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Escape the Backrooms

Escape the Backrooms

Escape the Backrooms is a 1-4 player co-op horror exploration game. Traverse 30+ eerie backrooms levels while avoiding entities and other dangers. Try to escape but be warned: survival isn't guaranteed.

90%
Very Positive
DevelopersBlackbird Interactive, Fancy Games
PublisherSecret Mode
Release DateOct 23, 2025
$9.99
Peak Players48.1K
PlatformsWindows
Action
Indie
AI Review Summary

Escape the Backrooms is a highly cooperative horror experience that is widely considered one of the best adaptations of the urban legend when played with friends. While it offers creative level design and a standout soundtrack, the experience is frequently marred by significant technical polish issues and unrefined enemy AI.

Pros

  • Highly engaging cooperative multiplayer that serves as the core of the experience.90%
  • Creative and diverse level design that expands effectively on Backrooms lore.80%
  • Exceptional soundtrack that significantly enhances the atmospheric tension.70%
  • Strong value proposition with a surprising amount of content for its price point.70%
  • High replayability and appeal for players interested in speedrunning.50%

Cons

  • Frequent technical bugs, including crashes and players falling through the game world.90%
  • Unpolished enemy AI and movement mechanics that can break immersion.70%
  • Frustrating lack of in-game audio options, particularly for switching microphone inputs.60%
  • Late-game levels can feel repetitive or like tedious chores rather than scary encounters.60%
  • The endings are widely considered underwhelming and unsatisfying by the community.50%

Notable Mentions

  • The game has seen significant content expansion since its initial release.
  • Reviewers frequently compare the gameplay quality to Backrooms experiences found on the Roblox platform.
Confidence: 67%
Based on the 199 most relevant reviewsGenerated on Jul 15, 2026
Game Vitals

Live snapshot

Player Activity

Current peak
5.2K
Peak · last 90 days
26.0K
All-time peak
48.1K

Price

Current price
$9.99
Lowest tracked
$7.99since Nov 24, 2025

Review Sentiment

Launch week
—
Last 30 days
85%
All-time positive
90%
Review Statistics
Total Reviews163.1K
Positive: 146.6K (90%)Negative: 16.5K (10%)

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Reviews from Steam Deck

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Dev Response Rate

19h

Avg Playtime at Review

79%

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