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The Room 4: Old Sins

Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS • 2021

Should you play it?

The disappearance of an ambitious engineer and his high-society wife provokes a hunt for a precious artefact. The trail leads you to the attic of their home, and the discovery of an old, peculiar dollhouse. What secrets lie within these walls?

What works

  • Intricate and rewarding puzzles
  • Immersive lovecraftian atmosphere
  • Beautiful and detailed visuals
  • Engaging and coherent story
  • Smooth and intuitive gameplay

Things to keep in mind

  • Some control and interaction clunkiness
  • Shorter length compared to previous entries
  • Minimal customization options
  • Lack of multiplayer or social features
  • Some puzzles may feel easier or less challenging

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • The Room Three

  • The House of Da Vinci 3

  • New York Mysteries: Secrets of the Mafia Collector's Edition

  • The Room Two

  • The 7th Guest VR

  • Foolish Mortals

Less thrilling

Games that feels like The Room 4: Old Sins but with less suspense and thrill

  • The Inheritance of Crimson Manor

  • The House of Da Vinci 2

  • Eventide: Slavic Fable

  • The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition

  • realMyst: Masterpiece Edition

  • The House of Tesla: Definitive Edition

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The Room 4: Old Sins: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Competition, Thrill. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Thrill. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Intimacy, Expression.

Last update: 04/08/2026