The Backrooms Experiment

Co-op horror walking simulator where whistles can also attract creatures

Efe Mert · Released Mar 15, 2023 · Early Access

Early Access, no updates for over a year

Reviews: Mixed; 58% of 64
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 3 years ago; Jun 9, 2023
Minimum PC: GTX 650TI; 5 GB disk; Full requirements

What is The Backrooms Experiment?

This first-person horror walking simulator takes you through barren Backrooms levels with different environments and mechanics. You navigate alone or with friends while avoiding wandering creatures, including some that imitate people or react to flashlights.

For you if...

+you enjoy horror built around exploration and pursuit

Not for you if...

−you prefer combat-focused action over finding your way through levels

What players say

58% of 64 reviews are positive

Players criticize stretched textures and enemy design.

Screenshots and trailer

The Backrooms Experiment system requirements

Minimum: GTX 650TI, 5 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 10 64-Bit
Graphics: Nvidia GTX 650TI or equivalent
Storage: 5 GB available space
DirectX: Version 11
Notes: As the game is still in early alpha, more performance optimizations is on the way

Does The Backrooms Experiment have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: co-op online and LAN. It also has a single-player mode.

Does The Backrooms Experiment 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
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: English, Simplified Chinese, Russian, Turkish.

Does The Backrooms Experiment 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 28, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam