# Don't Push the Button — Room escape game

> Story-driven, casual escape room puzzle game with auto-save. (iPhone/iPad app by YOUHEI SHINRA.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dont-push-the-button/id673941820 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [YOUHEI SHINRA](https://appshunter.io/developer/654880163)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Adventure, Puzzle
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.53/5 from 19 App Store ratings · 54 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 235 MB
- Languages: English, Japanese, Korean, Chinese
- Released: 2013-07-23
- Data updated: 2026-06-23
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dont-push-the-button/id673941820/reviews.md

## What is Don't Push the Button?

The more you're told "don't push it," the more you want to.
An immersive journey into a surreal world.

You wake up in a pitch-black room.
An unknown voice gives you one command:
"Don't push the red button."

—A simple rule that will toy with your intuition.

The escape game loved by many players has been fully remade in cel-shaded 3D!
While keeping the cozy atmosphere of the original illustrations, the addition of sound and spatial depth has evolved the sense of immersion.

【How to Play】
・Use items and solve mysteries to escape the room.
・Tap areas of interest in the 3D space to explore.
・Tap an item to select it, and tap again to enlarge.

【Features】
・Charming 3D: Cel-shaded graphics that stay true to the original's taste.
・Sound Design: Added sound effects for realistic feedback. Feel the thrill of the escape.
・Intuitive Puzzles: No specialized knowledge required. A difficulty level enjoyable for everyone.
・Reliable Hints: Stuck? The hint page with images will help you solve it immediately.

Can you resist the temptation of this strange room and find your way out?

【Credits】
Sound Effects:
Sound Effect Lab (https://soundeffect-lab.info/)
Pocket Sound (https://pocket-se.info/)

## Key features

- Story-driven gameplay
- Lower difficulty
- Auto-save function
- Quick play sessions
- Tap controls

## Recent user reviews (10 of 54)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dont-push-the-button/id673941820/reviews.md

### 5/5 — 結構面白いけど…

*2025-01-18, version 1.5.8*

ハサミが落ちてこない

### 5/5 — 何もない部屋からのスタートが新鮮

*2024-01-09, version 1.5.8*

遊び心ある始まりだった

### 5/5 — 大好きなシリーズ

*2024-01-09, version 1.5.8*

数年前に見つけてから、毎回新作が出るのを楽しみにしています。いつも押したらダメなのはわかっているのについボタンを押したくなってしまう（笑）
新しい脱出シリーズもすごくおもしろかったです！！ですが、ボタンシリーズの続編を望んでしまう自分がいます、、、！！！

### 5/5 — むずかった

*2023-07-09, version 1.5.8*

ヒントありがとうございます😭たのしいです。２のボタン押すなもやりたいです。ありがとうございますではまたご縁がありましたらよろしくお願いします。

### 5/5 — 面白い！

*2023-06-10, version 1.5.8*

脱出ゲームお決まりのギミックに飽き飽きしていたので、作者の意図するところは何なのか？と頭を使わなければならないのが新鮮！
ユーモアもあり楽しいです！
このシリーズの2.5を初めてプレイしてからファンになり、1から全部プレイしたいと始めたところです。
この後も楽しませていただきます。

### 1/5 — うんぽ

*2023-05-29, version 1.5.8*

小学生ではないぞよ

### 5/5 — ！

*2022-03-17, version 1.5.7*

続編楽しみにしてます！

### 5/5 — This is a find!

*2021-06-08, version 1.5.6*

Cool little game that riffs on human perseverance at finding a button to push. When the logic is obscure, the hint system is good. Going to binge the whole series!

### 1/5 — ゴミ

*2021-02-04, version 1.5.6*

ゴミゲー

### 4/5 — シリーズ第一弾

*2020-09-07, version 1.5.4*

赤いボタンを押さないという徹底ぶりが楽しい。
これ単体だと短く、これで終わり？と思うだろう。
ストーリーは続いていくので少しでも気になるなら2、3と遊んでいくといつの間に好きになる‥かも。

## Frequently asked questions about Don't Push the Button

### Does Don't Push the Button have ads?

Yes, Don't Push the Button contains advertisements. This is typical for free games that offer in-app purchases or are supported by ads.

### What are the system requirements for Don't Push the Button?

Don't Push the Button requires iOS 12.0 or later and is compatible with iPhone and iPod devices.

### How long does it take to clear Don't Push the Button?

The game is designed to be cleared in a short time, making it suitable for quick play sessions.

### Can I play Don't Push the Button offline?

The provided information does not specify if Don't Push the Button supports offline play. However, many puzzle and escape room games are playable without an internet connection.

### What is the age rating for Don't Push the Button?

Don't Push the Button has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for young players and families.

### How often is Don't Push the Button updated?

The latest version, 1.5.8, was released on November 14, 2022. This indicates that updates are released periodically, though the exact frequency is not stated.

### What is the gameplay like in Don't Push the Button?

Gameplay involves tapping to search and use items. Items can be selected with a tap and expanded with two taps. The game features a storyline and a lower difficulty level.

### Is there a way to save progress in Don't Push the Button?

Yes, Don't Push the Button includes an auto-save function, so your progress is automatically stored as you play.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0.2 — 2026-06-22

【Major Full Remake v2.0.2】

We have completely rebuilt the game experience from the ground up, based on the original 2D version.

1.Illustrations in 3D: High-quality cel-shaded graphics that faithfully recreate the original atmosphere. Experience the sensation of walking through the illustrations.
2.Immersive Sound: Added sound effects to a previously silent world. The feedback from gimmicks and overall immersion have been drastically improved.
3.Refined Controls: Intuitive UI/UX redesigned for 3D exploration. Zooming and item interactions are now smoother than ever.
4.Multi-language Support: Full support for Japanese, English, Korean, and Chinese (Traditional).

Please enjoy the all-new "Don't Push the Button"!

### 1.5.8 — 2022-11-14

Updated various SDKs.

### 1.5.7 — 2021-06-24

Various SDK updates.
Adjusted the advertisement display.

### 1.5.6 — 2020-10-11

Bug fix.
Various SDK updates.

### 1.5.5 — 2020-09-20

Adjustments for iOS14.
Various SDK updates.
Compatible models are iOS 12 and above.

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All apps by YOUHEI SHINRA: https://appshunter.io/developer/654880163

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