Backrooms

Doors slam shut behind you, and the yellow walls stretch out in every direction. In Backrooms, you land straight in the middle of this weird, endless maze. Everything looks the same—faded wallpaper, buzzing lights, and the smell reminds me of a flooded basement. No matter which way you turn, the hallways just keep looping back on themselves. Sometimes you spot a torn-up carpet or a broken ceiling tile, but mostly it's just more of the same. People talk about the creatures here, but half the time, it's so quiet that you start thinking you're alone. It's honestly the creepiest part.
How to play?
You move around using the arrow keys, looking for any way out. While playing Backrooms, you'll want to check every corner, but there's always that weird feeling that someone or something might be following. Your footsteps echo, and if you hear another set close by, you should probably turn and head the other way. Sometimes there's a door that looks different, or a vent humming louder than the rest—try those, just in case. You can't use any weapons, so if a shadow appears ahead, the only thing to do is run. Don't waste time staring at empty spots on the wall, either. If you stop for too long, the lights seem to flicker more, and that's when things get strange. After a while, you start memorizing which stains you've seen before. Not sure if that's helpful or just makes it worse.
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- Our players rated the game for 3.94 out of 5. A total of 3897 people voted for it.
- The game was released in May 2022 and immediately became available on the following devices: Web Browser (PC)
- Endless maze-like rooms with repeating yellow wallpaper and old carpets
- Unpredictable encounters with lurking entities—no weapons allowed
- Distinct environmental cues: flickering lights, odd noises, and louder vents may hint at escape routes
- Movement and exploration are key; getting lost is easy if you lose track of landmarks
- Survival horror tension comes from sound cues—footsteps and buzzing lights signal possible danger