Guide 100% Achievements and Extra Secrets - Escape Simulator 2
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Overview
Summary:
This guide is organized into categories to help you track your progress efficiently, and also provides a walkthrough-style order of achievements to make unlocking them as smooth as possible. It follows the natural progression of themes / rooms, as well as the order in which new interactions become available.
Note: following the recent update, the Extra Room Christmas Eve is now required for the Get All Trophies and Token Completionist achievements. An additional section has been added at the end of this guide covering the Christmas Eve tokens and the associated Darkest Room.
Note: The Lobby Puzzles, the Secret Dark Token and the Secret 13th Darkest Room do not unlock any Steam achievements. However, I have included an extra section at the end of this guide to cover them for completionists and curious players.
- Total achievements: 26
- No missable achievements
- Co-op achievements: 1 (Escape Together)
- Estimated time to 100%: 12-20 hours (depending on puzzle-solving speed and co-op coordination)
- DLC required: None
This guide is organized into categories to help you track your progress efficiently, and also provides a walkthrough-style order of achievements to make unlocking them as smooth as possible. It follows the natural progression of themes / rooms, as well as the order in which new interactions become available.
Walkthrough Order
This walkthrough assumes that the player fully completes each room within the time limit, meaning they obtain both the room trophy and all 8 hidden tokens before moving on.Note: following the recent update, the Extra Room Christmas Eve is now required for the Get All Trophies and Token Completionist achievements. An additional section has been added at the end of this guide covering the Christmas Eve tokens and the associated Darkest Room.
Location
When
Achievements
1. Main Menu
The Builder - Try the room editor
2. Lobby
Mirror, mirror - You look amazing!
Call a friend - Invite a friend using the lobby phone
Good Throw - Throw item across the room
Take a Seat - Sit and relax in the lobby
Nice Moves! - Dance like nobody's watching
Look, look, look! - Ping three times
Call a friend - Invite a friend using the lobby phone
Good Throw - Throw item across the room
Take a Seat - Sit and relax in the lobby
Nice Moves! - Dance like nobody's watching
Look, look, look! - Ping three times
3. Community-Made Map
Room completed
Community Room Escaper - Finish a community-made room
Escape Artist - Finish your first room
Get a Trophy - Earn your first trophy
Escape Together - Complete any room in co-op (provided you have someone to join)
Escape Artist - Finish your first room
Get a Trophy - Earn your first trophy
Escape Together - Complete any room in co-op (provided you have someone to join)
4. Dracula's Castle - Courtyard
While playing the room
First in Collection - Find one token
Fireplace - Burn a log
Cleaner - Put 3 things into the bin
Pockets With Holes - Drop 10 objects in 5 seconds
Take a Hint - it's ok to ask for help
Fireplace - Burn a log
Cleaner - Put 3 things into the bin
Pockets With Holes - Drop 10 objects in 5 seconds
Take a Hint - it's ok to ask for help
5. Darkest Puzzles
After completing the Courtyard room
Into the Dark - Solve one Darkest Room
6. Dracula's Castle - Feast
While playing the room
Bon Appetit! - Eat something while escaping
7. Dracula's Castle - Sweet Dreams
While playing the room
Power Nap - I’ll just close my eyes for a few sec...
8. Dracula's Castle - Crypt
Room completed
Get Theme Trophies - Earn all trophies in one theme
Token Collector - Find all tokens in one theme
Token Collector - Find all tokens in one theme
9. Lobby
After completing the 4 Dracula's Castle Darkest Puzzles
Dressed to Impress - Wear a premium outfit
10. The Lost Starship - Hibernation Pods
While playing the room
Comic Relief - \m/
11. Extra Rooms - Christmas Eve The Cursed Treasure - Hideout
Room completed
Get All Trophies - Earn every trophy in the game
Token Completionist - Find every token in the game
Token Completionist - Find every token in the game
12. Darkest Puzzles
After completing Hideout room
Dark Master - Complete all Darkest Rooms
Note: The Lobby Puzzles, the Secret Dark Token and the Secret 13th Darkest Room do not unlock any Steam achievements. However, I have included an extra section at the end of this guide to cover them for completionists and curious players.
