Chained Backrooms

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Chained Backrooms is a multiplayer simulation game with a horror theme. It was developed by Rosa Special Studio and was released on July 16, 2025. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Chained Backrooms is a cooperative horror action game where 1-4 players are physically chained together, requiring teamwork to explore the surreal and dangerous Backrooms. Players must search for anomalies in procedurally generated levels while managing daily objectives to survive and progress. Voice chat and smooth network code enhance the tense, immersive experience.

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Audience ScoreBased on 122 reviews

gameplay11 positive mentions

optimization5 negative mentions

Unique co-op mechanic of being chained together adds tension and chaos, making for hilarious moments with friends.
Atmospheric horror experience with decent sound design and visuals that enhance the eerie setting.
Promising concept with procedural generation that offers some replayability, especially for fans of cooperative horror games.

Severe optimization issues lead to poor performance, with significant frame drops and bugs that hinder gameplay.
Limited content and repetitive gameplay make it feel more like a demo than a full game, with many features still in development.
Gameplay mechanics can be frustrating, particularly the chaining system that restricts movement and navigation.

gameplay
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of "Chained Backrooms" features a unique co-op mechanic where players are literally chained together, adding a layer of teamwork and tension to the horror experience. While the game offers an intriguing concept and a creepy atmosphere, many players find the core mechanics repetitive and the navigation cumbersome, leading to a mixed reception regarding its long-term enjoyment. Overall, it combines standard horror gameplay elements with a novel twist, but suffers from clunky execution and limited variety.
- “Chained backrooms delivers a novel twist on co-op horror: being literally chained adds tense teamwork mechanics and backroom atmospheres.”
- “Spooky vibes, crazy fun gameplay – especially when you're all chained together.”
- “The dynamic level generation ensures that each new level is unique, while the cooperative gameplay mechanics add complexity.”
- “I get what they are going for with the mechanic, but three people with two feet of chain doesn't make for a fun time after the initial fun wears off.”
- “Very basic gameplay, walking around backrooms scanning marks on the walls and picking up items - with little variety in the areas you get between levels.”
- “Honestly, this game is dreadful; the graphics are misleading in the video, it looks nothing like it, and the gameplay is so clunky and buggy.”
atmosphere
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere in "Chained Backrooms" is widely praised for its intense creepiness and immersive design, effectively combining eerie visuals and sound to enhance tension. The unique chained mechanics foster teamwork and communication, making the gameplay both challenging and engaging. While the atmosphere is compelling, some players note that it can become repetitive over time, and the overall content may feel limited.
- “The atmosphere is genuinely creepy, and the puzzles require teamwork, so communication is key.”
- “The graphics are designed in a style that creates a sense of realism and anxiety, and the sound design perfectly complements the atmosphere, enhancing the feeling of tension and suspense.”
- “Atmospheric game that immerses the player in a dark and sinister world of endless corridors and rooms.”
- “The atmosphere and the chained movement make for a few interesting moments, but it wears thin fast.”
- “The game's visual and audio elements create an eerie atmosphere.”
- “Its eerie atmosphere and suspenseful gameplay create a chilling experience.”
graphics
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the stylish VHS aesthetic and detailed textures that enhance immersion, while others criticize the janky resolution and misleading visuals compared to promotional materials. Overall, the game's graphics are described as decent to excellent, contributing to a tense atmosphere, though optimization issues and a lack of polish detract from the experience for some players.
- “The nice scary graphics and sound effects that create a complete immersion in the game will keep us coming back to the game over and over again.”
- “The graphics are designed in a style that creates a sense of realism and anxiety, and the sound design perfectly complements the atmosphere, enhancing the feeling of tension and suspense.”
- “But the graphics really pleased me, everything is very detailed and realistic.”
- “Okay visuals, found resolution was forced to be a bit janky and having the constant glitchy camera effect wasn't the nicest.”
- “Honestly, this game is dreadful, the graphics are misleading in the video, it looks nothing like it and the gameplay is so clunky and buggy.”
- “The worst game I've ever played, the game copies other games without much optimization and graphics.”
optimization
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's optimization is a significant concern among users, with many expressing frustration over poor performance, unresponsive UI, and subpar graphics. While some players note decent optimization in certain aspects, the consensus leans towards a need for serious improvements to enhance gameplay experience.
- “Procedural generation of levels makes each game unpredictable, the graphics are simple but stylish, and the optimization is good.”
- “Great concept, but optimization needs serious work.”
- “Optimization: decent”
- “Has potential but is not optimized well.”
- “Game is not optimized well at all; could not stand playing more than 30 minutes.”
- “I'm honestly pretty sure it's a crypto miner or something because of how aggressively garbage the optimization is, all while still looking like play-doh on max settings.”
humor
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is derived from the chaotic and panic-inducing scenarios created by the chaining mechanic, which leads to hilarious moments as players scatter in fear from monsters. This blend of terror and comedy, particularly during teamwork challenges, results in a uniquely entertaining experience that keeps players laughing amidst the chaos.
- “Running from a monster while your friends scatter in every direction causes absolute mayhem and is absolutely hilarious!”
- “Equal parts hilarious and terrifying!”
- “The chain mechanic creates hilarious yet terrifying teamwork moments.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for enhancing the overall experience, contributing to both the atmosphere and the emotional impact, particularly in horror elements. While some players found the plot lacking, they still appreciated the engaging soundtrack that complemented the gameplay. Overall, the music is considered a strong point, adding depth and excitement to the game.
- “Great game, good music, cool game plot. Thank you!”
- “Played the game, and it was full of surprises. I expected a less scary horror, but the screamers and music really scared me!”
- “Hello! Cool game, good music. The plot may not be interesting, but the story is entertaining. I will definitely come back to play.”
- “The music in the game is repetitive and lacks variety, making it feel monotonous after a short while.”
- “I found the soundtrack to be uninspired and not fitting for the game's atmosphere, which really detracted from the overall experience.”
- “The audio cues and music were often out of sync with the gameplay, leading to a disjointed and frustrating experience.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is generally viewed as entertaining and engaging, with some players finding it interesting and immersive, particularly in the context of a horror setting. While the plot may not be universally compelling, the overall narrative experience, combined with good music and graphics, contributes to an enjoyable gameplay experience.
- “It's a very interesting horror game with the ability to play together with friends, excellent graphics, an addictive storyline, and dynamic gameplay that keeps you immersed.”
- “Great game, good music, and a cool plot. Thank you!”
- “Hello, cool game! Good music and an entertaining story that keeps me coming back to play.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is frequently criticized, with players reporting numerous glitches, particularly with doors in trader zones and the wheel-of-luck area, making navigation difficult. Overall, the gameplay is described as clunky and riddled with bugs, leading to a frustrating experience.
- “Buggy doors: doors around trader zones or the wheel-of-luck area are often glitchy or hard to pass through.”
- “Honestly, this game is dreadful; the graphics are misleading in the video, it looks nothing like it, and the gameplay is so clunky and buggy.”
- “Buggy mess.”

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Chained Backrooms is a simulation game with horror theme.

Chained Backrooms is available on PC and Windows.

Chained Backrooms was released on July 16, 2025.

Chained Backrooms was developed by Rosa Special Studio.

Chained Backrooms has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its optimization.

Chained Backrooms is a multiplayer game with local co-op support.

Similar games include BodyRecords, Backrooms Rec., The Classrooms, Backrooms: Escape Together, Quadrant and others.

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