Backrooms Media

Released

Release Date: December 16, 2025

Adventure, FPP, Survival Horror, Horror, Online, Indie Games, Co-op, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Internet, LAN

An FPP adventure game, prepared as a psychological horror and inspired by the titular creepypasta. We observe the world through a bodycam, trying to escape from a maze of rooms and avoid monsters. The game can be played alone or in online coop with voice chat.

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Backrooms is an adventure game set in the style of a psychological horror. The game draws heavily from a famous creepypasta, a thriller story spread on the Internet, known as The Backroom. It was developed by the independent team Found Footage Studios.

Plot

In Backrooms, we play the role of one of the characters who end up in the titular location. We are talking about a seemingly endless maze consisting of empty rooms with walls lined with characteristic wallpaper. Although the appearance of this place is already disturbing, matters are further complicated by the fact that sinister forces lurk here in the form of monsters hunting us. All of this makes our primary goal to find a way to escape.

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Mechanics

In Backrooms we watch the action from a first-person perspective (FPP). Unlike most other productions of this type, we're not seeing the world through the character's eyes. Instead this is the footage from the so-called "bodycam" - a camera attached to the character's body. Apart from the titular rooms, the adventure takes us to other equally terrifying places, such as a gloomy forest, an abandoned homestead, underground tunnels, workshops, and even more imaginative locations.

While traversing the locations we solve various puzzles and we must constantly be on guard, because dangerous creatures are lurking in the area. Since we cannot fight them, we must act quietly, and when we are noticed - try to hide or run away.

Game modes

Backrooms allows to play alone, but it spreads its wings in a cooperative multiplayer mode over the Internet.

The game implements proximity voice chat, so the distance between individual game participants affects how well they hear each other. It should be remembered that when we speak, we are heard not only by other players, but also by the creatures searching for us. Therefore, when possible, it is worth communicating by whispering.

In addition, there is a level editor that allows us to create our own stages and share them with the community.

Technical aspects

Backrooms uses a special filter that makes the game look like a VHS tape, with characteristic distortions and "grain".

Platforms:

PC Windows

Early Access:September 10, 2024

Developer: Patrik Nagy / Found Footage Studios

Publisher: Pretty Soon

Age restrictions: 16+

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System Requirements

System Requirements for Backrooms Media Video Game:

PC / Windows

Minimum System Requirements:
Intel Core i3 3.0 GHz, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 4 GB GeForce GTX 1050 Ti or better, 10 GB HDD, Windows 10 64-bit.

Recommended System Requirements:
Intel Core i5-7400 3 GHz, 16 GB RAM, graphic card 6 GB GeForce GTX 1660 or better, 10 GB HDD, Windows 10/11 64-bit.

Ratings

Game Ratings for Backrooms Media Video Game.

42%

STEAM Score

All Reviews: Mixed (577)

STEAM

User Reviews Summary generated by AI

The main pros of the game

Co-op Experience: Many users enjoyed playing with friends, noting that the game is more fun in multiplayer mode.
Atmospheric Setting: Some players appreciated the hyper-realistic liminal spaces and spooky environments, especially the darker areas of the game.
Potential for Improvement: A few reviews mentioned that the game has potential and could be enjoyable in the future with updates and fixes.
Procedural Generation: Players liked the procedural generation aspect, which adds variety to the gameplay.

The main cons of the game

Bugs and Crashes: A significant number of users reported frequent crashes and bugs, making the game unplayable for many.
Poor Optimization: Many players experienced lag and performance issues, even on high-end systems, leading to frustration.
Repetitive Gameplay: Users criticized the gameplay for being dull and repetitive, with the same tasks being performed throughout the game.
Generic Monsters: The monsters were described as unoriginal and not very threatening, failing to deliver the horror experience expected from a game in this genre.

The features or elements that are missing from the game according to users

Improved Graphics and Effects: Users suggested enhancements to lighting, reflections, and overall visual fidelity to make the game more immersive and spooky.
More Engaging Gameplay: There were calls for more varied and interesting gameplay mechanics, including better AI for monsters and more complex puzzles.
Story and Lore: Many players noted the lack of a compelling story or lore, which could enhance the experience.
Level Variety: Some users expressed a desire for more levels and a wider variety of challenges, as they found the current content limited.

Summary

In summary, while Backrooms Media has some enjoyable aspects, particularly in co-op play and atmospheric design, it suffers from significant technical issues and lacks depth in gameplay and narrative, leading to a generally negative reception among users.

Summary generated on: December 22, 2025

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