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Murder Castle

You are trapped inside a masterpiece of madness. Unravel the chilling mystery of H.H. Holmes Murder Castle. In this atmospheric true crime escape simulator, every room is a puzzle and every document a shocking discovery. Can you escape the architect of death?

Release date
October 13, 2026
Platforms
Windows
Developer
MediaTale
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MediaTale
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About Murder Castle

Murder Castle is a short, atmospheric first-person escape room game featuring a wide variety of puzzles and horror elements. Experience Elizabeth's story as you try to escape the cruel schemes of H. H. Holmes. WELCOME TO THE WORLD'S FAIR HOTELChicago, 1893. The World's Columbian Exposition is in full swing, a dazzling beacon of human progress. Just blocks away stands a magnificent new hotel, promising luxury and convenience to young travelers. You are one of them. Experience the story of Elizabeth, a young secretary hoping to start a new life in the big city.

But the man who welcomed you, Dr. H.H. Holmes is not a hotelier, he is a madman. And his building is not a sanctuary, it is a machine designed to kill for profit."I was born with the devil in me. I could not help the fact that I was a murderer, no more than the poet can help the inspiration to sing..." — H. H. HolmesWake up to your worst nightmare. Behind soundproof walls and doors that lead to nowhere, the dark story about America’s first serial killer awaits you.KEY FEATURESUnique puzzles: Custom-designed logic mechanics tailored to each room.

Escape Room Mechanics: Interact with objects and use physics-based logic to uncover hidden keys and pathways. True-Crime Story: Search for hidden documents and clues to escape Holmes' grim operations. Stealth & Time Management: Outsmart Holmes by hiding in the shadows and acting fast under deadly time limits.…

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★ 8.9/10Steam · 19 ratings
SteamLast checked November 3, 2026

Most helpful8

Not recommended
Way too short and not enough puzzle elements. I was really looking forward to this after playing the demo and had wishlisted it, but there…
Recommended
The game has some uniqueness to it! for its price it is worth every penny short game but enjoyable! BUT A major complain i have…
Recommended
Very nice and short game. Worth the price! I really enjoyed. The atmosphere is great. The hotel, the notes and the sounds all feel creepy…
Recommended
i thought this game was pretty fun. its short, but for four bucks, id say it was worth it.
Recommended
Is a good game but has copyrighted music that got my entire vod demonetized. Please warn about this in the future.
Recommended
Honestly, pretty good! Generally well-made with an excellent visual style. Based on a real serial killer of the past. Appears to be free of generative…
Recommended
I really enjoyed this game. It was a smooth playthrough with fun puzzles, a couple of nice scares, and nods to the true story. This…
Recommended
I had a lot of fun with this! It is short and sweet, so perfect for anyone looking for an escape room style game that…

Most recent8

Recommended
i thought this game was pretty fun. its short, but for four bucks, id say it was worth it.
Recommended
Is a good game but has copyrighted music that got my entire vod demonetized. Please warn about this in the future.
Recommended
Honestly, pretty good! Generally well-made with an excellent visual style. Based on a real serial killer of the past. Appears to be free of generative…
Recommended
I really enjoyed this game. It was a smooth playthrough with fun puzzles, a couple of nice scares, and nods to the true story. This…
Not recommended
Way too short and not enough puzzle elements. I was really looking forward to this after playing the demo and had wishlisted it, but there…
Recommended
I had a lot of fun with this! It is short and sweet, so perfect for anyone looking for an escape room style game that…
Recommended
The game has some uniqueness to it! for its price it is worth every penny short game but enjoyable! BUT A major complain i have…

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