The House of Da Vinci 3
The House of Da Vinci 3
Game
Game2020
The House of Da Vinci 2
Developer Blue Brain Games
Become an apprentice of the famous Leonardo da Vinci. Solve handcrafted mechanical 3D puzzles and discover hidden secrets. Navigate through mesmerizing environments of the Italian Renaissance. Travel through time to influence your surroundings. From the Steam store page
213 reactions from 2 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky) · newest Oct 30, 2026 · last updated Nov 4, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
85
LovedLoved
159 positive · 29 negative
95% range 79–89%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 159 | 29 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 2 | 0 | 23 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Very Positive
865 of 974 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
84% recommend · 157 yes, 29 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 186 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Very Positive (2,058 of 2,267 positive).
Players widely praise the puzzles as creative and rewarding, with many noting improvements over the first game. [1][2][3][4] Several reviewers complain about frustrating controls, especially with mouse and touch-screen-like interactions. [1][5][6] Some players find the game tedious due to hidden objects and unclear puzzle logic. [7][8][9]
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- [8]
Received this game as a gift. Thanks to this game, I discovered a whole category of games that I hate: the "point-and-click mystery escape room puzzles". GOD. Even with a walkthrough, it was confusing, annoying and a huge waste of time. You get the items literally out of your behind, everything in the screen can be an item or a movable piece, you have to hover the mouse in an infinite ammount of scenes IN THE …
- [1]
even though it is much better than the first one game play wise. the controls are still lacking and very frustrating. just like the first game i forced my self to finish this one. the controls seems to be made more for touch screen than a mouse... sometimes double click is spin, sometimes spin is hold and spin. turning stuff turn half way and go back... JUST FRUSTRATING. it builds up joy after solving a puzzle...... …
- [12]
The original House of Da Vinci was fine, but a bit stiff. This one quickly proves it learned from that. It’s smoother, more confident, and actually interested in telling a story instead of just lining up puzzles and hoping you’re patient. The timeline is handled in a surprisingly smart way. It works as both a prequel and a sequel, with the first game sitting neatly between chapters 2 and 3 here. More importantly, it …
- [10]
This was insanely impressive, WOW. In the transition to this sequel, they added so much. Puzzles are amazing, the mechanical design is so incredibly creative, absolutely beautiful environments, and the addition of a more concrete story has me HOOKED. It still suffers sometimes with having to find really well hidden items, but don't feel afraid to use the hint mechanic to help out the search. If you like this kind of …
- [15]
Big improvement over the first. The first House of Da Vinci game doesn't compare favourably to almost any entry in the Room series, but this one happily stands amongst them as a peer. Visuals are improved; it's no longer so dark you can't see WTF you're doing half the time and the lens is much less obstructive. There are still a couple of puzzles where the link between elements is kinda weak and there's a bit of …
Summarised from 34 of the 212 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 The House of Da Vinci 2 talk about puzzles are creative and rewarding; those who didn't talk about frustrating controls, especially with mouse. Which matters more to you?
