Backrooms: Code Yellow

Co-op horror with daily assignments across an endless indoor maze

GameMechanic · Released Sep 25, 2026 · Early Access

Reviews: Mixed; 52% of 489
Recent reviews: Mixed; 51% of 234 in 30 days
Players: 4; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update on Steam: 3 weeks ago; Oct 2, 2026
Minimum PC: 2 GB Dedicated Memory; 8 GB RAM · 8 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Backrooms: Code Yellow?

A first-person horror exploration game played alone or online with up to six players. You venture into the Backrooms’ distorted rooms and hallways, complete tasks, collect data, and return to earn funding for the next day’s work.

For you if...

+you want to explore with a small online group

Not for you if...

−you want frequent action rather than long stretches of walking

What players say

52% of 489 reviews are positive · 51% of 234 in the last 30 days

Players praise the eerie atmosphere and sense of scale. Common complaints concern repetitive tasks, bugs, missing audio settings, and a lack of content in the current Early Access version.

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Backrooms: Code Yellow system requirements

Minimum: 2 GB Dedicated Memory, 8 GB RAM, 8 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 7 or higher (64-bit)
Processor: 2.4 Ghz Dual Core CPU
Graphics: 2 GB Dedicated Memory
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Storage: 8 GB available space
DirectX: Version 11

Does Backrooms: Code Yellow have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Does Backrooms: Code Yellow run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

Default controller config not fully functional
Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
Default configuration is not performant
All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
Singleplayer gameplay requires active internet connection

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: English.

Does Backrooms: Code Yellow 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