The 11 best escape rooms in Houston
From heists to time travel mysteries, where to play the very best escape rooms in the sprawling city of Houston.
Strange Bird Immersive
Overwhelmingly Positive
7026 Old Katy Rd #310, Houston, TX 77024, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“This experience is an emotionally resonant “based on real life” story. It goes -beyond- escape rooms and tells a very well polished story. I think it’s something everyone should experience at least once. Every second here was in theme. Hint system, theatrics and actors were perfect. Delectable. I can’t wait to experience Lucidity. Strange Bird have truly cooked up something special here. Thank you.”
RyanYuzuki
162 games played
“The first 2/3 of the game are fantastic. The set design is fantastic, having the team separated and working together to get out is a blast, and the puzzles are clever, unique, and on theme. Prison Break is also really immersive. It doesn't feel like an escape room... until the last room. The end no longer feels like a Prison Break and the immersion falls away. It largely becomes a situation of "solve these random puzzles for... some reason". That being said, the first 2/3 of the room still definitely make it a room worth doing, especially with a team of 4-7 people.”
Jukeblimp32
60 games played
The Escape Game
Very Positive
794 Sorella Ct #127, Houston, TX 77024, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
The Escape Game
Very Positive
794 Sorella Ct #127, Houston, TX 77024, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“Playing with 3 people we had a bit of a rough start though once we were able to get it going it became a fun room! Some of the puzzles I felt were pretty easy. Though the majority was great and the flow of the game was really great!”
Welded
25 games played
The Escape Game
Very Positive
5015 Westheimer Rd #3400, Houston, TX 77056, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
The Escape Game
Very Positive
5015 Westheimer Rd #3400, Houston, TX 77056, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“Once again, the escape game sets the bar for how escape rooms should be. This was one of my favorite rooms I’ve done by them or anyone. The immersion was top notch, the puzzles were just the right level of difficulty, and everything flowed together beautifully. I would highly recommend this room!”
matthewab96
30 games played
The Escape Game
Very Positive
5015 Westheimer Rd #3400, Houston, TX 77056, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
The Man From Beyond
Strange Bird Immersive
- Escape room
- IRL
“This experience is an emotionally resonant “based on real life” story. It goes -beyond- escape rooms and tells a very well polished story. I think it’s something everyone should experience at least once. Every second here was in theme. Hint system, theatrics and actors were perfect. Delectable. I can’t wait to experience Lucidity. Strange Bird have truly cooked up something special here. Thank you.”
RyanYuzuki
162 games played
Prison Break
The Escape Game
- Escape room
- IRL
“The first 2/3 of the game are fantastic. The set design is fantastic, having the team separated and working together to get out is a blast, and the puzzles are clever, unique, and on theme. Prison Break is also really immersive. It doesn't feel like an escape room... until the last room. The end no longer feels like a Prison Break and the immersion falls away. It largely becomes a situation of "solve these random puzzles for... some reason". That being said, the first 2/3 of the room still definitely make it a room worth doing, especially with a team of 4-7 people.”
Jukeblimp32
60 games played
Gold Rush
The Escape Game
- Escape room
- IRL
Playground
The Escape Game
- Escape room
- IRL
Special Ops: Mysterious Market
The Escape Game
- Escape room
- IRL
Timeliner: Train Through Time
The Escape Game
- Escape room
- IRL
“Playing with 3 people we had a bit of a rough start though once we were able to get it going it became a fun room! Some of the puzzles I felt were pretty easy. Though the majority was great and the flow of the game was really great!”
Welded
25 games played
Special Ops: Mysterious Market
The Escape Game
- Escape room
- IRL
The Heist
The Escape Game
- Escape room
- IRL
The Depths
The Escape Game
- Escape room
- IRL
“Once again, the escape game sets the bar for how escape rooms should be. This was one of my favorite rooms I’ve done by them or anyone. The immersion was top notch, the puzzles were just the right level of difficulty, and everything flowed together beautifully. I would highly recommend this room!”
matthewab96
30 games played
Timeliner: Train Through Time
The Escape Game
- Escape room
- IRL
Endurance
Locktopia Escape Room
- Escape room
- IRL
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About Houston
Houston is a sprawling metropolis, full of intermingling cultures, diverse cuisine, and a broad variety of exciting attractions. If you plan to visit Downtown Houston with the family, then a double decker bus tour will provide lasting memories for all. Of course, if you aren’t visiting with the family, then The Church of Beer might be more to your taste. And if historical attractions are more to your liking, then a biking tour of Historical Downtown could be for you. It also happens to be that there may be no better place in Texas for experiencing some incredible and creative escape rooms. Houston has somehow become a great hidden gem on the US’s southern border, and is surely worth a visit sometime soon.
Learn More About Houston Escape Rooms
Houston has become a hotbed of escape room experiences over the past few years. Since the first escape rooms arrived in Houston, America’s fourth most populous city has embraced these immersive experiences. In fact, greater Houston is home to nearly 30 different escape room venues and Downtown Houston is home to the city’s most exciting and original games. The Man From Beyond at Strange Bird Immersive was named the TERPECA #11 top room 2021. A Wizard’s Tale at Escape Again Rooms is a 90-minute, high tech game that can be enjoyed by all ages. Escape Hunt’s Houston, We’ve Had a Problem is a challenging game that can be great for slightly more experienced players. With nearly 100 escape games in the area, the possibilities are basically endless — you’ll find games with themes of horror, adventure, crime, espionage, and plenty you may not expect.
How Do Escape Rooms Work?
Remember those point-and-click adventure games where you’re locked in a room and have to solve puzzles to find the key and escape? Those online games were the original inspiration for the live escape rooms you’ll find all across the world today. An escape room is an immersive experience where you (and your team of 2 or more people) are locked in a room with a series of puzzles for 60 minutes. To escape and win the game, you have to look for clues, solve the puzzles, and find the key. While most escape rooms only give you 60 minutes to complete the challenge, others may have shorter or longer time limits. Many venues are private rooms where you and your team are the only players. However, some places may pair you with other groups who booked a slot at the same time. And don’t worry about getting stuck, asking for hints on a difficult puzzle is totally normal. While the original escape room (created by SCRAP in 2007) had a fairly simple aesthetic, today’s escape games often take you into a different world. Artistic set designs, secret doors, and unique interactive elements are all part of the fun. It’s like an adventure game that you can interact with in real life. But if you’re hoping to preview any rooms before you book a game somewhere, detailed images and videos can be hard to find. To keep the puzzles a secret and preserve the experience of seeing the room for the first time, most venues only offer a few photos or a short trailer about the room’s theme or narrative. The only way to know what it’s like is to go and try it for yourself!
Find the Best Houston Escape Rooms with Morty
There are plenty of awesome escape rooms to choose from in Houston. The goal of Morty is to make escape rooms more accessible for everyone to find and play. With Morty, you can: - Browse escape rooms anywhere in the country - Read reviews and ratings from other community members - Book a room together with your friends Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned escape room enthusiast, our aim is to help you play more escape rooms and visit more immersive attractions.
Frequently asked questions
How Do I Book an Escape Room in Houston?
Most escape room venues don’t accept walk-ins, and time slots for popular games may fill up fast. Besides that, not every escape room is the same — some have varying difficulties, and you don’t want to get stuck playing a room that’s beyond your experience level. That’s why the best way to book an escape room in Houston is through the Morty app. You can get updates on new games, read reviews, compare details (including difficulty, theme, runtime) and plan an outing with friends, all on the same platform. You can even coordinate games with your friends collaboratively. Download the Morty app and book your adventure today!