Underplayed Gems

BACKROOMS ANOMALY (2026)

BACKROOMS ANOMALY cover
Developer
liminal_games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Simulation
Rating
3.8 of 5, 68 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.2 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A tense, repetitive loop of inspecting a mundane office corridor for subtle anomalies, evoking a creeping sense of unease and pressure to make correct predictions.

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What players say

Players call it a short, polished Exit 8 clone with easy-to-spot anomalies and a disappointing lack of scares. Some praise the skinwalker moments, but others say hard mode just doubles anomaly count, achievements are bugged, and the price feels high for the content.

Screenshots

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