Dark Adventure
Curse of Anubis
A mysterious curse has been unleashed in the tomb of Anubis. Can you lift the curse before time runs out?
Dark Adventures · Salt Lake City, Utah
Scary Escape Rooms in Salt Lake City
Looking for a darker escape room experience? Step into immersive worlds filled with mystery, tension, hidden spaces, puzzles, and the pressure of a 60-minute clock.
4.9★ Rated2000+ Google Reviews
100% PrivateYour Group Only
60 MinutesTo Solve the Mystery
Next to Nightmare342 W 1300 S · SLC
How scary are the escape rooms?
Suspense, Atmosphere
& a Clock That Won't Stop
A scary escape room is different from a haunted house. You are not simply walking through a series of scares — you are inside a scary story, searching the environment, solving puzzles, opening hidden spaces, and experiencing creeps and scares as you go.
At Escape on 13th, the fear comes from atmosphere, uncertainty, immersive environments, and the pressure of the game. If you want the darker side of our escape room lineup, start with the adventures below.
What to expect
Dark
Low-light environments, dramatic set design, shadows, mystery, and an atmosphere built to pull you into the story.
Tense
The room reacts to your progress while the countdown keeps moving. You always know time is running out.
Immersive
Custom-built environments, physical puzzles, secret spaces, sound, and effects make the world feel real.
Private
Every reservation is private. You will never be mixed with strangers inside your escape room.
Choose your darker adventure
Our Scariest Escape Room Experiences
For guests searching for horror escape rooms, haunted escape rooms, or simply a more intense adventure, these are the first rooms we recommend exploring.
High-Tension Adventure
Species Unknown
In space, searching for life, trying not to lose your own. Will you survive?
Why it works
What Makes a Scary Escape Room Good?
01
The Environment
The story starts before the first puzzle. Lighting, sound, set design, and hidden details make the room feel like a real place instead of a decorated box.
02
The Unknown
You do not know what opens next, where the next clue is hiding, or what the room is about to reveal. That uncertainty creates tension without stopping the game.
03
The Countdown
Sixty minutes changes everything. Every puzzle matters more when your team knows the clock is always moving toward zero.
04
The Team
Dark rooms are better with people you trust. Every booking is private, so the only people sharing the experience are the people you bring.
05
The Puzzles
A great room still has to be a great game. Search, connect clues, unlock mechanisms, communicate, and keep moving when the pressure rises.
06
The Reveal
The best moments happen when your team discovers something that was there the entire time — and suddenly the room becomes larger than you thought.
The 13th Street campus
Right Next Door to
Nightmare on 13th
Escape on 13th is located at 342 W 1300 S, directly next to Nightmare on 13th. If your group likes dark entertainment, haunted attractions, and immersive experiences, you are already in the right place.
Our escape rooms and Nightmare on 13th are separate experiences, but they share the same Salt Lake City entertainment campus.
Same Address
342 W 1300 S · Salt Lake City, UT 84115
Scary escape room FAQ
Before You Enter
Are your scary escape rooms actually scary?
They are designed around atmosphere, suspense, mystery, and immersion. Both rooms have at least one jump scare built in. Different guests have different fear thresholds, so check the individual room details before booking.
Is this the same as Nightmare on 13th?
No. Escape on 13th is an escape room experience. Nightmare on 13th is the haunted attraction next door. They are separate experiences at the same address.
Will strangers be in our room?
No. Escape on 13th bookings are 100% private, so you play only with the people in your own group.
How long do we have?
Your escape room experience gives your team 60 minutes to explore, solve puzzles, uncover the story, and work toward the final objective.
Do we need escape room experience?
No. New players are welcome. Your Game Master monitors the experience and can provide hints when your team needs help.
Where are you located?
Escape on 13th is at 342 W 1300 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84115, next to Nightmare on 13th.
The clock is already waiting
Ready for a Darker Escape?
Pick your room, bring your crew, and step into an immersive adventure in Salt Lake City. You have 60 minutes.
Private reservations · Salt Lake City, UT · Next to Nightmare on 13th