Underplayed Gems

The Levels of Backrooms (2022)

The Levels of Backrooms cover
Developer
AprilSoft
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Casual, Indie, Simulation, Early Access
Rating
3.0 of 5, 5 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.4 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

You navigate procedurally generated, unsettling corridors while avoiding enemies and solving puzzles, feeling isolated and tense.

atmosphericsurrealtenseexplorationstealthsurvivalpsychological horrorlonely

What players say

Players praise the backrooms vibe and the clipping mechanic, but the first level leaves many stuck with no clue what to do. Opinions split between those who see promise and those frustrated by the lack of guidance, no autosave, and only minor bugs.

Screenshots

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