape rooms where the theme is that you're a spy similar to Bond and you need to make your escape before the bad guy gets ya! Very fun
positive · AI labelView post →BeatSaber's always a good shout I Expect You To Die games are a good couple puzzlers
neutral · AI labelView post →I Expect You To Die 2: The Spy and the Liar: 50% off, now $12.49. Become an elite super spy ready for espionage, explosives, and gadgets galore. #PCGaming #Adventure https://player32.com/games/i-expect-you-to-die-2-the-spy-and-the-liar/?c=x
neutral · AI labelView post →it is still a good game in 2026
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →In my opinion, earlier VR games like I Expect You To Die feel much more polished than many more recent releases. This game has a very unique charm to it that I've not found with any other VR games so far.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The “I Expect You to Die” series is pretty good. Each puzzle room is about fifteen to twenty minutes. The free Nvidia carnival game is a good half hour distraction. Windlands is pretty fun. Sorry I haven’t played VR in a while.
positive · AI labelView post →I Expect You To Die: A Spy-Fi comedy adventure game. The whole trilogy is $21 USD, right now. store.steampowered.com/bundle/29857/
neutral · AI labelView post →The first I Expect You to Die is not particularly good, especially in comparison to its sequels. This is because the gameplay relies heavily on a trial-and-error mechanic that destroys the flow and pacing of the experience. Additionally, I found some of the hints to be quite vague and unclear. What I did appreciate, however, is how successfully the game utilizes VR. It offers an awesome presentation and, fortunately, isn't too long. Still I would highly recommend the second entry instead, as…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The overall impression is very nice, and highly entertaining! The controls in the last two missions are somewhat finicky, but it is still possible to manage them given a couple of tries. The general presentation, and the humour are great, and it is a real joy to be immersed in this take on escape room puzzles. I particularly liked the decision to keep the character stationary, while giving a plausible explanation in every mission why that may be the case. One can still benefit somewhat from…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I Expect You To Die is tons of fun. It mixes escape rooms, puzzle games, James Bond, a little action, and creates this wonderful experience. Shoot people, burn documents, do spy stuff and die... a LOT. But you know that, right? It's in the name...
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →One of the beast puzzle games that I have played and the second funnest game I've played. A must have if you got a VR headset.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Due to a broken base station, I will not be able to commit to I Expect You To Die 3 on Thursday as I planned. Instead, I'll be playing 2 short games: Play Twice, and THE IMPOSSIBLE. One is based off a Game Jam winning browser game, while the other is a Non-Euclidean with horror elements.
neutral · AI labelView post →A VR must have for all puzzle fans. I Expect You To Die (and its 2 sequels) are so much fun. The premise (a mini escape room in which almost every mistake kills you and sets you back to the beginning) may seem annoying, but you can't stop playing. Once you figure out the game mechanisms it becomes easier (but never too easy or boring) and it's fun to finish each challenge. The game is relatively short (expect 4-5 hours at maximum of gameplay, depending on how good you are at puzzles) but worth…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →🌟 Exciting News! 🌟 I Expect You To Die 3: Cog in the Machine is the 2024 Independent Game of the Year! 🏆🎮 Celebrating innovation in gaming and unforgettable experiences! 🚀 Have you played it? Share your favorite moments! schellgames.com/blog/nyx-i-e...
neutral · AI labelView post →24 years with zero layoffs. Now Schell Games (I Expect You To Die) has cut 49 people, around 40% of its staff, in its second round since August. In 2024, its CEO called layoffs a choice. Source: Vertical Slice #gamedev #VR
neutral · AI labelView post →No, Charlie Brown, I Expect You To Die!
neutral · AI labelView post →I Expect You to Die, the game series. Funny room escape secret agent story game series. Does a great job of utilizing VR controls and room layout without requiring you to leave your seat. Also has an interesting story to it.
positive · AI labelView post →I Expect You To Die is a VR game that gives you the exciting opportunity to become a highly trained secret agent whose main skill is dying in increasingly stupid ways. You are a super-spy with telekinesis, gadgets, and the ability to solve complex puzzles. Unfortunately, you also have the survival instincts of a moth near a light bulb. The game immediately throws you into ridiculous spy situations involving exploding cars, deadly lasers, poisonous gas, suspiciously convenient buttons,…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This feels so quaint to look at in the modern day. As a early vr game, it feels like a lot of the novelty is just existing in vr, but I dont think thats a bad thing. Overall it's a short but sweet little vr escape room game. The theming and atmosphere are really what stand out here. The music is great, and its funny without the humor being overbearing. It feels a bit dated by todays standards, but Its still a fun couple of hours, and i'd recommend it for that.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I don't have any new art to share currently, so here's an older piece; to explain, a couple years ago, I decided to remake the Intro Credits to the game I Expect You To Die 2, but in Pixel Art. (1/2) #PixelArt #IEYTD #IEYTDFanart #Fanart
neutral · AI labelView post →fun game speedrun super ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ hard
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Now I like this game, I've seen a Youtuber play it so easy right? No, do not expect a edited video to have not cut out hours of failed attempts to be easy. This game is filled with time based puzzles so if your like me and crumble under pressure from time based puzzles YOU WILL FAIL. Anyone with problems with fine motor skills like turning a dial fast and having fast reaction time is CRUCIAL to make it past the game. I quit at the Submarine mission cause the window of time you get is too…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is hands down the best VR game that I have ever played. I bought it on a huge offer that came with all 3 games for around £16 and I wasn't sure if I'd like it at first because most VR games that I play involve more moving around and less puzzles, however, this game did not disappoint. Each level is exciting and has great puzzles that make you feel like a spy after completing them. The gameplay is fun and interesting and it is surprisingly immersive. Additionally, this game adds in some…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Absolute masterpiece, the intro sequence is incredible, the music, the gameplay, everything. this and both other games in the series are absolutely phenomenal
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I expect you to buy
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I Expect You To Die - Virtual Reality Review I Expect You To Die is a love letter to all things Spy and Bond themed going on high stake missions to the end of the world and of course being a secret agent. Every single level is all hand crafted to be some of the best VR experiences and gameplay ever made for VR games , this game single handedly made me want to buy a VR and experience the wild wacky adventure of Phenoix and the Handler. On top of that the intro song , and visuals are…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Fantastic game that's honestly worth it for the intro credits alone, lots of fun with other people watching and figuring it out cooperatively.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I've done a VR Escape Room game before, but none quite like this! This blueberry is going in for the first time to I Expect You To Die tonight, 7pm EST.
neutral · AI labelView post →This is definitely my favorite vr game series of all time.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →it's good. shame there is only 5 hours worth of gameplay :(
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Really fun game. Good puzzles and the storyline and gags are corny, but great. Roger Moore meets Mr Bean! I am now half way through the second one.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →So this is my first venture into VR. First game purchase, first experience. What a neat concept so far. I played the first mission, and was blown away by the interactivity. I know I’m real late to the party, but I guess I was wrong about VR just being a gimmick. No, it’s not!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The Terminator 1 of VR games. It's good in its own right, but really you're playing it just to get to the sequels
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Going Live Now! I Expect You To Die! Not really, that's just the name of the game, don't worry you are safe with me. #VroidVtuber www.twitch.tv/game_goblinvt
neutral · AI labelView post →Heck yeah, bunch of spooky stuff planned for streams next week. Including another long awaited VR game on Wednesday, since we finished I Expect You To Die 3 this week (which I super highly recommend! The whole series!)
positive · AI labelView post →Idly pondering that we need a new I Expect You To Die intro. I mean, if it comes with a fourth game, cool, but mostly I‘m in it for the intro…
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