Reactions
60 of 213 · most liked firstReceived this game as a gift. Thanks to this game, I discovered a whole category of games that I hate: the "point-and-click mystery escape room puzzles". GOD. Even with a walkthrough, it was confusing, annoying and a huge waste of time. You get the items literally out of your behind, everything in the screen can be an item or a movable piece, you have to hover the mouse in an infinite ammount of scenes IN THE PRESENT AND IN THE PAST to see whats movable and whats not, and the movable objects…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →even though it is much better than the first one game play wise. the controls are still lacking and very frustrating. just like the first game i forced my self to finish this one. the controls seems to be made more for touch screen than a mouse... sometimes double click is spin, sometimes spin is hold and spin. turning stuff turn half way and go back... JUST FRUSTRATING. it builds up joy after solving a puzzle...... then robs it back with the controls. i only recommend it on sale.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →So many puzzles are meaningless matters of just finding some trivial asymmetry or slotting in the right thing. I could hardly call it a puzzle game since it's more of a "Find the right obscure object to progress forward" game.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I really enjoyed most of it, but there are too many games where you have to keep rotating things until they align correctly. I have been stuck on one section for far too long and even watching the walk through I can't get it.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →excellent game. took me awhile to figure out some puzzles. had to get a bit of help to get through them but i enjoy these type of games alot. looking forward to part 3
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →some puzzles are intriguing and quite a challenge, however the performance issues that occur while playing make the overall experience much less enjoyable. there were points during the game where I had to lower my resolution and play the game in windowed just to be able to move different levers in their correct position. seems like the game isn't compatible with a 1440p monitor, which really sucks. honestly just stick to quern from this studio, it's far better
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →its hard to say it wasnt "good" but the big game breaker was how hard it was to find the one random piece hidden in a tiny slot you wouldnt see, unless you use hints. i recommend playing house of davinci 3 as its much more intuitive
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Really good puzzle game and this one is a way better than 1st part. Still i'm not sure about all those dialogues - but still.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The second part doesn't disappoint, offering plenty of new puzzles, some easy and some hard. It’s easy to get immersed in the game and comfortable with the setting; a bit of story has been included, and everything runs smoothly. Nothing more to say, it's just another masterpiece from the game series.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Overall: 3/10, even on sale I don't think I would buy this again. Roughly 4-5 hour game. The story is interesting but unrewarding as it ends on a cliffhanger before any actual progression is made. The puzzles are mediocre. Some are so easy they're pointless. The hardest ones are difficult because you don't know what you're supposed to be solving for. There is only one set of puzzles in-between and they're all in the same room. There's a perspective problem when moving between scenes. The…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Good morning, Crypt Lurkers It's time for another puzzling day in The House of Da Vinci 2! I'm hoping we can beat it today! So come join your favorite VA #Vampire #Vtuber while her neurons collide and try to brain blast away! www.twitch.tv/hunalulu
neutral · AI labelView post →(PCDD) Steam Sales Song Of The Prairie $13.99 ow.ly/8Ib450VXhEA Skull and Bones $19.99 ow.ly/uv9V50VXhEl The House of Da Vinci 2 $3.99 ow.ly/MTwL50VXhEm Machinarium $2.99 ow.ly/lrJG50VXhEv Call of Juarez: Gunslinger $1.49 ow.ly/Z3e650VXhEB
neutral · AI labelView post →The original House of Da Vinci was fine, but a bit stiff. This one quickly proves it learned from that. It’s smoother, more confident, and actually interested in telling a story instead of just lining up puzzles and hoping you’re patient. The timeline is handled in a surprisingly smart way. It works as both a prequel and a sequel, with the first game sitting neatly between chapters 2 and 3 here. More importantly, it finally gives you a real role. Instead of being a vague “friend of…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →We're live with more of The House of Da Vinci 2, will we finish tonight? Who knows! twitch.tv/runachialtag #vsky #batcolony #vtuber #envtuber
