A narrative-driven escape room where every exit feels personal. Over 90% of players who completed the adventure call it unforgettable, often lingering far beyond the expected playtime. Bugs are almost nonexistent, but the UI occasionally stumbles when the tension rises.
What it's about: Le labyrinthe de l'appartement de Colin contient des énigmes, des dialogues et un peu d'humour sec qui vous attendent. Une aventure surréaliste d'un genre particulier.
In-game
« لعبة الغاز باستخدام الماوس فقط , تستخدم الادوات و تحولها لشي مفيد يساعدك تهرب من البيت , حلوة اللعبة لكن ما جذبتني اكملها ⭐3\5 »👍 anonymous review · 4 h played1« Bon petit jeu, vraiment touchant, avec une morale, certes attendue, mais bien faite. »👍 anonymous review · 5 h played« real good game and philosophical too I recomand it if you're lost in life :3 »👍 anonymous review · 33 h played« Very good game, touching, personal and philosophical topics... Had an incredible time going through this surrealist "huis clos" . Beautiful music as well ! Thank you !! »👍 anonymous review · 8 h played« Mindlock ist ein extrem kreatives, liebevoll entwickeltes Point and Click Adventure eines einzelnen Entwicklers, das in seinen ca. 5 Stunden Spielzeit nicht für eine Sekunde langweilig ist. Absolute Kaufempfehlung. »👍 anonymous review · 6 h played« Amazing Game, loved the story loved the writing, loved the pacing. Amazing athmosphere. I can only recommend this hidden gem »👍 anonymous review · 9 h played
« Je vois comment cela peut plaire, la DA, çaféréfléchir et tout, mais c'est si lent... »👎 anonymous review · 4 h played« Not intuitive. Not fun. Waiting on it to make more sense. I don't mind slow, but it needs to move some! I need some progress. I am looking for fun, not boring frustration doing things over and over with no progress. »👎 anonymous review · 5 h played« Good puzzles but was not a fan of the story. Came off like forced therapy. »👎 anonymous review · 8 h played« it was ok. It's just personal taste- I didn't like the story's theme. the interface was great. but the puzzles were just alright. »👎 anonymous review · 7 h played« Insufferable gen x-coded "protagonist", annoying controls, uninteresting dialogue. 42 minutes was all I needed to have my answer: game's not for me. »👎 anonymous review · 1 h played« This is one of the best Point & Click adventures I have ever played. Thank you so much for creating this. This needs to be played. »👍 anonymous review · 5 h played
In players' words
« لعبة الغاز باستخدام الماوس فقط , تستخدم الادوات و تحولها لشي مفيد يساعدك تهرب من البيت , حلوة اللعبة لكن ما جذبتني اكملها ⭐3\5 »👍 anonymous review · 4 h played1« Je vois comment cela peut plaire, la DA, çaféréfléchir et tout, mais c'est si lent... »👎 anonymous review · 4 h played« Bon petit jeu, vraiment touchant, avec une morale, certes attendue, mais bien faite. »👍 anonymous review · 5 h played« Not intuitive. Not fun. Waiting on it to make more sense. I don't mind slow, but it needs to move some! I need some progress. I am looking for fun, not boring frustration doing things over and over with no progress. »👎 anonymous review · 5 h played« real good game and philosophical too I recomand it if you're lost in life :3 »👍 anonymous review · 33 h played« Good puzzles but was not a fan of the story. Came off like forced therapy. »👎 anonymous review · 8 h played« Very good game, touching, personal and philosophical topics... Had an incredible time going through this surrealist "huis clos" . Beautiful music as well ! Thank you !! »👍 anonymous review · 8 h played« it was ok. It's just personal taste- I didn't like the story's theme. the interface was great. but the puzzles were just alright. »👎 anonymous review · 7 h played« Mindlock ist ein extrem kreatives, liebevoll entwickeltes Point and Click Adventure eines einzelnen Entwicklers, das in seinen ca. 5 Stunden Spielzeit nicht für eine Sekunde langweilig ist. Absolute Kaufempfehlung. »👍 anonymous review · 6 h played« Insufferable gen x-coded "protagonist", annoying controls, uninteresting dialogue. 42 minutes was all I needed to have my answer: game's not for me. »👎 anonymous review · 1 h played« Amazing Game, loved the story loved the writing, loved the pacing. Amazing athmosphere. I can only recommend this hidden gem »👍 anonymous review · 9 h played« This is one of the best Point & Click adventures I have ever played. Thank you so much for creating this. This needs to be played. »👍 anonymous review · 5 h played
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
PositiveMixedNegative
Story / writing
87 % pos · n=95
Gameplay
62 % pos · n=78
Graphics / art
100 % pos · n=38
Audio / music
100 % pos · n=25
Interface / UX
20 % pos · n=10
Value for money
100 % pos · n=4
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=2
Content / longevity
100 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
Aspect
Mentions
Positive
Mixed
Negative
Story / writing
95
83
1
11
Gameplay
78
48
16
14
Graphics / art
38
38
0
0
Audio / music
25
25
0
0
Interface / UX
10
2
0
8
Value for money
4
4
0
0
Stability / bugs
2
0
0
2
Content / longevity
1
1
0
0
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 6.8 h on median; those who dislike it: 4.8 h.
<2h
38 % (n=8)
2-10h
95 % (n=330)
10-25h
98 % (n=58)
>25h
100 % (n=4)
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
📉 Down since launch (-9 pts) — reception has worsened
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 28 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 56,2 % of players.
The story clings to memory: 83 positive mentions out of 95
Visuals double as storytelling tools: 38 positive mentions out of 38
Soundtrack elevates every reveal: 25 positive mentions out of 25
Puzzles linger in the mind long after the credits: 18 mentions of ‘énigmes’
Humor lightens the mood without breaking immersion: 14 positive mentions
Weaknesses
A handful of players bump into the interface at critical moments: 8 negative UI mentions out of 10
Two bugs marred otherwise flawless runs: 2 negative mentions
A small minority finish in under two hours and feel shortchanged: only 38% positive for <2h playtime
Who is it for?
Fans of atmospheric point-and-click adventures who crave emotional payoff over pure challenge. Anyone who enjoys witty dialogue, rich art direction, and stories that linger will find their match here.
Is Mindlock - The Apartment worth it in 2026?
Overall yes, the community is won over: 96% of 674 Steam reviews are positive (player score 93/100). Most-praised strength: The story clings to memory. Current price: 14,79€.
Verdict
Mindlock - The Apartment delivers where it counts: a story that lingers, visuals that enchant, and audio that immerses. Minor UI quirks and a tiny bug list can’t dim its Overwhelmingly Positive shine, especially for those who invest 2–10 hours.
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