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The Guest
Developer Team Gotham
'The Guest' is a gloomy adventure full of enigmas where the exploration of your surroundings comes to prominence; puzzles, secrets and riddles will help you discover who has locked you in this somber hotel room and most importantly, why. From the Steam store page
212 reactions from 3 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Mastodon) · newest Oct 24, 2026 · last updated Oct 24, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
64
Fresh
120 positive · 68 negative
95% range 57–70%
| Source | + | − | = |
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| Steam reviews | 120 | 68 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 0 | 1 | 20 |
| Mastodon * | 1 | 0 | 2 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Mixed
310 of 451 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
64% recommend · 122 yes, 68 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 190 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Mostly Positive (718 of 977 positive).
Players praise the puzzle design and escape room atmosphere. [1][2] Many reviewers complain about a music puzzle that blocks progress. [3][4][5] Some players report technical issues like crashes and dark visuals. [6][7][8]
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- [3]
I was really enjoying this game until I came upon the music lock. I have tried over 30 times to beat this lock - I've used 2 different tuner apps as well as Find The Note app but none of them could analyze the music well enough to get past the lock, I've watched walk-through videos to see if I could get the button sequence that allowed the person to complete the puzzle but I guess I haven't come across the same …
- [8]
I was intrigued from the start by this game, but had to quit within an hour of starting it - something I rarely do. Why? First, the game is simply too dark; I was struggling so much to see things I needed to see that it hurt my eyes. Second, one lighting effect that occurred at certain times was simply too distracting (and honestly nauseating) to bear.
- [9]
While the story and exploration aspects may not be outstanding, the game excels as a puzzle experience, offering a short yet enjoyable room-escape adventure.
- [10]
Not a bad puzzle game I gotta say. There was one puzzle that was a bit frustrating due to having to re-figure out Algebra that I've not done in 20 yrs (it's either that or click a lot) but other than that, I quite enjoyed it. I wouldn't put too much into the negative reviews. The ones I glanced over either used a guide or are bad at puzzles. This IS a puzzle game and requires some thought, tho it's not the hardest …
- [1]
Information / Review English The Guest is an Adventure game developed by Team Gotham. Gameplay / Story In The Guest, set in the 1980s, the player takes on the role of Dr. Evgueni Leonov, an old Russian scientist who stayed at the rundown Oakwood Hotel. When he realizes that he is stuck in his hotel room, he has only one option: he has to explore every inch of his new physical and mental "prison" and solve numerous …
Summarised from 34 of the 210 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 9, 2026. How summaries are made
RottenBot@rottenbot · automated account
64% of the 190 Steam reviewers we collected recommend The Guest. The complaint that keeps coming up: music puzzle is inaccessible for tone-deaf players. Deal-breaker or nitpick?
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neutral · AI labelView post →I told them. I was in the Guest Services office at the 25th minute of the game and I told the security and guest services staff that this would happen.
neutral · AI labelView post →Information / Review English The Guest is an Adventure game developed by Team Gotham. Gameplay / Story In The Guest, set in the 1980s, the player takes on the role of Dr. Evgueni Leonov, an old Russian scientist who stayed at the rundown Oakwood Hotel. When he realizes that he is stuck in his hotel room, he has only one option: he has to explore every inch of his new physical and mental "prison" and solve numerous puzzles in order to find out more about who is holding him and what is…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →While the story and exploration aspects may not be outstanding, the game excels as a puzzle experience, offering a short yet enjoyable room-escape adventure.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I was really enjoying this game until I came upon the music lock. I have tried over 30 times to beat this lock - I've used 2 different tuner apps as well as Find The Note app but none of them could analyze the music well enough to get past the lock, I've watched walk-through videos to see if I could get the button sequence that allowed the person to complete the puzzle but I guess I haven't come across the same tunes as they had because the two that I watched don't work, and I've hit so many…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I was enjoying this game right until the music box puzzle. This one makes the game pretty much unfinishable not only for people with hearing ussues, but for anyone who does not have a musical hearing. This is ridiculos! The same day I decided to try another game, it also had a simular music puzzle, but, guess what, there was an option to see the notes! This is how you should always design puzzles like that. Also, the game can suddenly stop working if you switch to another window and then back.…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →SWEEPER'S GOT THE BAD FOOD ONCE AGAIN AND THIS TIME THE GUEST IS A CERTAIN GENIUS FROM A CERTAIN GAME archiveofourown.org/works/724923...
