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Games like Light the Backrooms

It's a first-person horror game where you survive for a few minutes by continuously illuminating the backrooms. You have free access to convenient ghost hunting equipment such as ghost-specific bear traps and sensors. Notes detailing how to deal with each ghost will be helpful.

2023ActionIndie4.99 USDWindowsby Nekoromorph
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Frequently asked about Light the Backrooms

How much does Light the Backrooms cost?
Light the Backrooms is listed on Steam at 4.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Light the Backrooms?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Light the Backrooms are THE MADHOUSE | Infected Mansion, Umbra, The Jurassic Labyrinth.
Who developed Light the Backrooms?
Light the Backrooms was developed by Nekoromorph.

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