Additional Resources
This guide does not include the locations of hidden tokens from the three base themes or the solutions to the 12 Darkest Puzzles, as there are already thorough and well‑made guides covering that information. Please refer to the guides below for those details:- Hidden token locations: https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3595563305
- Darkest Puzzle solutions: https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3596362744
Tips & Information
Info: Steam Cloud
Steam Cloud in Escape Simulator 2 only syncs your general progression (tokens, trophies, settings). It does not save in‑progress rooms or photos taken inside rooms. If you switch between PCs / Steam Deck and you want to go back into a room to retrieve missing tokens, you will have to redo the room completely.Tokens - Potentially missable: Dracula’s Castle - Crypt
One token is placed on a skull. It may seem unreachable after completing the room, so it’s best to collect it before solving the final puzzle.
Tokens - Hard‑to‑spot: The Lost Starship - Into the Unknown
Four tokens are visible only through the Mirror Artifact. Even after you collect them, the mirror continues to display their ghost image, this can be a little bit confusing.
Main Menu And Lobby Achievements
The Builder
Description: Try the room editor
How to unlock:
Unlocks the first time you open the in‑game Room Editor from the Main Menu (Build menu option). Simply entering the editor is enough, you don’t need to build or publish anything for the achievement to pop.
Unlocks the first time you open the in‑game Room Editor from the Main Menu (Build menu option). Simply entering the editor is enough, you don’t need to build or publish anything for the achievement to pop.
Mirror, mirror
Description: You look amazing!
How to unlock:
Use the mirror in the lobby to change your appearance. Interact with the mirror in the lobby and the achievement unlocks immediately.
Use the mirror in the lobby to change your appearance. Interact with the mirror in the lobby and the achievement unlocks immediately.
Call a friend
Description: Invite a friend using the lobby phone
How to unlock:
Use the lobby phone to invite a friend. The achievement unlocks as soon as you interact with the phone, no actual invite is required.
Use the lobby phone to invite a friend. The achievement unlocks as soon as you interact with the phone, no actual invite is required.
Good Throw
Description: Throw item across the room
How to unlock:
Pick up a cookie from the lobby buffet and throw it. The achievement unlocks as soon as the cookie leaves your hand.
Pick up a cookie from the lobby buffet and throw it. The achievement unlocks as soon as the cookie leaves your hand.
Take a Seat
Description: Sit and relax in the lobby
How to unlock:
Sit down in one of the armchairs around the chess table in the lobby. The achievement unlocks after you remain seated for about 10 seconds.
Sit down in one of the armchairs around the chess table in the lobby. The achievement unlocks after you remain seated for about 10 seconds.
Nice Moves!
Description: Dance like nobody's watching
How to unlock:
Open the emote wheel in the lobby and select the Cheer emote while standing on lobby. The achievement unlocks immediately when your character starts dancing.
Note: Check your keyboard controls in the settings to identify which key is assigned to the Emote Well (should be Hold Left Alt).
Open the emote wheel in the lobby and select the Cheer emote while standing on lobby. The achievement unlocks immediately when your character starts dancing.
Note: Check your keyboard controls in the settings to identify which key is assigned to the Emote Well (should be Hold Left Alt).
Look, look, look!
Description: Ping three times
How to unlock:
Anywhere in the lobby, use the ping action three times in a row. The achievement unlocks immediately after the third ping.
Note: Check your keyboard controls in the settings to identify which key is assigned to the Ping action (should be Left Alt).
Anywhere in the lobby, use the ping action three times in a row. The achievement unlocks immediately after the third ping.
Note: Check your keyboard controls in the settings to identify which key is assigned to the Ping action (should be Left Alt).
Dressed to Impress
Description: Wear a premium outfit
How to unlock:
To unlock a premium outfit, you need to complete all the Darkest puzzles of a single theme. Each completed theme rewards you with a unique outfit, and since there are three themes in total, you can earn three different premium outfits. Once unlocked, the outfit can be equipped from the customization menu in the lobby, using the mirror, which will then grant you the Dressed to Impress achievement.
