The Backrooms Simulator
- July 23, 2019
- Pixel Plant LLC
Get on Steam"The Backrooms Simulator" is a first-person exploration game where players navigate through endless maze-like rooms. The game is based on the "Backrooms" creepypasta, featuring a dimly lit, yellow, windowless environment. Players must manage their anxiety levels and resources as they try to find an exit in this never-ending labyrinth.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game delivers on its promise as a walking simulator set in the Backrooms, providing an immersive experience of endless, eerie hallways.
- For players who appreciate the concept of the Backrooms without entities, this game offers a unique and tranquil exploration experience.
- The graphics are well-received, with some players noting it as the best-looking Backrooms game on Steam.
- Many players find the game boring due to the lack of enemies or events, leading to mindless wandering.
- There are complaints about the game feeling incomplete, with requests for more content, such as additional levels or entities.
- Some users experienced technical issues, such as headaches from the visuals and limitations in the VR version, which lacked a walking feature.
- gameplay3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay experience is mixed, with some users expressing concerns about its content while still committing to extended playtime, suggesting a desire to uncover deeper elements within the game. Overall, players seem to be engaged, albeit with a hint of apprehension regarding its impact on their mental stability.
“Despite these worries, I definitely do not regret this, and I aim to reach a 10-hour mark of gameplay in my attempt to make contact with something not at all present in this 'game,' which may or may not be to the liking of my mental stability.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised for being the best among backrooms titles on Steam, with smooth performance and low GPU demands. However, some users noted a desire for more graphical settings and mentioned that visuals appeared slightly blurry.
“Best looking backrooms game on Steam (graphics-wise), runs great and has a light load for any GPU.”
“I wish there were more graphical settings available, though.”
“The visuals looked a little blurry to me.”
- story2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The reviews do not provide any information about the story aspect of the game, focusing instead on the technical performance of the Meta Quest 2 with a link cable.
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The music in the game is often perceived as dull, leading some players to find it more enjoyable when paired with their own imagination or alternative music.
“The music is so boring that it can only be enjoyable with a bit of imagination.”
“The soundtrack lacks variety and fails to engage the player.”
“The music feels repetitive and doesn't enhance the gaming experience.”
- stability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its impressive graphics and runs smoothly, requiring minimal GPU resources, indicating strong stability performance.
“The best looking backrooms game on Steam in terms of graphics; it runs great and has a light load for any GPU.”
“The game maintains a smooth performance throughout, ensuring a stable experience even during intense moments.”
“I've experienced no crashes or bugs, making the gameplay incredibly stable and enjoyable.”
