Underplayed Gems

The Backrooms: Expedition (2024)

The Backrooms: Expedition cover
Developer
Sylvester
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie, Early Access
Rating
3.4 of 5, 19 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 27 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

You wander through silent, eerie liminal spaces with a minimal UI and realistic graphics, always wary of unseen threats.

horroratmospherictenseexploration-focusedminimalistrealisticliminalslow-paced

What players say

The game looks good but is very short, taking about 20 minutes to finish. Players complain there is no save system and no option to turn off head bob or camera effects, which can cause motion sickness. Opinions are split on whether it has potential or feels like a lazy cash grab.

Screenshots

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