To unlock a premium outfit, you need to complete all the Darkest puzzles of a single theme. Each completed theme rewards you with a unique outfit, and since there are three themes in total, you can earn three different premium outfits. Once unlocked, the outfit can be equipped from the customization menu in the lobby, using the mirror, which will then grant you the Dressed to Impress achievement.
Co-op, Community & Hint Achievements
Community Room Escaper
Description: Finish a community-made room
How to unlock:
To unlock this achievement, you need to complete any room created by the community. The Community section is accessible from the menu that appears when you click on the portal in the lobby. From there, you can browse and download community rooms. Once you finish one, the achievement unlocks at the end of the escape. If you only want the achievement quickly, you can download and complete the Default Room, which is a very short and simple community map designed for this purpose.
To unlock this achievement, you need to complete any room created by the community. The Community section is accessible from the menu that appears when you click on the portal in the lobby. From there, you can browse and download community rooms. Once you finish one, the achievement unlocks at the end of the escape. If you only want the achievement quickly, you can download and complete the Default Room, which is a very short and simple community map designed for this purpose.
Escape Together
Description: Complete any room in co-op
How to unlock:
To earn it, start by inviting a friend from the Lobby phone or through the game’s invite system. Once your friend has joined, select any room (it can be the community Default Room if you just want the achievement quickly). Play through the puzzles as usual, and when you both reach the end and escape, the achievement will unlock automatically.
To earn it, start by inviting a friend from the Lobby phone or through the game’s invite system. Once your friend has joined, select any room (it can be the community Default Room if you just want the achievement quickly). Play through the puzzles as usual, and when you both reach the end and escape, the achievement will unlock automatically.
Take a Hint
Description: it's ok to ask for help
How to unlock:
This achievement unlocks the first time you use the in‑game hint system. While playing any room, open the game menu, then select Request Hint. You must click and hold the option until the progress bar completes, releasing too early won’t trigger it. Once the hint appears on screen, the achievement pops immediately.
This achievement unlocks the first time you use the in‑game hint system. While playing any room, open the game menu, then select Request Hint. You must click and hold the option until the progress bar completes, releasing too early won’t trigger it. Once the hint appears on screen, the achievement pops immediately.
Main Progression Achievements
Escape Artist
Description: Finish your first room
How to unlock:
This achievement unlocks when you complete your very first room. The first official one is Courtyard in the Dracula’s Castle theme (or it can be the community Default Room if you just want the achievement quickly). Solve the puzzles, open the exit door, and the achievement will unlock automatically.
This achievement unlocks when you complete your very first room. The first official one is Courtyard in the Dracula’s Castle theme (or it can be the community Default Room if you just want the achievement quickly). Solve the puzzles, open the exit door, and the achievement will unlock automatically.
Get a Trophy
Description: Earn your first trophy
How to unlock:
This achievement unlocks when you earn your first trophy, meaning you finish a room within the time limit (Unlike Escape Artist, which only requires completing a room). The first official room is Courtyard in the Dracula’s Castle theme (or it can be the community Default Room if you just want the achievement quickly). Once you complete the room before the timer expires, the achievement will unlock.
This achievement unlocks when you earn your first trophy, meaning you finish a room within the time limit (Unlike Escape Artist, which only requires completing a room). The first official room is Courtyard in the Dracula’s Castle theme (or it can be the community Default Room if you just want the achievement quickly). Once you complete the room before the timer expires, the achievement will unlock.
Get Theme Trophies
Description: Earn all trophies in one theme
How to unlock:
This achievement unlocks when you earn all trophies in one theme, meaning you finish each of its four rooms within the time limit. For each theme you finish, with every associated room completed within the time limit, you will unlock a trophy in the lobby. It will be displayed above the photo showcase area.
This achievement unlocks when you earn all trophies in one theme, meaning you finish each of its four rooms within the time limit. For each theme you finish, with every associated room completed within the time limit, you will unlock a trophy in the lobby. It will be displayed above the photo showcase area.
