# The Forgotten Room - Escape

> Investigate a haunted house in this first-person mystery puzzle adventure.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.glitchgames.theForgottenRoom](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.glitchgames.theForgottenRoom)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.glitchgames.theForgottenRoom`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Glitch Games
- **Category:** GAME\_ADVENTURE
- **Downloads:** 606,345
- **Rating:** 3.73 / 5 (1,572 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.2.9
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-17
- **First published:** 2016-10-26
- **Publisher country:** GB
- **Size:** 412 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-11
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.glitchgames.theForgottenRoom)
- **Website:** [https://www.glitch.games](https://www.glitch.games/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://glitch.games/privacy](https://glitch.games/privacy)

## Description

**The Forgotten Room - Escape** is an immersive first-person adventure and escape game where players step into the shoes of paranormal investigator John “Buster of Ghosts” Murr. Your mission is to solve intriguing puzzles, collect clues, and investigate the mysterious disappearance of Evelyn Bright, a young girl lost in a creepy, forgotten room.

Featuring a captivating soundtrack by Richard J. Moir and a trademark glitch humor style, the game emphasizes exploration, clue photography with the Glitch Camera, and atmospheric storytelling. With clever puzzles, an auto-save feature, and sections available to play for free before unlocking the full experience, it delivers a uniquely chilling and engaging mystery adventure. Join the investigation, explore eerie rooms, and unlock secrets in this captivating escape game!

## Rankings

- #90,172 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`

## Review summary

Reviews consistently praise The Forgotten Room for its engaging puzzles, immersive horror mood, and strong story, with many noting the 0.99 price as good value. However, several recurring issues emerge: pricing/value concerns due to a paywall after the first puzzle and mixed value perceptions; graphics quality described as inconsistent; the ending is divisive (some hail it, others find it meh); and some players needed a walkthrough for hard puzzles. Overall, it's a solid horror puzzle experience worth trying for puzzle lovers, while opinions vary on visuals, ending, and price.

### Pros

- Engaging, well-designed puzzles that are challenging but solvable.
- Strong horror atmosphere that keeps players tense.
- Compelling story with good pacing.
- Affordable pricing and good value for the full experience (e.g., 0.99).

### Cons

- Pricing/value concerns: paywall after solving the first puzzle and mixed perceptions of value.
- Graphics quality described as inconsistent (some praise, others criticize).
- Ending is divisive: some reviewers praise it, others find it meh.
- Some puzzles require a walkthrough; not fully intuitive for all players.

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