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Esciri · Published by Esciri · Official site ↗
Positive — 84% positive (19 reviews) · 6 achievements
Last updated 28 Sept 2026
Click around this medieval library to find a key for the door. Find clues and solve puzzles in this cozy, half-hour-long, point-and-click escape room game.
Indie, Free To Play, Casual · 2026 · More free games
Discover hidden clues and unravel puzzles within the charming confines of The Prior Challenge. Navigate through a serene medieval library in search of keys and answers, all while enjoying a casual, point-and-click escape room experience.
About this game
You have been studying in the library all night for a big test. When it is time to leave to take the test, you find out that you are locked in.
Click around this medieval library to find a key for the door. Find clues and solve puzzles in this cozy, half-hour-long, point-and-click escape room game.
Get to know the escape room games of Esciri with this teaser escape room. Prove that you are ready for the real challenges by solving this game first.
You will like this game if you:
· like free games
· love puzzle games
· like point-and-click games
· want to support a solo developer
Single player game
Playable on 1 screen. You can, however, play together on 1 screen with multiple people, suited for 1 – 4 players.
Game play duration
Expected playtime duration: 30 minutes to an hour.
There is no time pressure in this game.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- OS: Windows 11
- Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 4500U with Radeon Graphics
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: AMD Radeon(TM) Graphics
- Additional Notes: Might work on computers with lower/older system requirements but has not been tested on them.
Supported Languages
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AnnouncementsOfficial
Thank you for playing The Prior Challenge
Thank you!Thank you for playing my game! It is very exciting to see people being interested in my little indie game. As you might already know. This game is just a little introduction to my escape room games. You can find my other two games: The Magician’s Challenge and The Knight’s Challenge also here on Steam.Could you help me out?If you enjoyed playing my game could you please leave a review? This could really help others find my game.If you found any bugs/ problems in my game could you let me know? You can send an email to support@esciri.comThank you for your support. It really means a lot! I am working on my next game. If you want to know more about my next game, I sometimes post updates about my next game on my social media accounts.Read full article on Community Announcements (esciri25)
