The Backrooms 1998 (2025)

Developer: Steelkrill Studio
Publisher: Steelkrill Studio, Feardemic
Platforms: PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Genres: Puzzle, Simulator, Adventure, Indie
Where to get it: Nintendo eShop

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How it feels

A tense, claustrophobic first-person survival horror where you explore liminal spaces, avoid unseen threats, and piece together a story through found footage.

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About

The Backrooms 1998 is a first-person found footage psychological horror survival game where it tells the story of a young teen after accidentally falling into the depths of The Backrooms in 1998. Roam freely, mark, explore and try unravel the story - however you are not alone. Don't scream.

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