Get All Trophies
Description: Earn every trophy in the game
How to unlock:
This achievement unlocks once you have earned every single room trophy across all themes, meaning you must finish all 12 rooms within the time limit.
Note: Following the recent update, the Extra Room Christmas Eve is now required for this achievement.
This achievement unlocks once you have earned every single room trophy across all themes, meaning you must finish all 12 rooms within the time limit.
Note: Following the recent update, the Extra Room Christmas Eve is now required for this achievement.
Environmental Interactions Achievements
Fireplace
Description: Burn a log
How to unlock:
This achievement unlocks when you burn a wooden log in a fireplace or brazier. The earliest place to do it is in the Courtyard of the Dracula’s Castle theme. In this room, you’ll find a small pile of logs in one corner that you can pick up. On another side of the courtyard, there is a very obvious brazier. Simply carry a log across and drop it into the flames. The log will instantly disintegrate, and the achievement will pop.
This achievement unlocks when you burn a wooden log in a fireplace or brazier. The earliest place to do it is in the Courtyard of the Dracula’s Castle theme. In this room, you’ll find a small pile of logs in one corner that you can pick up. On another side of the courtyard, there is a very obvious brazier. Simply carry a log across and drop it into the flames. The log will instantly disintegrate, and the achievement will pop.
Cleaner
Description: Put 3 things into the bin
How to unlock:
This achievement unlocks when you throw three objects into a trash bin. The earliest place to do it is in the Courtyard of the Dracula’s Castle theme. In this room, you can pick up three vases that are lying around and carry them over to the trash bin located next to a bench. Drop each vase inside the bin. Once the third object lands inside, the achievement will pop instantly.
This achievement unlocks when you throw three objects into a trash bin. The earliest place to do it is in the Courtyard of the Dracula’s Castle theme. In this room, you can pick up three vases that are lying around and carry them over to the trash bin located next to a bench. Drop each vase inside the bin. Once the third object lands inside, the achievement will pop instantly.
Pockets With Holes
Description: Drop 10 objects in 5 seconds
How to unlock:
This achievement unlocks when you empty your inventory by dropping ten objects in under five seconds. The earliest and simplest place to do it is in the Courtyard of the Dracula’s Castle theme. In this room, you’ll find several vases lying around. Pick up at least ten of them and fill your inventory. Once you’re ready, press the drop key (Q by default) repeatedly and quickly to release everything. If you spam the key fast enough, all ten vases will fall out in a burst, and the achievement will pop immediately.
This achievement unlocks when you empty your inventory by dropping ten objects in under five seconds. The earliest and simplest place to do it is in the Courtyard of the Dracula’s Castle theme. In this room, you’ll find several vases lying around. Pick up at least ten of them and fill your inventory. Once you’re ready, press the drop key (Q by default) repeatedly and quickly to release everything. If you spam the key fast enough, all ten vases will fall out in a burst, and the achievement will pop immediately.
Bon Appétit!
Description: Eat something while escaping
How to unlock:
This achievement unlocks the first time you eat food during an escape. The earliest place to do it is in the Feast of the Dracula’s Castle theme. On the large dining table, you’ll find pastries and other food items. Pick up one of the pastries, examine it closely, and you’ll see a fork and knife icon appear on screen. Simply click the icon to eat the pastry, and the achievement will pop right away.
This achievement unlocks the first time you eat food during an escape. The earliest place to do it is in the Feast of the Dracula’s Castle theme. On the large dining table, you’ll find pastries and other food items. Pick up one of the pastries, examine it closely, and you’ll see a fork and knife icon appear on screen. Simply click the icon to eat the pastry, and the achievement will pop right away.
Power Nap
Description: I’ll just close my eyes for a few sec...
How to unlock:
This achievement unlocks when you lie down on a bed during an escape. The earliest place to do it is in Sweet Dreams of the Dracula’s Castle theme, which features a large bed in the room. Simply approach the bed, interact with it, and your character will lie down for a short moment. After approximatively 10 seconds, the achievement will pop.
