The Lift - Hotel Orpheus

Name: The Lift - Hotel Orpheus
Rating: 4.7 (350 reviews)
Author: Brian White

By: Brian White

An Escape Room Game

Features & Capabilities

The Lift - Hotel Orpheus is a free-to-play escape room prologue where you must outsmart a faulty elevator before you check into Room 1309. Solve dozens of puzzles and follow clues as the story unfolds, with hand-drawn artwork and animation.

This short teaser invites you to try the full Room 1309 on the App Store, offering quick, puzzle-rich gameplay for mystery fans who love clever clues and atmosphere.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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By:

Brian White

Rating:

4.70

(350)

Version:

1.0.2 Last updated: 2021-09-13

Version code:

843867253

Creation date:

2019-03-30

Compatible devices:

Size:

274.32MB

URLs:

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-14

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Ranking

# 90,791 ▼ 215

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Developed by:

Brian White

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-lift-hotel-orpheus/id1453336559

User Reviews

Reviewers consistently praise The Lift for its atmospheric, horror-forward vibe, strong visuals, and clever puzzles supported by a robust in-game hint system. The short, well-paced elevator prelude sets the mood and acts as a teaser to Room 1309, earning praise from players who enjoyed the linked titles. However, several users report technical glitches that can halt progress and note the brief length may leave some wanting more content. Overall, it's a standout, compact mystery with room to grow.

Pros

Immersive atmosphere and horror vibe with a memorable elevator sequence.
Clever puzzles with a strong in-game hint system that helps when stuck.
High-quality visuals/art style (hand-drawn yet realistic) that match the atmosphere.
Connection to Room 1309 and other Hotel Orpheus titles provides continuity for fans.
Short, well-paced prelude that works as a standalone experience and teaser for the next chapter.

Cons

Technical glitches/bugs that disrupt gameplay (e.g., freezing when using the emergency call button; occasional in-game glitches).
Short length may leave players wanting more content.

Recent reviews

I have played the lift many times, and it never gets old. The lift is the perfect introduction into the style and atmosphere of Hotel Orpheus. I really am floored by how well the design and mechanics of Hotel Orpheus is. Right from the beginning, when you go through the door and are greeted by the spectral concierge, you know that you have entered a haunted atmospheric domain. The titular hotel contains many levels, with different time zones in each. The lift is a short game that is the prelude to Room 1309. As you after the elevator, it starts to ascend normally, till it ominously speeds up, and then crashes. The cleaning maid turns demonic and jumpscares you, and then you experience a blackout. As you regain consciousness, it is your task to escape from the stuck elevator. The cleaning maids cart contains all the clues and items I needed to escape. The cart was well thought out and detailed, with just one elevator giving a fully engaging and hair raising experience of putting the pieces together to exit the lift. And once you do, it naturally segue-ways to Room 1309. The perfect entry game for all lovers of high- quality mystery horror games!

by Ki*****, 2026-04-10

This game freezes every time I try to press the emergency call button after attaching the internal wires. An email to customer support resulted in a automated response, telling me to enjoy the game. I’d love to continue playing, if this glitch would be addressed. Frustrating.