While the QR aspect is interesting, the controls are point and click with very slow rotational movement, this is worse than early 2000s point and click escape room interactions. The final puzzle took 30 minutes to START and a single mistake sets you back another 30 minutes, for a short game i do not recommend wasting any time on this.
QR Escape
- Release Date:
- Apr 10, 2023
- Developer:
- Michael Henderson
- Publisher:
- QR Mosaics
- Platforms:
- Windows Mac
Game Tags
About This Game
QR Escape is essentially a fun escape-room puzzle-solving game, with a unique twist. You play the game on your PC/laptop device while interacting with a QR reader app on your mobile device. You are playing one of the first games in a new interactive gameplay genre.
To progress in the game, you will need to solve puzzles, and once complete they will reveal/construct a QR code. When scanned with a reader, those QR codes will provide a 6-digit password. That code is then plugged into various keypads in the game to open doors and make progress. The codes change each time the game is played, so each game execution is a unique experience.
QR Codes
QR Codes
There are many QR codes to scan in the game. Some are required to progress the game, some provide clues/hints, some are for fun and others are simply gallery QR artwork to look at and enjoy!
Because scanning QR codes is a very important aspect of the game, please feel free to test your ability to scan using the picture below before you purchase the game. If you can scan this picture on your screen and see the words "puzzle time!" on your QR reader, you can play the game! Scan from a distance!

If it doesn't scan right away move your phone AWAY from the screen so it appears small, or zoom-out. QR readers are best at reading screen QR's from a few feet away.
Where Do I Get A QR Reader?
if you have a mobile phone, you certainly will be able to scan the QR codes.
1) Modern iPhone or Android devices will scan from the built-in camera. Just start up the camera app and point the camera at the QR code on the screen and the camera will detect it. You may have to enable QR Scanning from your phone settings if it is currently disabled.
2) Download a custom QR reader. There are literally hundreds to choose from, most work fine, but a few are not so good. The free QR reader app I used personally to test the game (on an iPhone) is called "Qrafter: QR Code reader". I found it an excellent reader, but it will show adverts. I have no personal connection to the reader and do not profit from it.
The Story
The Story
You have been asked by the curator of a unique art gallery to investigate strange goings-on in the basement of the gallery. The basement is used as a store room and to provide heat. However, the curator has been locked out of the basement and strange noises are coming from downstairs. As you enter the gallery, the door locks behind you and you realize you must escape. Delve into the underbelly of the gallery to discover the source of the mystery and escape!
Achievements
Achievements
If you like achievements, this is the game for you. There are currently 25 fun Steam achievements. More will be added in due course.
Screenshots
User Reviews
This game takes players on an immersive artistic adventure set in an unusual art gallery. The game seamlessly combines puzzle-solving with QR code scanning, creating a captivating gameplay experience. The art gallery backdrop provides a visually stunning environment, and the inclusion of QR codes as interactive elements adds an extra layer of intrigue.
QR Escape offers a captivating puzzle adventure set within an unusual art gallery. The combination of puzzle-solving and QR code scanning creates a unique gameplay experience that keeps players engaged and entertained.
Really good. The combination of puzzle-solving and QR code scanning creates a unique gameplay experience that keeps players on their toes. The puzzles are well-crafted and progressively challenging, providing a sense of accomplishment upon completion. The constantly changing QR codes ensure replayability and add an element of surprise to each playthrough.
The premise is interesting enough, and it's pretty good as a first draft, it just needs a little polish. Navigation is a little janky, but not impossible to adapt to. I used Kaspersky's QR scanning app, I was able to scan most of the QR codes I saw, and none of the ones I couldn't scan were critical to the puzzles. I do recommend using an app with a scan history, it will make the experience much smoother. The puzzles are not difficult, but they require patience. It's short, but there are no save options, and the answers to the puzzles change every time you start the game so you have to solve them again if you start over. The last major puzzle is a contraption called The Boiler. You will spend a long time with The Boiler. Mistakes will cost you nothing but precious minutes of your life, and you will make mistakes due to the tedium of operating The Boiler. However, I believe The Boiler is a genuine work of art, and the solving of it is a fascinating experience. One goes through a range o...
In general, a pretty good puzzle-solving mystery, I recommend it to fans of this genre.
QR Escape is a good mystical puzzle that can captivate you for a couple of evenings.
QR Escape offers a unique and refreshing twist on the puzzle-solving genre. The incorporation of QR codes and the need to use a mobile device to scan them adds an interactive element that sets it apart from other escape room games. The puzzles are challenging but solvable, and the satisfaction of constructing and scanning the QR codes to progress in the game is truly rewarding.
Funny game about qr puzzles. Pretty good game idea, for the game itself you still need an application on your phone to scan the qr code and solve mysteries, it was unusual for me. Also, if you like to get all the achievements in games, then this is a good reason to go through the game and get the achievements.
QR Escape is an exciting and immersive adventure game that keeps you on the edge of your seat. The puzzles are challenging, the visuals are stunning, and the overall gameplay is highly enjoyable. Highly recommended!
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System Requirements
Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 64-bit
- Processor: Intel i5-6600k // AMD Ryzen 5 1600
- Memory: 4GB RAM MB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 (4GB) // AMD Radeon RX 480 (8GB)
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 2 GB available space
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
FAQ
How much does QR Escape cost?
QR Escape costs $3.99.
What are the system requirements for QR Escape?
Minimum: Minimum: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 64-bit Processor: Intel i5-6600k // AMD Ryzen 5 1600 Memory: 4GB RAM MB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 (4GB) // AMD Radeon RX 480 (8GB) DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 2 GB available space Recommended: Recommended: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
What platforms is QR Escape available on?
QR Escape is available on Windows PC, macOS.
Is QR Escape worth buying?
QR Escape has 90% positive reviews from 20 players.
When was QR Escape released?
QR Escape was released on Apr 10, 2023.
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