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Budget Backrooms

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90%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
Most mentioned negative aspects:story
90% User Score Based on 174 reviews

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Budget Backrooms is a single player and multiplayer casual simulation game with a horror theme. It was developed by DavidJoacaRo and was released on October 13, 2023. It received very positive reviews from players.

Welcome to Budget Backrooms, a free-to-play game set in the classic Backrooms creepy pasta, this time keeping it low-budget. You find yourself in a mysterious place, somehow you noclipped into the Backrooms, you get up, pick up your flashlight and start exploring the corners of the so-called 'Level 0' best known as "The Lobby". LevelsThe levels in this game have a unique and linear l…

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90%Audience ScoreBased on 174 reviews
graphics18 positive mentions
  • Great atmosphere and visuals that capture the essence of the Backrooms well.
  • Engaging gameplay with unique mechanics like sanity percentage and memorable jumpscares.
  • Free to play with regular updates, well-optimized to run on lower-end PCs.
  • Content is currently limited and the game is quite short with few levels and entities.
  • Sound design is inconsistent or underdeveloped in some areas, reducing immersion.
  • Some technical issues such as crashes, glitches, and performance problems on certain hardware.

  • graphics

    29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    62% positive mentions, 28% neutral mentions, 10% negative mentions

    The graphics are widely praised for being impressive, atmospheric, and visually appealing, especially considering the game is free and optimized for high FPS. While some users note the graphical simplicity and limited low-end customization options, most agree the visuals contribute significantly to the eerie, immersive experience. However, lower-end PCs sometimes struggle to run the game smoothly, despite efforts at optimization.

    • “Graphics: 10/10 (very good graphics, while being optimized to high fps).”
    • “The graphics are amazing, the jumpscares terrified me, it's decently long, has achievements, and has the 'memerooms'. I recommend it for any horror fan.”
    • “The graphics are surprisingly really good, something like Silent Hill level graphics (you really only notice this in certain areas like old rusty doors with glass windows and some metal pipes).”
    • “But the options don't fully make the game low graphics.”
    • “One thing I didn't necessarily like was how the options for graphics weren't really that much of a difference.”
    • “I think that's mostly because of the graphical simplicity (the smiley is just a texture on a quad that spawns).”

  • gameplay

    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    46% positive mentions, 31% neutral mentions, 23% negative mentions

    The gameplay is engaging, smooth, and creatively rejuvenates the backrooms experience with familiar mechanics alongside new additions. While some mechanics, such as the sanity feature, feel pointless and the game is relatively short, its quality and atmosphere make it highly enjoyable and accessible. However, a few players find certain mechanics odd or the structure lacking.

    • “Gameplay: 10/10, exactly like in the normal backrooms.”
    • “It's a little rough around the edges, but the gameplay is engaging and compels you to keep playing.”
    • “Usual mechanics are present while giving players new mechanics.”
    • “Not bad game, but it's not that long. For normal casual gameplay, it's only about 2 hours.”
    • “There's also a very pointless sanity mechanic that seems to have no effect on the game, mostly because no level lasts long enough for it to matter. Yes, this game is free, but that doesn't mean it doesn't warrant criticism.”
    • “I don't like some of the mechanics and how unstructured the game is, but you could turn this idea into something very fun.”

  • atmosphere

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

    The atmosphere is widely praised for being immersive, surreal, and creatively engaging, enhancing the overall experience despite some gameplay shortcomings. Many users find it well-crafted and visually appealing, contributing significantly to the game's appeal.

    • “The atmosphere is beautifully surreal and intensely uncomfortable.”
    • “Free, easily accessible on lower end PCs if need be, great atmosphere and gameplay, rejuvenates any “backrooms fatigue” you may have, and most importantly creative.”
    • “This one is actually awesome for being free, plenty of levels and entities, good atmosphere and visuals.”
    • “Firstly, the atmosphere is extremely lackluster.”

  • humor

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

    The humor in the game is widely praised for being genuinely funny and entertaining, with standout moments in animations and the memerooms. While some players enjoy the humor-based backrooms as a clever twist, others engage with it less frequently, indicating a mix of appreciation for its comedic elements. Overall, the humor adds a fun and enjoyable layer to the experience, even in development.

    • “Besides that, your showcase video made me laugh my ass off.”
    • “The animations for the bacteria/howler had me busting out laughing!”
    • “Very fun even in a developmental stage, and after the main game, the memerooms were hilarious!”

  • music

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

    The music in the game is generally praised and considered a strong, appealing element, especially the trailer soundtrack. However, some users feel that the calming music during tense moments undermines the atmosphere and suggest either using silence or more fitting sound design, while others recommend replacing certain tracks like the Minecraft-inspired music and adding more ambient sounds for immersion.

    • “Love the music”
    • “Only reason I downloaded is because the first video trailer and music were sooo good”
    • “Very fun game but what is the trailer song name?”
    • “So either the dev will need to really explore what makes calm/void moments unnerving (the calming music ruins it, silence alone would've been more effective), or will need to venture into more tightly packed experiences to ensure we get the juice he can deliver.”
    • “Good game just got it but you should get rid of the Minecraft music in the game and add walking sounds.”

  • story

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

    The story is minimal and not the main focus, though some users appreciate the lore revealed through phone interactions. Overall, opinions on the story are mixed, with some enjoying its elements despite its limited presence.

    • “And I love the story.”
    • “Not much of a story but you can interact with the phones for some lore.”

  • optimization

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

    The game is very well optimized, providing a smooth and enjoyable experience overall.

    • “Very well optimized and a great experience overall.”

  • stability

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

    The game is free and well-made, with users reporting no glitches or bugs, indicating strong stability.

    • “It's free and well made with no glitches or bugs.”
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Budget Backrooms is a casual simulation game with horror theme. Common tags for Budget Backrooms include free to play, 3D, indie, hentai, atmospheric and others.

Budget Backrooms is available on PC and Windows.

Budget Backrooms was released on October 13, 2023.

Budget Backrooms was developed by DavidJoacaRo.

Budget Backrooms has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked Budget Backrooms for its graphics but disliked it for its story.

Budget Backrooms is a single player game with multiplayer support.

Similar games include The Complex: Expedition, The Classrooms, Dreamcore, Escape the Backrooms, Lost in Anomaly and others.