neutral · AI labelView post →Can't finish the game because of the music puzzle. Not everyone has musical ear or good hearing it is stupid that i cannot finish this game for that reason- disappointing
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Another is the Guest from Hello Neighbor 2 Terrible, awful game series But i love this stupid bird creature
negative · AI labelView post →I thought long and hard about what to rate this and overall, I think it is an ok game. Barring the issues with resolution and occasional menus not working, the puzzles themselves are interesting in general. Some are just plain frustrating, and then there is the RNG achievement that required countless reloading. If you're interested, I'd wait for a steep sale.
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neutral · AI labelView post →Also The Guest, Death's Game, Happiness
neutral · AI labelView post →Crashing and slow, not fun to play. I'm debating asking for a refund but I did not pay a lot in the first place. If you are tempted I recommend waiting for a sale.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →interesting game
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Not a bad game until you get to the tone matching puzzle, waste of time if you are a bit tone deaf. No solution in walkthroughs as the set changes each time.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I was intrigued from the start by this game, but had to quit within an hour of starting it - something I rarely do. Why? First, the game is simply too dark; I was struggling so much to see things I needed to see that it hurt my eyes. Second, one lighting effect that occurred at certain times was simply too distracting (and honestly nauseating) to bear.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I have been selected as the Guest Picker for ESPN’s College Game Day, taking place this Saturday in Knoxville, TN
neutral · AI labelView post →So the game is mostly fine. But there are a few things that just irk me to much. Shift tabbing can cause the game to lock, so you can't interact with anything. There is an annoying puzzle that randomizes the start position of everything. It is linked to an achievement and if you want that one, better finish the puzzle within 20 turns or restart the game. As the achievement doesn't pop of reloads. Does reset the puzzle again into a new start position. There is a guess the door puzzle…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Nice The Guest 5/10 Heisen
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I really liked the ambience and how as the player you get to discover the story slowly with each puzzle. Loved the puzzles and I highly recomend it to anyone looking for a escape room type of game.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is an adventure puzzle game where you need to complete multiple puzzles and areas to get to the end of the game. There are some creepy music and creepy scenes, however this is not a horror game. I did enjoy playing this game, however there are a few stuff that bothered me. Firstly you cannot alt tab the game, because it will randomly crash. You need to constantly save the game for in case your game crashes. There is also one solution for every puzzle and no hints so if you get stuck you…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The puzzle without logic. They are not engaging, but annoying. Totally negative experience. What's going on in this game? Who cares... P.s. You can find all my short reviews [url=https://steamcommunity.com/id/kiko_kitsune/recommended/]here.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →When you look at a walkthru for a puzzle game, you're supposed to smack your head and say, "Why didn't I see that?" not "Huh? I still don't get WTF this puzzle was about or how that is the solution." Obviously, I didn't finish because this puzzle game is crap.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game could be good for some, but the very first room you enter after the one you start in was such a bad flashing light and motion that it made me motion sick. as such, I could not even play this game without being physically ill. If you don't get motion sickness from games, it may be worthwhile but honestly, you would do better to try "The Room" series. Its got smoother controls, and no motion sickness. I get the developers may have been going for atmosphere to be creepy or the like but…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I almost pressed the thumbs up button, but then decided that this game just doesn't deliver on the expectations it sets. There seems to be an intriguing backstory, but then the game ends abruptly (it is very short) with no closure at all. It's almost as if they planned a “real” game and then got tired of working on it, wrapped it up after the introductory level, and shoveled it on Steam. It feels like a free demo. There's nothing wrong with short games. But, this one is just not very good.…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Not a bad puzzle game I gotta say. There was one puzzle that was a bit frustrating due to having to re-figure out Algebra that I've not done in 20 yrs (it's either that or click a lot) but other than that, I quite enjoyed it. I wouldn't put too much into the negative reviews. The ones I glanced over either used a guide or are bad at puzzles. This IS a puzzle game and requires some thought, tho it's not the hardest out there. + Used my brain!|+ The story was interesting - even tho there's not…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The next picture clue in our ‘Guess the Guest’ game. Who’s the mystery guest? #grangehill #sausageonafork #podcast #guesstheguest
