Underplayed Gems

Backrooms Project: The lost file (2023)

Backrooms Project: The lost file cover
Developer
xCousito
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Indie
Rating
3.8 of 5, 8 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.5 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A tense, atmospheric horror game where you explore unsettling backrooms spaces, solve puzzles, and search for lost files while feeling constantly insecure.

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What players say

A Backrooms horror game with strong atmosphere and sound design, but players consistently report unclear objectives and puzzle bugs that make progress impossible. Some praise the developer for frequent updates, though others call the game unfinished.

Screenshots

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