Backrooms Santa

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Backrooms Santa is a single player action game with a horror theme. It was developed by Wild Tater Games and was released on December 28, 2025. It received very positive reviews from players.

Backrooms Santa is a singleplayer horror game. Bring back the kids gifts and escape a massive Backrooms maze — while holiday horrors hunt you every step of the way. How fast can you save the kids christmas?

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93%

Audience ScoreBased on 15 reviews

optimization3 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

The game offers a variety of difficulty options, making it accessible for both beginners and experienced players.
The atmosphere is well-crafted, with genuine jump-scare moments and a nice balance between spooky and silly elements.
The developer is responsive to feedback and has made updates to improve the game, showing a commitment to user experience.

Some enemies can be frustratingly difficult to handle, leading to instances of instant kills and soft locks.
There are occasional janky movements from enemies, which can disrupt gameplay and immersion.
The controls could benefit from additional key remapping options and sensitivity adjustments.

optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game received post-launch optimization updates, reflecting the developers' commitment to enhancing the user experience.
- “It was optimized and updated after launch, which showed the developers cared about the user experience.”
- “The game's performance improvements post-launch really enhanced my overall experience.”
- “I appreciate how the developers continuously optimize the game, making it run smoother with each update.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is highly praised for its quality, contributing significantly to the overall experience of the game.
- “The atmosphere is incredibly immersive and beautifully crafted.”
- “The game's environment creates a hauntingly captivating atmosphere that draws you in.”
- “Every detail contributes to an atmosphere that feels both alive and haunting.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game effectively contrasts creepy sections with cheerful tunes, creating a unique and engaging atmosphere that enhances jump-scare moments. Reviewers appreciate the solid blend of horror and holiday themes in the soundtrack.
- “I had several genuine jump-scare moments, and the contrast between the creepy sections and the cheerful music is wild in the best way.”
- “The music is a solid horror/holiday mix.”
- “The music is a solid mix of horror and holiday themes.”
- “The soundtrack feels repetitive and lacks variety.”
- “The background music is often too loud, drowning out important sound effects.”
gameplay
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The gameplay is noted to be challenging, particularly for players unfamiliar with its mechanics, which may make it less accessible for those who typically engage with RPGs. Overall, the game offers a unique experience, but its difficulty level may deter some players.
- “I usually play RPGs, so I can only judge this game on its own mechanics rather than compare it to other Backrooms titles.”
- “Overall, the game is still a bit too difficult for me personally, simply because I’m not used to this type of gameplay.”
- “Overall, the game is still a bit too difficult for me personally, simply because I'm not used to this type of gameplay.”