neutral · AI labelView post →The next picture clue in our ‘Guess the Guest’ game. Any guesses? #grangehill #sausageonafork #podcast #guesstheguest
neutral · AI labelView post →I genuinely wish I could give this a more positive review, but I'd be lying if I said I walked away from it feeling like it was "time well spent". The first and most glaring problem is that the game is way too dark for its own good. There are a number of situations where you're basically in almost pitch black darkness, and even when the lights are on they often barely illuminate the area well enough to see what you're doing. This makes finding some of the objects or clues unnecessarily…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It was a great game but it fully crashed my PC at the beginning of it during stream not sure why tbh.. then we almost finished the game but the part at the type writer near the end did what it was supposed to do but the next part never happened I saved and closed the game and went back 3 times so I can't progress unfortunately to have finished it. The puzzles where good mind you the music one was difficult for me personally everytime I thought we had it nope. As for recommendations of I'm not…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I have hearing issues and cant beat music part very frustrating
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The Guest, developed by Team Gotham and published by 505 Games, is a first-person puzzle adventure that builds its identity around isolation, mystery, and slow-burning psychological tension. Set almost entirely within the confines of a decrepit hotel, the game places players in the role of Dr. Evgueni Leonov, a scientist who awakens trapped in a locked room with no immediate explanation. The premise is simple but effective, creating a sense of claustrophobia from the outset and encouraging…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A complex game that could have been scarier than it ended up being. However, it was a good way to kill an afternoon. Would recommend when you want to get a quick game in from start to finish.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Mega graphics and crash issues. Defaults to a mode most people (including me) don't have making it very hard to change.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Too Much of a Pain I have to give this a negative review based on what a pain in the booty it was to get through, and I'm not talk'in "Oh boohoo it's hard". I'm talk'in Game crashing, non responsive, can't alt tab at risk of breaking, finish a puzzle so the game doesn't respond anymore types of issues. I played this game twice, because I had to. The first time it crashed a bunch of times causing me to lose progress until one of the puzzles I finished made the game completely stop responding…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Overall Score 7/10 I bought this game at its normal price, I'd say its length is about 6 to 10 hours if you'd like to do every single achievement, I personally did not. I've already completed the game, its a The room ish game, you will find your self trapped in a hotel room, you'll need to find clue to be able to unlock different room areas, puzzles are really good, not as good a Thee room puzzles but they are fine. To be honest, I was not able to do one of them (which at the end was only…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Not what you want it to be, nor fun. Go play The Room instead.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The game has a good story, and well structured gameplay, with interesting puzzles to make you think, yet logical enough not to cause frustration. Graphics and music are nothing to write home about, but fit well into the theme. All in all, an excellent contribution to the Escape the Room genre, that takes you in for hours on end. Yet, despite all of the above, I cannot recommend it because of the Music Box puzzle, where you have to listen to a six note tune, and then reproduce it with…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It's like a virtual escape room. Some good puzzles, not too difficult. Not really replayable, but that is expected for an escape room. Definitely worth picking up when on sale
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →What the in gods idea of hell was that i just played, i dont feel any form of achievement paying that it was honestly not worth $ 2... would of rather scratched my poop peeper with a pineapple for 4 hours.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →We are turning Beacon Tap into Moe's Tavern with our Simpsons Theme Night! Here are tonight's categories and a free question from the Guest Stars round. The game starts at 7; reservations are encouraged.
