Underplayed Gems

The Backrooms Simulator (2019)

The Backrooms Simulator cover
Developer
Pixel Plant LLC
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Indie, Simulation
Rating
3.1 of 5, 42 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 17 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

You wander endless, identical empty office rooms in eerie silence and flickering light, with a constant low dread that you might not be alone.

atmosphericlonelytenseunnervingliminalexplorationslow-pacedcreepy

What players say

Players agree it captures the look of the original creepypasta but offers little else: you walk through endless yellow office rooms with no story, interactions, or threats. Some find the boredom unsettling, others call it a scam. The VR version lacks proper walking and only has teleport movement.

Screenshots

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