This achievement unlocks when you lie down on a bed during an escape. The earliest place to do it is in Sweet Dreams of the Dracula’s Castle theme, which features a large bed in the room. Simply approach the bed, interact with it, and your character will lie down for a short moment. After approximatively 10 seconds, the achievement will pop.
Comic Relief
Description: \m/
How to unlock:
This achievement unlocks when you read a comic book during an escape. You can find one in Hibernation Pods of the Lost Starship theme. In this room, there is a comic book resting on a bench. Simply pick it up, examine it, and interact with it. As soon as you flip it open, the achievement will pop.
This achievement unlocks when you read a comic book during an escape. You can find one in Hibernation Pods of the Lost Starship theme. In this room, there is a comic book resting on a bench. Simply pick it up, examine it, and interact with it. As soon as you flip it open, the achievement will pop.
Darkest Puzzles Achievements
This guide does not cover the full solutions to the 12 Darkest Puzzles. A very detailed and dedicated guide already exists for that purpose, which you can find here: https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3596362744
Into the Dark
Description: Solve one Darkest RoomHow to unlock:
This achievement unlocks the first time you complete a Darkest Puzzle. The earliest opportunity is in Dracula’s Castle, Courtyard room, which has a Darkest puzzle available once you’ve finished the normal room. Click on the Darkest stone in the lobby after you’ve cleared its normal version. Once you solved the puzzle, the achievement will pop.
This achievement unlocks the first time you complete a Darkest Puzzle. The earliest opportunity is in Dracula’s Castle, Courtyard room, which has a Darkest puzzle available once you’ve finished the normal room. Click on the Darkest stone in the lobby after you’ve cleared its normal version. Once you solved the puzzle, the achievement will pop.
Dark Master
Description: Complete all Darkest RoomsHow to unlock:
This achievement unlocks when you complete all Darkest Rooms across every theme. After finishing the normal version of a room, you can access the associated Darkest puzzle from the lobby portal. Completing all 12 Darkest Rooms (Dracula’s Castle, Lost Starship, Treasure) will grant the achievement.
This achievement unlocks when you complete all Darkest Rooms across every theme. After finishing the normal version of a room, you can access the associated Darkest puzzle from the lobby portal. Completing all 12 Darkest Rooms (Dracula’s Castle, Lost Starship, Treasure) will grant the achievement.
Collectibles (Tokens) Achievements
This guide does not cover the location of all hidden tokens. A very detailed and well‑illustrated guide already exists for that purpose, which you can find here: https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3595563305
First in Collection
Description: Find one tokenHow to unlock:
This achievement unlocks the very first time you pick up a hidden token in any room. Tokens are small collectibles tucked away in clever hiding spots. They can be behind objects, inside containers, or blended into the environment. Each room contains 8 tokens, and finding just one is enough to trigger this achievement. The earliest opportunity is in Dracula’s Castle, Courtyard room.
This achievement unlocks the very first time you pick up a hidden token in any room. Tokens are small collectibles tucked away in clever hiding spots. They can be behind objects, inside containers, or blended into the environment. Each room contains 8 tokens, and finding just one is enough to trigger this achievement. The earliest opportunity is in Dracula’s Castle, Courtyard room.
Token Collector
Description: Find all tokens in one themeHow to unlock:
This achievement unlocks when you find all tokens in one theme (32 in total, 8 per room). If you struggle to locate one, refer to the detailed guide linked above. The best approach is to solve the room first, then search for tokens afterward, so you don’t lose time during the escape.
Note: tokens remain accessible even after finishing the room. You can choose to stay or it is also possible to revisit the room after leaving it, simply by reloading it without resetting.
This achievement unlocks when you find all tokens in one theme (32 in total, 8 per room). If you struggle to locate one, refer to the detailed guide linked above. The best approach is to solve the room first, then search for tokens afterward, so you don’t lose time during the escape.
Note: tokens remain accessible even after finishing the room. You can choose to stay or it is also possible to revisit the room after leaving it, simply by reloading it without resetting.