neutral · AI labelView post →The next picture clue in our ‘Guess the Guest’ game. Who’s the mystery guest? #grangehill #sausageonafork #podcast #guesstheguest
neutral · AI labelView post →The final clue in the ‘Guess the Guest’ game. Who do you think the next guest is??? #grangehill #sausageonafork #podcast #guesstheguest
neutral · AI labelView post →The next clue in the ‘Guess the Guest’ game. Who do you think the mystery guest is? #grangehill #sausageonafork #podcast #guesstheguest
neutral · AI labelView post →A pretty good short game with some clever puzzles.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A interesting mystery overall. It's best if you go in blind. The puzzles are slightly higher than normal difficulty but if your patient, you have very unique story that lingers.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Escape room game. Fun to figure things out for yourself w/o a guide... but I'm dumb and needed a few hints. I was a little annoyed by the disorienting hallway puzzle. I had fun though, and that's what matters. Hope the devs continue making games.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I managed to bag this game in a sale for under a pound and it was a great find. The Guest is a genuinely good escape room game, with plenty of very good puzzles (minus a few questionable additions, like the labyrinth, and one that relies on hearing and listening to musical notes, which will pose problems to some people). The story isn't very well fleshed out, ending abruptly, but the game offers a decent puzzle-solving challenge for a few hours, and it allows you to save your progress at any…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I am 32 years old. My ex-wife and I have a daughter together, and we adopted our son together. Both are now 4 years old. When we were going through our separation, I felt lost and unhappy. I was self-destructive. One day, I was so angry with everything spiraling out of control that I punched a concrete wall in a moment of overwhelming emotion. This resulted in breaking my fifth metacarpal in my right hand—the hand I worked with, played games with, and used to carry my children to bed—the hand…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Pretty well done puzzle game. Little spooky.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A decent escape room puzzle game, despite advertised as an 'exploration' game (there's nothing to explore other than the apartment you're in). On with the pros and cons: PROS + Decent graphics + Good variety of puzzles + There's a story to go along with the puzzle solving + You can save the game at any time, plus there is an autosaving feature whenever you solve a puzzle. The downside is that there's only one save slot, meaning each time you save (or start a new game) your previous save is…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →.......what? either I'm stupid or I have no idea what any of this was about.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →"The Guest" is an escape room, puzzle game with adventure and horror themes. The game takes anywhere between 2 & 1/2 > 5 hours to complete (it really depends on how good you are at puzzles). To be clear, this is not an actual horror game. Having horror themes is different from being a horror game. This is an escape room game. GAMEPLAY The game is played in first person perspective and fully expects the player to actively look for clues on their own accord. The game does not directly tell you…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I picked it up on sale for $1.99, can recommend at that price. Not sure I'd spend more than $5 on it. It's about 3 hours long and the puzzles are more frustrating than is typical in these types of games. That said, I was able to figure them all out but ultimately there's just no sense of well, sense in this game. It's really for the puzzles and about the puzzles, don't expect a satisfying story. I'm pretty sure the story is all some commentary on the oppression of religion, which is fine, if…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Ok this is just bad. Fix the doorknob to the door with a screwdriver that was locked in a toolbox, then enter the bathroom only to get locked in there?? Who writes such lame scripts?? For someone who has a history of mental illnesses including schizophrenia, anxiety and OCD, this is just not how it goes down. Madness has a method to it, and I guess the devs are just too sane to understand that. Time to return this BS.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The guest begins with promise, but falls flat by the end. I really liked the atmosphere, the graphics, and the mood that's set as the game opens. It has some great pieces, and I was really intrigued by the snippets of story you get along the way. This game goes with the tried and true "things are not what they seem" trope, and uses it well for the first bit. But the story is what largely becomes a disappointment, because at the end, instead of a story, you just get... curtains. There's no real…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Challenging puzzle game. Slightly scary. Nothing can kill you in this game though, which is something I look for in a dark game. I don't want to die and replay, I just want to explore beautiful environments and solve puzzles. Very fun! Good job, devs:))
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The game is way too dark, with no contrast setting. There's not much to explore, and the puzzles aren't very interesting. At least the game looks pretty nice. Most of my playtime comes from trying to get one of the achievements, and it's one that is as far as I know based entirely on luck. You have to walk through a "labyrinth" which is basically just a linear path, until you enter a room with a pair of doors, and you have to pick left or right. If you pick the correct door you can proceed…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →payed $3 for just less than 2 hours to complete not worth it yes graphically it is nicely done but could have been longer and more of a real story
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