Inside the Backrooms

First-person co-op horror with changing puzzles and lurking entities

MrFatcat · Published by MrFatcat, Dropsiick · Released Jun 20, 2022 · Early Access

Reviews: Mostly Positive; 80% of 47K
Recent reviews: Mixed; 48% of 108 in 30 days
Playing now: 118; right now
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update: 2 months ago; Jul 17, 2026

What is Inside the Backrooms?

A first-person survival horror adventure set in the Backrooms, playable alone or in online co-op for up to four players. You explore maze-like levels, gather supplies, solve changing puzzles, unlock new areas, and learn how to avoid hostile entities while trying to escape.

For you if...

+you want demanding puzzles solved under pressure
+you prefer exploring eerie maze-like levels with friends
+you enjoy learning how different enemies behave

Not for you if...

−you dislike long puzzles and maze exploration
−you want a relaxed horror game with straightforward routes

What players say

80% of 46,811 reviews are positive · 48% of 108 in the last 30 days

Players praise the cooperative play and challenging puzzles, though opinions vary by level. Many returning players complain that recent updates redesigned levels and progression for the worse; they also report bugs, lag spikes, and issues that can force restarts or prevent completion.

Screenshots and trailer

Inside the Backrooms system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

OS: Windows 7 64-bit or higher
Processor: Intel Core i5-2300 2.8 GHz / AMD FX-6300, 3.5 GHz
Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 760, (2 GB VRAM) | AMD Radeon HD 7870, (2 GB VRAM)
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Storage: 20 GB available space
DirectX: Version 11