The Backrooms Game FREE Edition

First-person horror exploration with a watch to preserve sanity

Pie On A Plate Productions · Released Jul 25, 2019

Adventure Casual Indie Simulation Free To Play

Reviews: Very Positive; 80% of 4,297
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 4; daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update on Steam: 7 years ago; Aug 20, 2019
Minimum PC: 1GB VRAM; 4 GB RAM · 1 GB disk; Full requirements

What is The Backrooms Game FREE Edition?

A single-player horror game set in the Backrooms, a randomly generated space based on the creepypasta. You explore as far as you can, checking your watch regularly to manage your sanity, and may encounter a roaming being.

For you if...

+you prefer solitary horror with infrequent creature encounters
+you want a short game focused on exploration

Not for you if...

−you want puzzles or distinct areas to explore
−you want to play cooperatively with friends

What players say

80% of 4,297 reviews are positive

Players praise its faithfulness to the original Backrooms concept and its unsettling atmosphere. They most often complain about repetitive corridors, little to do beyond walking, and tedious watch checks.

Screenshots and trailer

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The Backrooms Game FREE Edition system requirements

Minimum: 1GB VRAM, 4 GB RAM, 1 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10
Processor: 2.5ghz
Graphics: 1GB VRAM
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 1 GB available space
DirectX: Version 11

Does The Backrooms Game FREE Edition have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Single-player

Does The Backrooms Game FREE Edition run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

Default controller config not fully functional
Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
External controllers are not supported for the primary player

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows, Linux
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: English.

Does The Backrooms Game FREE Edition use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 25, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam