Underplayed Gems

VOID81: The Backrooms (2026)

VOID81: The Backrooms cover
Developer
Veaby
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie, Early Access
Rating
4.0 of 5, 10 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 44 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A tense and surreal journey through shifting, mysterious worlds blending survival horror with retro aesthetics and platforming.

survival horrorretro 80satmosphericsurrealpuzzlingexplorationtenseunpredictable

What players say

Players praise the varied stage designs and atmospheric tension, noting high difficulty and intuitive puzzle-platforming. The game's early access state shows clear developer passion, but a vocal minority calls the experience empty, low-budget, and reliant on cheap scares.

Screenshots

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