Running Through Backrooms

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Master dynamic parkour mechanics like sprinting, sliding, and wall-running to outmaneuver dangers and navigate the treacherous terrain. Navigate through a vast network of terrifying levels, each more twisted and unsettling than the last, as you uncover the dark secrets hidden within. Experience the thrill of waterslides, gliding through twisting paths to explore new areas. It’s a fas…

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Single-Player

80%

Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

The game features beautiful visuals and stunning sound design that enhance the horror experience.
It offers a unique and creative take on the Backrooms concept with 14 distinct levels, providing a thrilling gameplay experience.
The developer is responsive to feedback and has shown potential for improvement, making it worth trying out.

The monster models and animations are poorly executed, detracting from the overall experience.
Gameplay can be frustrating due to bugs, such as entities seeing through walls and issues with battery management.
The game lacks multiplayer options and has limited customization for settings, which may hinder some players' enjoyment.

graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
80%
20%
The game's graphics are widely praised for their breathtaking visuals and impressive detail, enhanced by Unreal Engine 5, creating a realistic and immersive backrooms experience. Users highlight the smooth performance on PC and the exceptional sound design that complements the atmospheric visuals. However, some players noted limitations in modifying graphic settings and sensitivity.
- “The visuals are absolutely breathtaking, and the game runs smoothly on my PC without any issues, which is impressive for such detailed graphics.”
- “It's one magnificent realistic backrooms experience, with around 15 large levels featuring entities, superb graphics, and amazingly fun gameplay.”
- “Positive things: the graphics quality is good thanks to Unreal Engine 5.”
- “We cannot modify the sensitivity, the sound, or the graphic level to a minimum.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
The gameplay offers a thrilling and immersive experience with impressive graphics and a realistic backrooms setting across 15 expansive levels. However, some players find certain enemy mechanics frustrating and the slide mechanics less impactful, which may detract from the overall enjoyment. Despite these issues, the gameplay is still considered exciting and worth trying.
- “The gameplay is super scary and exciting!!!”
- “It's one magnificent realistic backrooms experience, around 15 large levels with entities, superb graphics, and amazingly fun gameplay.”
- “As I said, it is definitely worth a try, but I can't recommend the gameplay itself.”
- “Some enemy mechanics can cause frustration at times, especially when you don't know where to go.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
150%
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its stunning visuals and exceptional sound design, which effectively enhance the eerie ambiance typical of backrooms settings. Players note that the combination of beautiful imagery and immersive audio creates a deeply engaging experience that resonates emotionally.
- “The game features beautiful visuals; level 148 almost made me cry. It has one of the best audio and imagery among many backrooms games I have played before.”
- “The atmosphere is perfectly aligned with the concept of the backrooms.”
- “The sound design is amazing, creating an immersive ambience that enhances the overall experience.”
- “The atmosphere is in keeping with the concept of the backrooms.”
- “The game fails to create a truly immersive atmosphere, leaving players feeling disconnected.”
- “Despite the potential, the atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking the tension and intrigue expected.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players highlight the game's emotional impact through its stunning visuals and exceptional sound design, with one level evoking strong feelings and even tears. The combination of atmospheric audio and striking imagery enhances the overall emotional experience, setting it apart from other games in the genre.
- “The game has beautiful visuals; level 148 almost made me cry. It features one of the best audio and imagery among many backroom games I have played before.”
- “The sound design is amazing, creating an atmospheric ambience that enhances the emotional experience.”
- “The combination of stunning visuals and haunting audio truly immerses you in the game's emotional depth.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its stunning visuals and smooth performance, with users reporting no issues on their PCs despite the high level of detail.
- “The visuals are absolutely breathtaking, and the game runs smoothly on my PC without any issues, which is impressive for such detailed graphics.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users report significant stability issues, citing problems with battery life and the presence of numerous buggy batteries that are difficult to obtain. Overall, these factors contribute to a frustrating experience regarding the game's stability.
- “The negative aspects include insufficient battery life, and many batteries are buggy and can't be collected, which makes them unreliable.”
- “There are frequent stability issues, with batteries often not functioning as intended and draining too quickly.”
- “The game suffers from significant stability problems, including batteries that are difficult to pick up and don't last long enough.”

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