Backmooms

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Backmooms is a single player casual platformer game with a horror theme. It was developed by LuuuLuuuL and was released on July 21, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

You’ve wandered into a strange dimension while shopping. A mysterious monster is chasing you, You must escape. "Backmooms" is a first-person adventure game.

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86%Audience ScoreBased on 56 reviews

gameplay2 positive mentions

stability2 negative mentions

Unique and charming twist on the backrooms genre with quirky, cute monster designs and a cozy atmosphere.
Enjoyable gameplay with some spooky elements and an engaging story that has become clearer after updates.
Good value for the price with fun, short gameplay and humorous content that appeals to fans of Lu's games.

Performance and optimization issues are common, including serious lag, low FPS, and crashes on some computers.
Gameplay can be buggy, with problems like getting stuck in the environment and uninteresting mechanics.
Some players find the game nonsensical and shallow, with overly simplistic or repetitive content focused on certain character designs.

story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
The story has been noted as both poorly executed and uninteresting by some, while others find it deep and emotionally impactful. Recent updates appear to have improved its clarity and presentation, enhancing the overall narrative experience.
- “After doing my 3rd playthrough after the update, I would say the story seems to be far more clear and presentable than in its previous state.”
- “10/10 story, will backmooms again.”
- “Story is so deep and profound, it'll make any grown man cry.”
- “The story in this game is very poorly executed.”
- “Sensitivity is god awful.”
- “The gameplay is uninteresting as hell.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The gameplay received mixed feedback, with some users deeply connecting to its mechanics and atmosphere, while others found it uninteresting and criticized aspects like sensitivity and story execution. Overall, opinions on gameplay vary significantly.
- “The gameplay, the mechanics, the atmosphere… it all spoke to me on a level I didn’t even know existed.”
- “The gameplay, the mechanics, the atmosphere… it all spoke to me on a level I didn’t even know existed.”
- “The 'story' in this game is very poorly executed, sensitivity is god awful, and the gameplay is uninteresting as hell”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from numerous bugs and stability issues, likely due to its poorly optimized engine, but despite these flaws, it remains somewhat enjoyable for its price.
- “Nonsensical and buggy.”
- “Pretty buggy and built on what may be the worst engine possible.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's optimization is reported to be poor, resulting in bad performance that detracts from the experience. Users do not recommend the game in its current state due to these issues.
- “It is still the same level of idea as Lu's other games but the performance was awful.”
- “I am sorry but it is a big no on my end and I would not recommend this game as it is right now in terms of optimization.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users praise the atmosphere for its deep, immersive quality that resonates on a profound, almost unexpected level, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.
- “The gameplay, the mechanics, the atmosphere… it all spoke to me on a level I didn’t even know existed.”
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users criticize the graphics as extremely low-quality, comparable to simplistic or outdated visuals like Slenderman, and note that the game's system requirements are surprisingly high given its poor graphical presentation.
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features a quirky and playful sense of humor, blending unconventional themes like the backrooms with lighthearted, cheeky elements.
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music is praised for its authentic and impactful boom bap style, effectively enhancing the overall experience with a standout soundtrack.
- “Truly gives new meaning to "boom bap soundtrack"”