Backrooms - 2005

A Backrooms walking simulator with a camcorder-style view

Rendern Studios · Released Dec 16, 2025

Reviews: Very Positive; 82% of 68
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 10 months ago; Dec 28, 2025
Minimum PC: GTX 760; Full requirements

What is Backrooms - 2005?

A single-player, first-person exploration game set in the Backrooms. You explore liminal spaces chapter by chapter, interacting with doors and light switches.

For you if...

+you enjoy navigating mazes and retracing your steps

Not for you if...

−you want frequent enemy encounters rather than quiet wandering

What players say

82% of 68 reviews are positive

Players praise the varied environments and sound design for creating a creepy atmosphere. The recurring complaint is the lack of saves, while some players also criticize the limited graphics settings.

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Backrooms - 2005 system requirements

Minimum: GTX 760.

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Minimum

OS: WINDOWS® 10+(64-BIT Required)
Processor: Intel® Core™ i5-4460, 2.70GHz or AMD FX™-6300 or better
Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 760 or AMD Radeon™ R7 260x with 2GB Video RAM

Does Backrooms - 2005 have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Single-player

Does Backrooms - 2005 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: Full audio: English.

Does Backrooms - 2005 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