Underplayed Gems

Budget Backrooms (2023)

Budget Backrooms cover
Developer
DavidJoacaRo
Publisher
Lory Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Casual, Indie, Early Access
Rating
4.5 of 5, 254 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 56 minutes
Where to get it
Steam
The 3D catalog: game boxes on wooden shelves, with the cat sitting at the counter next to its greeting.

The catalog in 3D

The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

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How it feels

A modest, atmosphere-focused exploration game where you wander dimly lit, linear backrooms spaces with a flashlight.

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What players say

Players call it a short, free Backrooms game that is fun for a couple of hours. They like the voice messages and Smilers, but feel it is empty or cheap, and they are split on whether the game takes itself seriously or stays goofy.

Screenshots

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