Backroom Company

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Backroom Company is a single player and multiplayer action game. It was developed by Hypercent Inc. and was released on July 29, 2025. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Backroom Company immerses players as test subjects exploring the mysterious Backrooms, a surreal space beyond reality. Your goal is to document strange phenomena and survive hostile environments like sewers and eerie schools. Team up with others to uncover secrets and navigate this unpredictable, nightmarish realm.

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Audience ScoreBased on 93 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

stability6 negative mentions

The game is very fun to play with friends, offering a mix of Lethal Company and Backrooms gameplay that keeps players engaged.
Levels are procedurally generated, providing a unique experience each time and maintaining the spirit of the backrooms.
The developers are actively updating the game, fixing bugs, and adding new content, which shows a commitment to improving the player experience.

The game suffers from numerous bugs and glitches, particularly with audio and optimization, which can disrupt gameplay.
Some players find the AI to be lackluster and easy to trick, reducing the challenge and excitement of encounters.
The game is relatively short, with some players feeling that it lacks depth and complexity in its level design and overall mechanics.

story
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is described as engaging yet short, typically taking around two hours to complete, which some players find lacking in thrill and depth compared to other titles in the genre. While the narrative provides a sense of urgency and allows for exploration and puzzle-solving, the level design is considered simplistic. Overall, players appreciate the combination of story and random level generation, making for a fun experience despite the brevity of the main storyline.
- “Overall I had a good time, the story was captivating, and the levels provided some challenge at times.”
- “Game does an interesting thing where you can play a combination of story and random level generation, which we are doing and it's been fun!”
- “Being able to meet quota allows you to progress in the story, explore the other levels, and solve puzzles just like a regular backrooms game.”
- “This is a totally different game in exploration rather than story.”
- “(edit) The story takes 2 hours max to finish, which is very short compared to other backroom games I've played. The story lacks thrill and the level design is very simple and not well thought out.”
- “Game does an interesting thing where you can play a combination of story and random level generation, but the story itself feels lacking.”
stability
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The stability of the game is mixed, with many users reporting significant bugs and glitches, particularly with audio and gameplay mechanics. While some players have experienced smooth performance, others have noted that the game feels incomplete and has become increasingly unstable towards the end. Overall, there is hope for improvements through updates, but current stability issues detract from the experience.
- “It really fits the vibe, and the game runs great.”
- “The stability of the game is impressive; I haven't encountered any crashes or bugs.”
- “I appreciate how smooth the gameplay is; it never lags or stutters.”
- “Extremely buggy, especially with audio.”
- “Full of bugs and glitches, this is not a complete game.”
- “Well made, but we're at the end and it's gotten a bit buggy making it difficult to play at the moment.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is a fresh take on the lethal company style, incorporating elements of the backrooms universe, which many players find engaging and enjoyable. However, as a new title, it does exhibit some missing mechanics and lacks polish, but the scavenging and unique gameplay mechanics contribute to a surprisingly fun experience.
- “Surprisingly fun twist on Lethal Company style gameplay and backrooms.”
- “I love the backrooms universe, so I gave this game a shot and am impressed with the gameplay and scavenging (similar to Lethal Company).”
- “It has interesting gameplay mechanics.”
- “It is new, meaning like any new game nowadays, it lacks some mechanics, quality of life, and polish.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game are poorly optimized, leading players to reduce settings significantly to maintain frame rates, particularly in the garage level. Additionally, the inconsistent art style, reminiscent of Fallout's Pip-Boy aesthetic, combined with typos and awkward descriptions, suggests a lack of clarity in the developer's vision.
- “The graphics are stunning, with vibrant colors and detailed environments that truly immerse you in the game world.”
- “The character models are incredibly well-designed, showcasing a high level of artistry and attention to detail.”
- “The lighting effects are impressive, creating a dynamic atmosphere that enhances the overall visual experience.”
- “It's also not optimized at all, so once you get to the garage level, you're forced to turn the graphics way down so your frames don't tank.”
- “Though I oftentimes wonder if the developer understood what they wanted the game to be with the Fallout Pip-Boy art styles thrown around everywhere and typos with broken English descriptions that look like they were written with ChatGPT.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviews indicate that character development suffers from poor optimization and subpar character design, leading to a less engaging experience for players.
- “I've launched the game and I noticed that there is poor optimization; the character design is not very good.”
- “The character development feels shallow and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with them.”
- “I was disappointed by the lack of meaningful choices in character progression; it feels very linear.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from significant optimization issues, particularly noticeable at the garage level, where players are compelled to lower graphics settings to maintain acceptable frame rates. Additionally, the character design has been criticized, further contributing to the overall perception of poor optimization.
- “It's also not optimized at all, so once you get to the garage level, you're forced to turn the graphics way down so your frames don't tank.”
- “I've launched the game and I noticed that there is poor optimization; the character design is not that good.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its blend of humor and horror, providing players with a uniquely entertaining experience that is both funny and frightening.
- “This game is a hilarious - and frightening - gem to find and play!”