Backrooms

Backrooms plunges players into an eerie, endless maze of monotonous office spaces, dimly lit hallways, and abandoned rooms that defy the laws of space and time. This horror survival game draws inspiration from the internet myth of the same name, where one misstep can send you tumbling out of reality into an infinite labyrinth of the mundane turned malevolent. Players must navigate through this surreal landscape, avoiding unseen horrors lurking around corners, all while managing their sanity and scarce resources. The game’s atmosphere is thick with a sense of isolation and impending doom, challenging players to maintain their nerve and find a way back to reality.

Survival Mechanics and Psychological Horror

The core of Backrooms gameplay involves survival mechanics that emphasize resource management, stealth, and strategic planning. Players need to conserve their energy, find supplies, and cleverly use their environment to evade or hide from the various entities that inhabit the Backrooms. The psychological horror aspect is heightened by the game’s sound design—unsettling ambient noises and distorted echoes create an intense feeling of disorientation and fear. Each level of the Backrooms introduces different themes and challenges, from waterlogged basements to eerily pristine office areas, each with its own set of rules and entities to escape from.