Running Through Backrooms (2025)

Developer: Gab Games
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie
Rating: 3.5 of 5, 29 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.8 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A fast-paced parkour survival horror where you sprint and slide through surreal, dimly lit backroom spaces while uncovering dark secrets.

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What players say

Players praise the atmospheric visuals and sound design across 14 levels, but many find the flashlight battery drains too fast and the darkness makes navigation frustrating. The monster models are widely criticized as ugly and glitchy, and players report bugs like items that cannot be picked up or entities that see through walls.

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