Underplayed Gems

Shifting To The Backrooms (2026)

Shifting To The Backrooms cover
Developer
Oopsome Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Indie
Rating
4.3 of 5, 72 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.4 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A contemplative single-player horror experience focused on exploring reimagined liminal spaces and solving puzzles within a deep story.

light horroratmosphericstory-drivenpuzzle-focusedliminalsingle-playerminimal jump scares

What players say

Players appreciate the unique narrative approach to the backrooms genre, praising the story and environments. However, many find the puzzles tedious, the hiding mechanics overused, and some criticize the character models, voice acting, and lack of direction.

Screenshots

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