Token Completionist
Description: Find every token in the gameHow to unlock:
This achievement unlocks when you find every token in the game. Each room contains 8 tokens, for a total of 96 across 12 rooms. The best approach is to solve the room first, then search for tokens afterward. If you struggle to find one, refer to the detailed guide linked above.
Note 1: The secret Dark Token (97th) doesn't count for the achievement.
Note 2: Following the recent update, the Extra Room Christmas Eve is now required for this achievement.
This achievement unlocks when you find every token in the game. Each room contains 8 tokens, for a total of 96 across 12 rooms. The best approach is to solve the room first, then search for tokens afterward. If you struggle to find one, refer to the detailed guide linked above.
Note 1: The secret Dark Token (97th) doesn't count for the achievement.
Note 2: Following the recent update, the Extra Room Christmas Eve is now required for this achievement.
Extra: Lobby Puzzles and Keys
The puzzles and keys in the lobby do not unlock any Steam achievements, but collecting them will give you access to something special.
At the bottom of the cupboard beneath the photo wall, you will find seven locks:
When you use all seven keys: You will receive a special book. Place this book on the bookshelf to reveal the secret that these keys unlock.
The secret: The secret is the 13th Darkest Room: The Temple.
At the bottom of the cupboard beneath the photo wall, you will find seven locks:
- Three locks correspond to the keys obtained by completing the tableau puzzles in the lobby.
- One lock is for the key awarded after finishing all the Darkest Puzzles.
- Three locks are linked to the red star hidden across certain rooms.
When you use all seven keys: You will receive a special book. Place this book on the bookshelf to reveal the secret that these keys unlock.
The secret: The secret is the 13th Darkest Room: The Temple.
Tableau Puzzles Keys:
By collecting all 32 tokens of a theme, you unlock its tableau in the lobby. Completing the tableau reveals a hidden puzzle (bookshelf, chessboard, or furniture stack depending on the theme). Solving the puzzle allows you to enter a six‑digit code, which grants a key.- Dracula’s Castle (Flying Books Puzzle): The tableau shows a spiral of flying books. Look at the symbol on each book. Then go to the bookshelf near the fireplace, where you will see books with the same symbols.
Hint: Follow the spiral to identify the symbols on each book. Match those symbols with the books in the lobby’s fireplace bookcase. Take the Roman numerals from them in order to form the six‑digit code.
Solution: 4-6-9-5-9-3 - The Lost Starship (Chess Puzzle): The tableau reveals a chessboard with certain pieces highlighted. Pay close attention to the color and position of each piece. In the lobby, place the pieces on the corresponding squares of the chessboard.
Hint 1: When arranged correctly, the white piece forms a shape representing the number seven, while the black piece forms a shape representing the number three.
Hint 2: Use the formula shown in the tableau’s signature (Square Root of Black * White), to calculate the final values. Enter the resulting six‑digit code to obtain the key.
Solution: 4.58257 - The Cursed Treasure (Furniture Stack Puzzle): The tableau shows a stack of furniture items (table, chair, vase, phone). Find each matching item in the lobby.
Hint: Each has a pattern that corresponds to a number. Stack them in the same order as the tableau to reveal the six‑digit code.
Solution: 5-3-6-2-7-5
Darkest Puzzles Keys:
Finishing all the Darkest Dungeons awards a special Darkest Key. This key fits the central lock in the cupboard beneath the photo wall.Red Star Keys:
Across certain rooms, you can spot tiny red stars in the sky. Zoom in and hold your view on the red dot until the message confirms collection (Clavis stellae orientalis detecta. In vestibulo eam inveni). Each star grants a Red Star Key, for a total of three.- Sweet Dreams (Dracula’s Castle): When you have access to the balcony, go around to the left side. Look up into the night sky and you’ll see a small red star. Zoom in and hold your view until the message confirms the key is collected.
- Into the Unknown (The Lost Starship): When you reach the point where you have the Mirror Artifact, use the mirror to find the symbol on the ground, then look up through the archway to the right. The red star will appear in the sky beyond the arch. Zoom in to collect the key.
