BACK*SPACE

About BACK*SPACE

BACK*SPACE is a single player casual simulation game with a horror theme. It was developed by Mostly Farmless Games and was released on April 29, 2026. It received very positive reviews from players.

You have found yourself in a space that reminds you of nothing, and everything. A space of rooms, that are both comfortingly familiar, yet strangely unknown. A space of quiet and loneliness. You have found the BACK*SPACE. You aren't sure if you are alone. You aren't sure if you want to leave.

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92%Audience ScoreBased on 61 reviews

graphics5 positive mentions

story2 negative mentions

Massive and diverse levels with unique, well-thought-out design providing endless exploration and authentic liminal/backrooms vibe.
No entities or jump scares allowing calm, immersive wandering and focus on atmosphere, enhanced by hidden VHS tape collectibles adding engaging objectives.
Smooth controls, impressive graphics, and many customization options; demonstrated great value given the amount of content and polish from a solo developer.

Sound design, especially water effects and some ambient sounds, is low-quality and immersion-breaking for some players.
Collecting all VHS tapes can become tedious and feel like an exhausting 'needle in a haystack' collectathon without enough payoff.
Some design elements, such as overuse of smiley/emote imagery and excessive camera head bobbing, disrupt the tone and immersion for certain players.

graphics
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
45% positive mentions, 28% neutral mentions, 27% negative mentions
The graphics are highly praised for their exceptional found footage VHS aesthetic, diverse and immersive environments, and strong atmospheric direction that blend existential horror with weirdcore elements. Users appreciate the level variety, detailed visual effects, and customizable graphic settings, though some note minor issues like performance demands and certain obstructive visual elements. Overall, the visuals effectively enhance the creepy and memorable backrooms experience.
- “I love the found footage VHS aesthetic; they get it perfectly.”
- “The visuals, atmosphere, and overall direction clearly show talent.”
- “Amazing graphics, smooth gameplay, and the perfect Backrooms atmosphere—creepy and beautiful.”
- “Once the environments start being filled with smiley faces and similar imagery, the tone shifts away from existential liminal horror and more toward internet meme/weirdcore aesthetics.”
- “Dev, I suggest adding proper settings like being able to turn down the graphics and set FPS limit because just playing this game causes my PC to sound like it's about to explode.”
- “Each level had a different theme and atmosphere with top-notch graphics once you turn off the weirdness settings.”
atmosphere
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38% positive mentions, 24% neutral mentions, 38% negative mentions
The atmosphere is widely praised for its dark, lonely, and authentic backrooms vibe, effectively capturing the liminal space feel with talented visuals and thematic variety. While some found certain stylistic choices irritating over time, many highlight the game's creepy yet beautiful ambiance as a standout strength. Overall, the atmosphere is considered immersive and well-executed, contributing significantly to the game's appeal.
- “Not someone that's overly into backrooms games or liminal space games though I have played many, but I watched a video on YouTube by a guy called Swol and this game feels dark to me... very dark, atmospheric, lonely in comparison to even "The Complex" or "Pools" or whatever, and it's how I'd imagine an actual "backrooms" to feel.”
- “I can respect the atmosphere and the effort put into the liminal space vibe, because visually it does nail that feeling at times.”
- “Amazing graphics, smooth gameplay and the perfect backrooms atmosphere, creepy and beautiful :)”
- “I get what the game was going for stylistically, but instead of adding atmosphere it just made the experience irritating to look at after a while.”
- “I’ve played dozens of backrooms/liminal horror games over the years and the atmosphere here has real potential.”
- “Each level had a different theme and atmosphere with top-notch graphics once you turn off the weirdness settings.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40% positive mentions, 20% neutral mentions, 40% negative mentions
The gameplay features large, maze-like levels that encourage exploration through a tape-finding mechanic, providing clear goals within an atmospheric and visually impressive environment. While the exploration is engaging, some find the core gameplay loop repetitive. Overall, it offers smooth and immersive gameplay with a strong focus on atmosphere.
- “There's so many levels and they're all massive and the added tape finding mechanic is a great way to get you to explore the whole thing and actually give you a goal.”
- “The gameplay has you start off in your base 'home' hub.”
- “The biggest issue though is the gameplay loop itself.”
- “Gameplay involves wandering around these 16 absolutely gigantic maze-like levels in search of VHS tapes.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 67% negative mentions
Users appreciate the environmental storytelling and exploration elements but feel the game lacks a strong, protagonist-driven narrative. They suggest that adding a clear storyline, such as uncovering secrets through recorded messages, would enhance the experience, especially in a potential sequel.
- “Love the noisy cam, the sporadic yet suggesting environmental storytelling, endless paths and areas that constantly keep me seeking meaning.”
- “The only thing I felt it lacked was a strong storyline, maybe with a protagonist storing messages on the tapes that you find then play, piecing together a secret could work...? I know the developer is actively updating this game and is keen to do a sequel too... so this is my recommendation for a sequel if it happens: just add a story rich with a protagonist.”
- “The only thing I felt it lacked was a strong storyline, maybe with a protagonist storing messages on the tapes that you find then play, piecing together a secret could work...? I know the developer is actively updating this game and is keen to do a sequel too... so this is my recommendation for a sequel if it happens: just add a story rich with a protagonist.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The game's humor is characterized by occasional funny moments and playful "trolltapes" that add a lighthearted touch amid exploration. Overall, it offers a chill experience with subtle comedic elements that players appreciate.
- “Beautiful Backrooms game - huge maps, some funny moments, one jumpscare so far (spoiler: it's near an arcade and it's inconsequential), otherwise a pretty chill experience.”
- “I became very confused because there are a lot of tapes that you can't pick up, which made me question if the game was working correctly, but after playing more I found the trolltapes funny.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
Users consistently highlight the game’s very high replay value, indicating it remains engaging and enjoyable through multiple playthroughs.
- “Very high replay value.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions
The game requires better optimization and more comprehensive settings to improve performance and user experience.
- “Just needs actual settings and optimization to fix it.”