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Inside the Backrooms

Inside the Backrooms

Inside the Backrooms is a horror multiplayer game mixed with different mechanics that will make you spend an intense night with friends. Explore, think, interact, but be careful, it is rumored that there are several entities wishing to find you...

80%
Very Positive
DeveloperMrFatcat
PublishersDropsiick, MrFatcat
Release DateJun 20, 2022
$6.99
Peak Players14.8K
PlatformsWindows
Early Access
Adventure
Early Access
Indie
AI Review Summary

Inside the Backrooms is a budget-friendly cooperative horror game that offers genuine scares and challenging puzzles when played with friends. However, recent updates—specifically the Cave and Sewer levels—have been heavily criticized for frustrating design, while technical issues and a lack of developer updates have soured the experience for many.

Pros

  • Excellent cooperative experience when played with a group of friends.90%
  • Strong value for money at a low $4.99 price point.80%
  • Genuinely scary atmosphere and effective monster encounters.70%
  • Engaging puzzles that provide more depth than typical walking simulators.60%

Cons

  • Recent level updates, particularly the Caves and Sewers, are described as frustrating and poorly designed.90%
  • Significant technical problems including high GPU usage and poor optimization in VR mode.80%
  • Inconvenient save system that forces players to repeat large sections of the game.70%
  • Perceived lack of developer support and updates for over six months.70%
  • Gameplay bugs affecting core mechanics like jumping and stamina management.60%

Notable Mentions

  • VR mode is available but currently reported as poorly optimized and not recommended.
  • Players suggest disabling ambient occlusion and capping FPS to 60 to fix 100% GPU usage issues.
Confidence: 96%
Based on the 204 most relevant reviewsGenerated on Aug 11, 2026
Game Vitals

Live snapshot

Player Activity

Current peak
149
Peak · last 90 days
2.9K
All-time peak
14.8K

Price

Current price
$6.99
Lowest tracked
$5.59since Jun 11, 2026

Review Sentiment

Launch week
67%
Last 30 days
42%
All-time positive
80%
Review Statistics
Total Reviews46.8K
Positive: 37.3K (80%)Negative: 9.4K (20%)

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Reviews from Steam Deck

0%

Dev Response Rate

14h

Avg Playtime at Review

77%

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