neutral · AI labelView post →The House of Da Vinci 2 is a great and compelling tale with interactive, creative puzzles that entice and enthrall. After playing for just over 9 hours over a 2 week period, the game increased with intrigue which made me feel the want for more. I can hardly wait to start the next game in succession! I hope the developers will continue with their brilliant puzzle games for a long time to come!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →fully enjoyed the game, point and click worked so nicely (I am disabled so it was a nice change in that particular battle) I want to play them all.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game starts out decent (albeit slowly), but as it moves forwards the puzzles become more "brute-force" than logical deduction. This would be fine by me, if there wasn't a rubik's cube puzzle shoved in the middle of it where you can only see one side. Ever. And you can't rotate that front face. As someone who is not a Cuber, this puzzle was so frustrating that I almost gave up in the final chapter. At least there's a satisfying conclusion, right? Well... do you like Papal history? I…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The voiced characters made this part truly exceptional. The artstyle is the same, but the complexity of the game grew by new items, obstacles and a great continuation of the original game's storyline. I am impressed by how well this game was made and the different levels are also not too intimidating, yet advanced enough to make your brain function on 120% to figure your way out. I must say I was worried I'll need some deep historical or scientific knowledge to complete the game, but aside from…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Good morning, Crypt Lurkers Time for your favorite VA #Vampire #Vtuber to head back into the House of Da Vinci 2 and try to get through the last chapter without setting off her motion sickness too badly. Good thing I'm totally not exhausted right now... www.twitch.tv/hunalulu
neutral · AI labelView post →Good morning, Crypt Lurkers It's time to join your favorite VA #Vampire #Vtuber while she dives into The House of Da Vinci 2! That's right, it's escape room time! I wonder if they fixed most of the jank from the first game with this one? www.twitch.tv/hunalulu
neutral · AI labelView post →There are similar games that make much more sense, have reasonable controls and are more enjoyable. This will do if there is nothing else left to play.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →If you like this kind of game, it's interesting and very pretty. I do not like this kind of game. Puzzles are fine, but hunting around each scene for clues and what I need to accomplish is tedious. It's similar to The Room, another pretty game I do not enjoy.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Really enjoyed this game, especially if you like puzzles and mechanical stuff. The locations look great and the Renaissance atmosphere is really well done. The puzzles are fun, although some of them definitely made me stop and think for a while. I also liked the time travel mechanic, it makes the game feel more interesting and unique. The fully voiced dialogue is a nice touch too. Overall, a relaxing game to play in the evening and definitely worth trying if you like this kind of game. 👍
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →i didnt get to be with my yaoi lover da vinci, he chose his poly relationship with super mario and super luigi over me, and announced it via pipe bomb. DA VINCI TAKE ME BACK
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Enyojable puzzle game. Story is continuation of first game.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Help! help! The puzzles started using numbers T-T Now I have to power up my second braincell if I want to have a chance of making it through The House Of Da Vinci 2 ଘ(੭ˊᵕˋ)੭* ੈ✩‧˚ www.twitch.tv/izumiarchfey
neutral · AI labelView post →Firing up my braincell to put it to work on The House Of Da Vinci 2! (⊃｡•́‿•̀｡)⊃━☆ﾟ.*･｡ﾟ www.twitch.tv/izumiarchfey
neutral · AI labelView post →This was insanely impressive, WOW. In the transition to this sequel, they added so much. Puzzles are amazing, the mechanical design is so incredibly creative, absolutely beautiful environments, and the addition of a more concrete story has me HOOKED. It still suffers sometimes with having to find really well hidden items, but don't feel afraid to use the hint mechanic to help out the search. If you like this kind of puzzler, do yourself a favour and play this game! Also being friends with Da…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →nice puzzle game
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The House of Suffering 2
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →9/10, best DaVinkii game out there.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →decent graphics, animations or lot of cool puzzles
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →When bugs prevent puzzles from solving, I have to give the puzzle game a 0%. Thanks for the extremely frustrating experience.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It's actually pretty good until Chapter 5's dial puzzle. Too random, unsolvable, even with online help.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →find random thing to click on
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Some interesting puzzles, linked by a decent story. I enjoyed it.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I'm live on Twitch, come hang out! Doing another puzzle box before getting into The House of Da Vinci 2 www.twitch.tv/maxyhelmutt?... #Furry #Twitch #Vtuber
neutral · AI labelView post →Very interesting puzzle game that is well executed. You can create multiple profiles and the game saves where you end the session. Some of the puzzles are pretty complex, and others are no where near as complex as they seem. nice graphics and a good theme.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The House of Da Vinci 2 is an engaging first-person puzzle adventure that turns the inventions, mysteries, and intellectual spirit of Renaissance Italy into an elaborate series of mechanical challenges. Developed and published by Blue Brain Games, it follows Giacomo, the apprentice of Leonardo da Vinci, as he becomes entangled in a mystery involving his master, secretive organizations, unusual inventions, and events that stretch beyond ordinary concepts of time. The sequel retains the…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Another classic puzzle game. Enjoyed the story and all the puzzles a lot. Very nice chill game
