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BACKROOMS ANOMALY

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76%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
Most mentioned negative aspects:music
91% User Score Based on 34 reviews

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BACKROOMS ANOMALY is a single player casual simulation game with horror and mystery themes. It was developed by Liminal Games and was released on July 24, 2026. It received very positive reviews from players.

An anomaly-spotting horror game set in Level 0 of the Backrooms. Study the looping corridor and identify changes ranging from subtle details to terrifying entities. Decide to turn back if something has changed, or continue ahead if everything seems normal.

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91%Audience ScoreBased on 34 reviews
graphics3 positive mentions
  • Good atmospheric recreation of the Backrooms with surreal and unsettling vibe.
  • Enjoyable anomaly hunting gameplay with a range of difficulty from easy to challenging.
  • Polished game with smooth graphics, sound design, and controller accessibility.
  • Lacks originality and depth compared to other anomaly games; mostly a reskin of Exit 8.
  • Short gameplay experience with limited fear factor and minimal jump scares.
  • Some technical issues such as buggy achievements, flashing map, and inconsistent lighting.

  • graphics

    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    60% positive mentions, 40% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The graphics are consistently praised for their clarity, smoothness, and appealing visuals, contributing significantly to the positive overall experience alongside good UI and seamless gameplay.

    • “Nice graphics and smooth gameplay.”
    • “Love the graphics and visuals.”
    • “Most of 4.5 of that score is due to the UI being good, the game running well, and the clarity of the graphics.”

  • atmosphere

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    75% positive mentions, 25% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game delivers a surreal and genuinely unsettling backrooms atmosphere that effectively creates tension without relying on constant horror. Its familiar yet eerie vibe enhances the experience, making it more of an atmospheric anomaly-spotting adventure than a traditional horror game.

    • “Fun little backrooms anomaly game with a great atmosphere and some creepy moments.”
    • “The backrooms atmosphere is genuinely unsettling and keeps you on edge without relying on constant horror.”
    • “The atmosphere was so surreal and felt like, well, the backrooms, but also that familiarity with things and vibe of Exit 8, so that was nice.”

  • music

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions

    The music in the game is generally well-made and complements the graphics and overall quality, but the chase music is notably loud and difficult to adjust to a comfortable volume.

    • “Besides that the music, graphic and game quality is great!”
    • “The chase music was loud, even after adjusting the volume.”

  • gameplay

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    Users appreciate the smooth and visually appealing gameplay, highlighting a seamless experience complemented by nice graphics.

  • replayability

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The addition of 20 new, creative anomalies and a new survival mode significantly enhances the game's replayability, offering fresh challenges and extended gameplay once the base mechanics are mastered.

    • “20 new anomalies were added, including more creative and memorable ones, and the new survival mode gives the game much more replay value once you've learned the anomalies.”
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BACKROOMS ANOMALY is a casual simulation game with horror and mystery themes. Common tags for BACKROOMS ANOMALY include first-person, indie, linear, surreal, psychological and others.

BACKROOMS ANOMALY is available on PC, Steam Deck and Windows.

BACKROOMS ANOMALY was released on July 24, 2026.

BACKROOMS ANOMALY was developed by Liminal Games.

BACKROOMS ANOMALY has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked BACKROOMS ANOMALY for its graphics but disliked it for its music.

BACKROOMS ANOMALY is a single player game.

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