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The closest matches to The Backrooms: The Guest, Scanner Sombre, Layers of Fear (2016), Homesick, and Among the Sleep - Enhanced Edition. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02- $6.99 (Price checked Nov 7)
- Deck Verified
- 2017
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- Deck Playable
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Fibrillation HD
Why this: Also Short and Psychedelic, like The Backrooms.
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- Released: 2019
- Developer: WASABAE Studios
- Price: $0.79−20%checked Nov 2
- 28% of 39 reviews
- Genres: Indie, Adventure, Casual
- Platforms: Windows
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About The Backrooms
The closest matches to The Backrooms: The Guest, Scanner Sombre, Layers of Fear (2016), Homesick, and Among the Sleep - Enhanced Edition. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If The Backrooms is your kind of game, the closest matches are The Guest, Scanner Sombre and Layers of Fear (2016) — picked from the ranked list below. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
About The Backrooms: You find yourself in a strange world with no idea how you got there. As you explore more, the world gets increasingly convoluted and unstable. You are now in... The Backrooms.
Is The Backrooms worth buying?
Too few reviews to call
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- Only 39 Steam reviews so far, not enough to judge.
- On sale: 20% off, now $0.79 (checked Nov 2).
People who play it also play: The Guest, Scanner Sombre, Layers of Fear (2016)
Frequently asked about The Backrooms
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How much does The Backrooms cost?
The Backrooms is listed on Steam at 0.79 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to The Backrooms?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside The Backrooms are The Guest, Scanner Sombre, Layers of Fear (2016).
Who developed The Backrooms?
The Backrooms was developed by WASABAE Studios.