SURVIVAL IN THE BACKROOMS

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SURVIVAL IN THE BACKROOMS is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Pine Studio and was released on November 4, 2022. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Survival In The Backrooms is an atmospheric horror game in which you will wander for a long time through surreal corridors and rooms in search of a way out. Immerse yourself in this mysterious world and try not to become prey for its inhabitants. This game is based on the famous creepypasta and has a large number of references and recognizable elements. Explore seemingly endless liminal spaces, se…

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67%

Audience ScoreBased on 15 reviews

atmosphere2 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Decent graphics and atmospheric setting that fit the Backrooms theme well.
Affordable price, especially on sale, making it a good value for a short, casual horror experience.
Gameplay includes exploration, interaction with objects, and some light puzzle elements, with an emphasis on survival and evading enemies.

Lack of clear objectives or tutorials makes progression confusing and frustrating.
Presence of bugs including load issues, clipping, random deaths, and inventory limitations (cannot drop items).
Performance issues such as lag on lower-end hardware and overly loud or grating monster sound effects.

gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
28%
43%
Gameplay lacks an initial tutorial, making it frustrating at first, but discovering key mechanics like pausing and health management improves the experience. The absence of music adds an eerie atmosphere but also makes gameplay feel bland. Bugs and the need for further fine-tuning affect overall enjoyment, though the working save system and low price offer good value.
- “Once you discover certain things like you can pause and save at any time or your health has a max of 200 so you can use healing items right away, your gameplay will likely benefit.”
- “At $1.99 (USD) for an hour-long romp with a working save mechanic, the gameplay offers good value.”
- “At first this game is frustrating because there is no tutorial for game mechanics or introduction into the tools you have available.”
- “For example, I streamed gameplay of this game and died while sniping an entity for no apparent reason following the entity's death.”
- “Some bug fixing and overall gameplay improvement and fine tuning could make this game very successful.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The graphics are generally decent and crisp, featuring interactive objects and extensive play areas that maintain an appropriate, atmospheric tone for a backrooms game. While the visuals may start ordinary, subtle unsettling details enhance the experience. However, the environments appear static without much variation.
- “But 15 minutes into it, the graphics are very decent, you can interact with a lot of objects, and the starting house looks ordinary but with a few unnerving things like old rusty washing machines.”
- “The graphics are decent and the play areas are extensive but not changing.”
- “But 15 minutes into it, the graphics are very decent, you can interact with a lot of objects, and the starting house looks ordinary but with a few unnerving things like old rusty washing machines (unless that's something American houses normally have).”
- “The controls are fluid, the graphics are crisp and the atmosphere is as it should be for a backrooms game.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game lacks a clear or developed storyline, even near its conclusion, leaving users without a distinct narrative to follow.
- “Overall, the game lacks a clear storyline even near the end.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere effectively captures the eerie and mysterious essence of the backrooms, complemented by crisp graphics and fluid controls that enhance immersion. Users feel it successfully delivers the suspense and tension expected from this genre.
- “It has the makings of a good backrooms game: atmosphere, inspiration, mystery, and even ways to combat/escape entities.”
- “The controls are fluid, the graphics are crisp and the atmosphere is as it should be for a backrooms game.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Grinding is occasionally noticeable but generally not overwhelming, providing a moderate challenge without becoming tedious.
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor is perceived as low-quality and relies on cheap laughs, resulting in a less enjoyable comedic experience.
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The absence of music creates a bland and eerie atmosphere, impacting the overall gameplay experience.
- “There is no music, which makes both the gameplay bland but also eerie.”

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SURVIVAL IN THE BACKROOMS is a role playing game.

SURVIVAL IN THE BACKROOMS is available on PC and Windows.

SURVIVAL IN THE BACKROOMS was released on November 4, 2022.

SURVIVAL IN THE BACKROOMS was developed by Pine Studio.

SURVIVAL IN THE BACKROOMS has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its atmosphere but disliked it for its gameplay.

SURVIVAL IN THE BACKROOMS is a single player game.

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