Underplayed Gems

The Classrooms (2022)

The Classrooms cover
Developer
Hillcrest Games Inc., Xefier Games
Publisher
Xefier Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Early Access
Rating
4.5 of 5, 3,143 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 7.1 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

a tense, lonely exploration through an infinite, odd school where every corridor feels uncanny and anything might lurk around the corner

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What players say

Players say the levels are unique and the monsters are creative but survivable. The procedural generation keeps things fresh, though some find puzzles clunky and luck-based. Performance is a common complaint, with lag, crashes, and camera glitches. A few players want co-op, and one calls it the best backrooms game.

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