- Hideout (The Cursed Treasure): Near the rope pillar section of the level, look up into the opening of the cave, close to where vines are hanging down. Spot the red star and zoom in until the key is awarded.
Extra: The Secret 13th Darkest Room - The Temple (Hints)
This Room is something special. To access it, you must first complete the Lobby puzzles and collect all the keys. The guide below is designed to offer hints first, followed by the solution. Pay close attention to the message that appears when you load the level: the puzzle demands specific knowledge that you may need to research online..., unless you are already an expert in the field of art.
I think, there are two ways to approach this puzzle.
- One way is to be a master at googling: search for a well‑known painter’s name with six letters or with the description of the painting.
- Another way is to use an LLM (like ChatGPT, Copilot, etc) and ask it to help you identify such a painter. You can create a prompt explaining that you are looking for a painter’s name with six letters, where the third letter is the same as the fifth, and the fourth letter is the same as the sixth. You can also provide the drawing on the canvas as a clue, and don’t overlook the structure on the ground connected to the canvas. For example, the painting seems to show two towers, some buildings, and at least five figures.
- The body Statues with a posture that is not straight are easier to spot.
- Legs and arms: some figures make a unique or special gesture with their limbs, which helps you recognize them quickly.
- Head position: as a final check, notice whether the figure is looking upward or downward.
Matching these distinctive features will guide you toward selecting the correct statues.
First Hint: The drawing on the wall
Pay close attention to the drawing on the wall, it looks like the sketch of a painting. This suggests that the puzzle is connected to finding a specific painting. The room contains many statues and there are several places below the canvas where the statues should be placed. On the canvas, you can see indications of where each statue should go. The challenge is to identify the correct statues with the right gestures and place them in their proper spots.Second Hint: The text below the drawing
Below each canvas, you will see some text. At first glance, it doesn’t make any sense... But in reality, it’s a cipher. The letters shown do not correspond to the correct ones. Hidden within this code is in fact the name of the painter. Your task is to find the correct letters in order to reveal the painter’s name. Sadly, the cipher differs for each painter.Third Hint: How to decode the text
Well, that is a tricky question. If you don’t have knowledge in art, it can be complicated. The easiest example you will encounter is “LNFZFZ”, a painter’s name with only six letters. From this, you can notice that the third letter is the same as the fifth, and the fourth letter is the same as the sixth.I think, there are two ways to approach this puzzle.
- One way is to be a master at googling: search for a well‑known painter’s name with six letters or with the description of the painting.
- Another way is to use an LLM (like ChatGPT, Copilot, etc) and ask it to help you identify such a painter. You can create a prompt explaining that you are looking for a painter’s name with six letters, where the third letter is the same as the fifth, and the fourth letter is the same as the sixth. You can also provide the drawing on the canvas as a clue, and don’t overlook the structure on the ground connected to the canvas. For example, the painting seems to show two towers, some buildings, and at least five figures.
Fourth Hint: How to find the correct statues
It can be complicated, especially at the beginning when there are many statues and you need to identify the correct ones. Pay close attention to the details:- The body Statues with a posture that is not straight are easier to spot.
- Legs and arms: some figures make a unique or special gesture with their limbs, which helps you recognize them quickly.
- Head position: as a final check, notice whether the figure is looking upward or downward.
Matching these distinctive features will guide you toward selecting the correct statues.
Once every puzzle is completed
When all puzzles are solved, you will obtain a new trophy for your lobby showcase.
