Backrooms Rec. (2024)

Developer: Liminal Logic
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie, Early Access
Rating: 3.4 of 5, 2,061 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 3.6 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

Exploring labyrinthine, oppressive corridors in a constant state of dread and uncertainty with friends or alone.

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What players say

Players enjoy the backrooms atmosphere and co-op scares, especially with friends, but are split on polish. Many praise the creepy environment and level design while reporting bugs like broken voice chat, crashes, and performance issues. The game is considered short at around 6 hours, and some find the difficulty inconsistent.

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