Vaporum: Lockdown similar games & best alternatives
Should you play it?
Vaporum: Lockdown, a prequel to Vaporum, is a grid-based dungeon crawler RPG in an original steampunk setting, inspired by old-school classics of the genre. Follow the story of Ellie Teller, a scientist struggling to survive disastrous events that happened in the tower of Arx Vaporum.
What works
- Challenging and rewarding puzzles
- Tactical real-time combat with pause
- Immersive steampunk atmosphere
- Open-level design with secrets
- Meaningful character progression
Things to keep in mind
- High puzzle density can be tedious
- Some puzzles require trial and error
- Lack of multiplayer or social features
- Instant-death traps cause frustration
- Limited character customization
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Last update: 10/10/2026