Within the Backrooms

A retro exploration game with light puzzles and maze-like spaces

Shattered Display · Released Jan 12, 2023

Reviews: Very Positive; 94% of 232
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 1; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 2 years ago; Feb 6, 2024
Minimum PC: 2010; 4 GB RAM · 2 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Within the Backrooms?

This single-player adventure takes place across four main floors and smaller hidden floors of the Backrooms, including a winding lobby, an abandoned mall, a playground, and a pool. You search for tools and mysterious floppy disks to navigate these spaces and uncover why you are there.

For you if...

+you enjoy quiet, surreal settings and searching for secrets
+you like finding your own way with little guidance

Not for you if...

−you prefer action-heavy gameplay to searching and navigating

What players say

94% of 232 reviews are positive

Players praise the nostalgic low-poly visuals, music, and variety of surreal rooms. Several wish the game were longer, with more areas to explore.

Screenshots and trailer

Within the Backrooms system requirements

Minimum: 2010, 4 GB RAM, 2 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

Can my PC run Within the Backrooms?

The published requirements do not name a graphics card we can compare.

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Minimum

OS: Only tested on Windows 10/11
Processor: x86 32 bit
Graphics: 2010 or later probably
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 2 GB available space
Notes: I'd be surprised if it doesn't work

Does Within the Backrooms have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Single-player

Does Within the Backrooms 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: 23
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: English.

Does Within the Backrooms 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 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam