Afterlife

Afterlife takes a familiar haunted-room palette and turns it into something more theatrical and assured. The premise is simple and strong: you are dead, or at least on the way, and must push through a ritual journey into the void. That gives the room a clear identity from the outset, with a creepy, underworld mood that feels more adventurous than frightening.

This is not a jump-scare game. The tone is spooky rather than brutal, and the real draw is the sense of moving through a carefully staged supernatural story. The set appears to start tighter and moodier before opening into stronger middle sections, and that shift seems to be where the room finds its rhythm. As one neat verdict puts it, "The theme lands straight away, with inventive puzzles and a proper sense of style."

The puzzle work is the main reason to book it. Expect a varied mix of logic, tactile tasks and a few original ideas rather than a simple lock trail. There is enough invention here to keep experienced teams interested, and the flow sounds strongest once the game gets going properly. It is the sort of room that rewards attention, communication and methodical thinking.

That said, Afterlife does not sound flawless from start to finish. The opening can feel awkward, especially in low light, and the ending seems to divide opinion more than the middle does. Some teams may also find that larger groups spend too much time waiting while others do the work, so it is likely to suit smaller, alert groups best.

Overall, this is an easy room to recommend if you want atmosphere first and horror second. It stands out for its concept, its visual personality and a handful of distinctive puzzle beats, even if the polish is uneven in places. For adults and story-led teams looking for something a bit different in Sheffield, Afterlife looks worth the detour.