Extra: The Secret 13th Darkest Room - The Temple (Solution)
1. LNFZFZ
Solution: LNFZFZ = PANINI (Giovanni Paolo Panini)
Related Painting: Architectural Capriccio of the Roman Forum with Philosophers and Soldiers
Final Result with Statues:
2. UVARFEJ Q--ZJ MVKZM
Solution: UVARFEJ Q--ZJ MVKZM = JACQUES LOUIS DAVID
Related Painting: Oath of the Horatii
Final Result with Statues:
3. MCZZCHQQW
Solution: MCZZCHQQW = RAFFAELLO
Related Painting: The School of Athens
Final Result with Statues:
4. L--W NJ Q--CMW
Solution: L--W NJ Q--CMW = SANO DI PIETRO
Related Painting: St Anthony Distributing his Wealth to the Poor
Final Result with Statues:
5. -Q-VLVM
Solution: -Q-VLVM = BRUEGEL (Pieter Bruegel the Elder)
Related Painting: Children's Games
Final Result with Statues:
6. SHP WPH-M-PXM
Solution: SHP WPH-M-PXM = FRA CARNEVALE (Bartolomeo Corradini)
Related Painting: Presentation of the Virgin in the Temple
Final Result with Statues:
7. F---QCA ----FRZEF XAUZT--?
Solution: F---QCA ----FRZEF XAUZT--? = ELEANOR FORTESCUE-BRICKDALE
Related Painting: The Forerunner
Final Result with Statues:
8. FCLWQH -----CEH
Solution: FCLWQH -----CEH = PIETRO PERUGINO
Related Painting: Saint Bernardino Appearing at Night to Giovan Antonio Tornaro and Healing His Wound from a Trap (Miracles of Saint Bernardino)
Final Result with Statues:
Extra: The Secret Dark Token (97th)
There is a hidden 97th token in the game referred to as the secret Dark Token. It is not part of the standard 96 tokens and does not unlock any Steam achievements, but collecting it will add an extra trophy to your lobby showcase.
The token is found in the Darkest Puzzle Crypt of Dracula’s Castle theme. To access it, you must first unlock the Darkest puzzles by completing the Crypt.
1. In Darkest Puzzle 1‑4, interact with the torch near the Hands of Judgment puzzle. Turn it upside down to reveal the hidden Dark Token.
2. The mechanism reveals the Secret Dark Token in the right corner of the structure. The token is hidden along the wall and can be picked up once spotted.
The token is found in the Darkest Puzzle Crypt of Dracula’s Castle theme. To access it, you must first unlock the Darkest puzzles by completing the Crypt.
1. In Darkest Puzzle 1‑4, interact with the torch near the Hands of Judgment puzzle. Turn it upside down to reveal the hidden Dark Token.
2. The mechanism reveals the Secret Dark Token in the right corner of the structure. The token is hidden along the wall and can be picked up once spotted.
Extra Rooms: Christmas Eve
The Christmas Eve Extra Room is a festive room added during Christmas 2025. It features a full puzzle layout with 8 hidden tokens to collect, and it also includes a Darkest Rooms variant.
Solution:
Tokens:
The Christmas Eve Extra Room contains 8 hidden tokens.Token 1:
Hidden within the branches of the Christmas tree, sightly above the midpoint.
Hidden within the branches of the Christmas tree, sightly above the midpoint.
Token 2:
Located on the window sill, concealed behind the curtain to the right of the Christmas tree.
Located on the window sill, concealed behind the curtain to the right of the Christmas tree.
Token 3:
Along the side of the stairs leading up to the entrance.
Along the side of the stairs leading up to the entrance.
Token 4:
Use the phone to spell the word TOKEN using the old multi‑tap input method: 8666553366.
Use the phone to spell the word TOKEN using the old multi‑tap input method: 8666553366.
Token 5:
Located along the edge of the dining‑room table with the small piano.
Located along the edge of the dining‑room table with the small piano.
Token 6:
Play the Jingle Bells notes on the piano. The puzzle can be solved by pressing G six times to reproduce the final six notes.
Play the Jingle Bells notes on the piano. The puzzle can be solved by pressing G six times to reproduce the final six notes.
Token 7:
Place the Nutcracker on the specific spot on the kitchen counter to unlock the drawer hiding the token.
Place the Nutcracker on the specific spot on the kitchen counter to unlock the drawer hiding the token.
Token 8:
Located at the back of the fridge.
Located at the back of the fridge.
Darkest Puzzle:
Christmas Eve includes a Darkest Rooms variant, which is the dark-mode version of the Christmas gift puzzle boxes.Solution: