Backrooms: Realm of Shadows

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Backrooms: Realm of Shadows is a horror game that takes place in a seemingly endless maze of interconnected rooms and hallways, known as the Backrooms. The game is based on the popular internet creepypasta about a mysterious place that exists between the walls and floors of buildings, a place where people can become trapped and lost for days, weeks, or even years. In the game, you play as a perso…

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

43%

Audience ScoreBased on 30 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

Well optimized and can run on any PC, making it accessible to a wide audience.
The game offers a challenging and engrossing experience with a haunting atmosphere and engaging narrative.
Some players found it fun and enjoyable, especially for those who appreciate the Backrooms lore and enjoy a tough gaming experience.

The game is plagued by numerous bugs, including issues with the pause menu, frame rate problems, and lack of proper settings like mouse sensitivity and resolution options.
Many players reported that the game feels incomplete and poorly designed, with a lack of objectives, tutorials, and overall polish.
There are significant concerns about the game's functionality, with reports of it crashing, freezing, and even causing issues with players' systems.

graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
The graphics in the game are generally considered decent for an indie title, with a mix of gloomy yet crisp visuals that enhance the overall atmosphere and tension. While some users experienced frame rate issues, many found the visuals engaging and suitable for the game's horror elements, contributing to an enjoyable experience. Overall, the graphics may not be the standout feature, but they effectively support the gameplay and ambiance.
- “The visuals are quite good for an indie dev.”
- “Highly recommend for someone looking for scares and trippy visuals to tie them over for a good 3-4 hours.”
- “The graphics, gloomy yet crisp, mesh well with the sound design that expertly ratchets up tension, keeping you on the edge of your seat.”
- “Frame issues occur even with the slowest rotations, and this persists even when I set the graphics to the lowest settings.”
- “The graphics are gloomy yet crisp, which meshes well with the sound design that expertly ratchets up tension, keeping you on the edge of your seat.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is criticized for lacking a fullscreen option and having a buggy windowed mode, with players experiencing various glitches, such as characters getting stuck on stairs and creatures sinking into the floor. Overall, these issues hinder the gameplay experience and indicate a need for significant improvements.
- “There is no fullscreen option, and the windowed option is also really buggy.”
- “There are a few glitches and issues that need to be fixed, mainly with being stuck on the stairs going up. Some of the creatures tend to get stuck in the floor.”
- “The monsters were so buggy, and there weren't even objectives or a tutorial. Well, at least I was able to play to level 2 until I needed to pay.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
33%
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for being disturbing and haunting, effectively creating a sense of unease that enhances the overall experience. Reviewers note that it successfully immerses players in a chilling environment that challenges their resolve.
- “It was disturbing, scary, crazy, mind-boggling, and had an effective atmosphere that crept under your skin.”
- “The developers crafted a true test of grit, with the haunting and atmospheric setting heightening its difficulty.”
- “Atmosphere is great.”
- “It was disturbing, scary, and mind-boggling, with an effective atmosphere that crept under your skin.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game is well-optimized, allowing it to run smoothly on a wide range of PC configurations.
- “Well optimized, can run on any PC.”
- “The game runs smoothly even on lower-end hardware, showcasing excellent optimization.”
- “I appreciate how the developers have fine-tuned the performance, making it accessible for a wide range of systems.”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The gameplay is criticized for having poor mechanics, leading to an overall negative impression of the game.
- “The mechanics are poorly designed, making the gameplay frustrating.”
- “The controls feel unresponsive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- “The gameplay lacks depth and variety, leading to a repetitive experience.”