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It's a fun puzzle game with gorgeous graphics and more of a storyline than original House of Da Vinci. The hints are usually just enough, and there's the right amount of head-banging on some of the tougher ones. My only criticism has been for one puzzle where you had to "flick" a piece closed - it was very hard to do with the mouse.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Pretty fun puzzle game. Most puzzles are fairly simple, though there are a few a-ha moments. Annoyances include: - achievements that require you to not use your X-ray vision to solve certain puzzles (there doesn't seem to be any other way to solve them without prior knowledge, so I'm not sure what the point of these is) - takes an age to time travel - a few fiddly controls where you drag something and it doesn't go far enough, so you think that's not what you're supposed to be doing and you…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I would have recommended this, I made it all the way to chapter 5. Then I was told to knock on a door. And I CANNOT knock on the door. I tried changing my computers refresh rate, changing the settings on the game, and it didn't matter. I cannot knock that stupid door! So, since I cannot knock on the door, the door will not open, and I can't continue the game. So now it's just... a dead game. And I am sad about it.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Don't bother with this one. It may have been much better if the controls worked better and there were clearer tasks laid out. Graphics were nicely done, but they missed the mark on the actual game play and the movement around the scenes.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Nice game, perfect if you want to just chill and play a bit. If you like puzzle games definitely worth playing.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Decent puzzles, but buggy as heck, with no apparent plans for improvement. Save your money.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Really good puzzles, especially if you like mechanical contraptions! Similar to the first version with the addition of a bit of a story line with NP{C and voice acting, although your part is limited to solving the mechanical puzzles, the story provides more of a goal for doing so. Recommended 8/10.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Big improvement over the first. The first House of Da Vinci game doesn't compare favourably to almost any entry in the Room series, but this one happily stands amongst them as a peer. Visuals are improved; it's no longer so dark you can't see WTF you're doing half the time and the lens is much less obstructive. There are still a couple of puzzles where the link between elements is kinda weak and there's a bit of hunting around using your cursor to find other interactible elements, but…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →7.5/10 A short but overall satisfying puzzle game set in 15th century Italy. Personally, I'm not following the story at all, although the mid game time skip did throw me off for a moment. I agree with the reviewers who complain about the unskippable slider puzzles. There are some that are so frustrating that I just get off for the night. I always get it when I log back in the next day, but I can understand how that would be upsettiing to others.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game nails the mix of challenge and enjoyment. The puzzles are smart and really rewarding to solve, and the environments are beautifully crafted. It also adds some cool mechanics that keep things fresh throughout. If you're into thoughtful, immersive puzzle games, this one’s definitely worth your time.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Compared to the first part it's definitively getting better. The controls are working fine now and the mouse cursor changes if you can zoom in on a place you are facing. The hints are now sometimes actually helpful, but they tell you things that should be mentioned anyways (like connect all the dots, not only enough to go from start to end visiting every picture, etc). It seems inspired by The Room, with many more complex machinations, instead of searching through entire rooms for buttons,…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Really fun and challenging and for most, Thank you for mentioning "Palestine" in the ending and not the other silly name that has no root in history.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Annoyingly bad.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Nice ~10h puzzle game (without hints) for puzzle/riddle enjoyers.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The Room like. Not good as 1st one. It is fine on discount.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →If you like puzzles and historical settings as I do, then I highly recommend this game. and it is currently on sale.
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neutral · AI labelView post →If you liked The Room series, this is an no-brainer. Fantastic puzzle game, attention to detail is off the hook.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →With an ever deepening story and the addition of voice acting, House of Da Vinci II is even better than the first installment. Bravo!
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