Underplayed Gems

Backrooms Untold (2026)

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Developer
Maritime Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Indie, Strategy
Rating
2.5 of 5, 6 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.4 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

You wander through eerie, abandoned spaces at your own pace, uncovering clues and solving light puzzles while the VHS-style visuals and tense, liminal atmosphere keep you on edge.

liminal horroratmosphericunsettlingexplorationlight puzzlingvhs-styletenseimmersive

What players say

Players like the atmosphere and music but are split on technical issues. Some appreciate the short, easy backrooms experience with distinct levels, while others report save problems, fake jump scares, and a disappointing ending. A few also mention poor optimization.

Screenshots

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