The Backroom - Lost and Found

First-person puzzle horror in impossible spaces, without jump scares

Lollin' Pony · Released Jul 25, 2022

As of Oct 28, 2026: AI-generated content disclosed

Reviews: Very Positive; 88% of 504
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 3 years ago; Jul 3, 2023
Minimum PC: DirectX 12 GPU, 4 GB; 8 GB RAM · 1 GB disk; Full requirements

What is The Backroom - Lost and Found?

This free, single-player, first-person adventure centers on an orphaned room hidden in a strange liminal world. Across two chapters, you explore, solve puzzles, and meet the world's inhabitants as you try to bring the lost together and escape.

For you if...

+you prefer short adventures with multiple possible endings
+you enjoy horror that mixes cute and frightening creatures

Not for you if...

−you are sensitive to imagery of clustered holes

What players say

88% of 504 reviews are positive

Players praise its unusual take on the Backrooms, creepy atmosphere, and story. Some describe confusion about progressing or frustration early on.

Screenshots and trailer

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The Backroom - Lost and Found system requirements

Minimum: DirectX 12 GPU, 4 GB, 8 GB RAM, 1 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 10
Processor: Intel CPU Core i3-8100 or equivalent
Graphics: DirectX12 capable GPU with 4GB VRAM
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Storage: 1 GB available space
DirectX: Version 12

Does The Backroom - Lost and Found have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Single-player

Does The Backroom - Lost and Found run on Steam Deck?

Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 12
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: English.

Does The Backroom - Lost and Found use AI-generated content?

Yes. The developers disclose AI-generated content on the game's Steam page:

At the end of the game, each of the 20+ endings has an unique AI generated image.

The statement mentions: Art

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 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam