The 9 Best Online Escape Games You Can Play From Home

1.Virtual Reality Escape Room or Arcade Games at Apsis VR

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 143 reviews · from $39Our pick

At Apsis VR in central Melbourne, you spend about an hour solving story-led puzzles or playing VR arcade games. Choose adventures such as Escape The Pyramid, Sanctum, or Time Travel, with space for up to six players in an escape room and help from the Apsis team when needed.

“Never heard of them before and quite looking forward for the experience. They didn't let me down! Shout out to the crews for the game Escape The Pyramid they recommended.”

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2.Virtual Room – 40-50min VR Escape Game Adventure for 2+ Players

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 136 reviews · from $39

At Virtual Room Melbourne, you and two to four players use free-moving VR gear to solve puzzles across ancient Egypt, the moon landing, and other time periods. Hosts such as Adam, Emma, Dale, and Douglas guide the 40 to 50-minute mission, which suits families, parties, and team groups aged 8 and up.

“Wonderful experience!! Dale was great at making our game really fun, we will be returning to play more games asap.”

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3.Virtual Room – 40-50min VR Escape Game Adventure for 2+ Players

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 130 reviews · from $39

At Virtual Room Sydney on George Street, your private team of two to four players gets HTC Vive gear, a short training session, and a 40 to 50 minute time-travel mission through five eras. You solve puzzles together, then finish with virtual and real-life photos.

“We loved everything about the experience and have recommended to all of our family and friends. I'm not saying anymore accept the review or font get one at all”

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4.Virtual-Reality Escape Room Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 27 reviews

You and 1 to 3 companions enter a private virtual-reality adventure at Virtual Room Paris. A gamemaster explains the controls, then you choose Time Travel Chapter 1, Time Travel Chapter 2, or AreWeDead? After about an hour, enjoy a drink and group photo.

“This was fun and helped with team bonding for myself and my partner. It was also a birthday surprise - it was affordable and worth the money.”

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5.Virtual Home Scavenger Hunt

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $15Best value

Join Kat Nelson of Alley Kat Adventures on Zoom for a one-hour home scavenger hunt. You’ll race through creative missions using household props, costumes, trivia, improv, and teamwork. Groups of up to 15 compete for points and a national leaderboard spot, making this a lively choice for families, friends, and work teams.

“A really fun activity for the whole family! This was a great way to celebrate a special occasion and be creative together. Would highly recommend!”

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6.Virtual Reality Escape Room

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $35

At VR Kingdom in Westfield Chatswood, you and two or four players follow 1920s explorers into the Pyramid of Nebka. Ubisoft’s cable-free Escape the Lost Pyramid lets you walk, search, and solve puzzles in free-roam VR, with staff help available for first-timers.

“Fantastic fun to do with all family members of various ages and abilities...some were far more savvy than others with being familiar with gaming environment but those of us who were novices...enjoyed the trip non the less particularly with the assistance provided. Highly recommended!”

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7.Virtual Reality Escape Game in Lyon: Alice in Wonderland

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 11 reviews · 1 hour · from $37

At oVRdoze in Confluence Mall, you and up to five teammates use VR headsets to battle the Queen of Hearts, shrink with a potion, follow the White Rabbit, and solve puzzles in a reversed Wonderland. Staff explain the gear and can assist in English, French, Italian, Romanian, Russian, or Spanish.

“Fantastisch! Eén keer viel het spel uit voor een speler, maar dat werd snel weer gefixt.”

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8.Virtual Reality Games OR Escape Room Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 7 reviews · from $32

At Apsis VR Melbourne, you choose your game after arrival: a 45-minute virtual reality escape mission for groups of four to six, or arcade play for one to eight people. Staff train you on the equipment, then help you pick from 15 escape rooms and more than 25 games.

“Such fun! We took our grandson and I’m not sure who had the most fun, him or us. A new experience for the sixty something grandparents but so glad we did it.”

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9.Entermission Sydney 60min Virtual Reality Escape Rooms

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $35

At Entermission Sydney CBD, you and 1 to 5 companions become avatars in a private, controller-free VR escape room. Solve clues, handle action challenges, and explore virtual worlds for up to 60 minutes, then enjoy coffee, tea, and the interactive 3D photo wall.

“The kids had fun and enjoyed this virtual escape room alot. Would be a great party for kids to enjoy with guest.”

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