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Games like Backrooms Escape Protocol

If Backrooms Escape Protocol is your kind of game, the closest matches are Blackroots, Problem Here and Desperation — 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.

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About Backrooms Escape Protocol: Backrooms Escape Protocol is a multiplayer horror game where you and your friends explore eerie backrooms, evade terrifying entities, and uncover hidden secrets. Work together to survive the endless maze and escape before it's too late!

2025ActionIndieEarly Access2.99 USDWindowsby Alarm Studio
Backrooms Escape Protocol — Steam game cover

Players who liked Backrooms Escape Protocol also play

Steam players who put hours into Backrooms Escape Protocol also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.

  1. Blackroots

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Backrooms Escape Protocol fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Backrooms Escape Protocol.

    Blackroots is a co-op fantasy/horror game where players work together or alone to resist a dark force known as Ul'vorran.

    2027ActionIndieEarly AccessSteam ↗
  2. Problem Here

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Backrooms Escape Protocol fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Backrooms Escape Protocol.

    It’s little time left to enter the atmosphere, but there are some problems. As a crew, you must manage to get into the atmosphere!

    2021ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Desperation

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Backrooms Escape Protocol fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Backrooms Escape Protocol.

    In Desperation, you are an elite soldier, tasked to survive in an unknown location. You will be facing many challenges, such as building shelter, finding food and water, fighting off zombies, killer robots and even other soldiers. Will you stay solo, or will you group up? How will you survive?

    2021ActionIndieMassively Multiplayer4.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Mimic

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Backrooms Escape Protocol fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Backrooms Escape Protocol.

    Deduce who you can trust in this asymmetrical online survival horror game for up to 10 players. Solve the objectives, survive the killer Android hunting you, and hunt from the shadows as the Mimic; a shape-shifting terror hiding amongst you.

    2026ActionIndieAdventureSteam ↗
  5. Deborg Desolation Pre-Born

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Backrooms Escape Protocol fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Backrooms Escape Protocol.

    Deborg Desolation is a first-person indie game intended for the survival of mankind. Train to be a soldier capable of containing any injurious entity to achieve the survival of your own race, seek to plan strategies that allow your advancement without stopping.

    2021ActionAdventure1.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Blood Red

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for Backrooms Escape Protocol fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Backrooms Escape Protocol.

    Blood Red is a co-op survival horror game that can be played with 1-4 players. Figure out the demon and banish it using your special demon hunting kit!

    2023ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. NO BACKUP

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Backrooms Escape Protocol fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Backrooms Escape Protocol.

    Escape together or die alone. In this intense co-op bodycam horror game, you and your team are hunted by a relentless creature. Communicate, stay quiet, and fight to survive. Every move counts. Every sound could be your last.

    2026ActionIndieEarly Access8.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. ESCAPE Protocol: Online

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Backrooms Escape Protocol fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Backrooms Escape Protocol.

    In this co-op horror game, escape an unknown realm where reality is shattered and dimensions collide. Solve puzzles, avoid deadly entities, and uncover the hidden saboteur.

    ActionIndieAdventureSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Backrooms Escape Protocol at current Steam store prices.

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Backrooms Escape Protocol on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Backrooms Escape Protocol.

    Live a week in the life of "The POSTAL Dude"; a hapless everyman just trying to check off some chores. Buying milk, returning an overdue library book, getting Gary Coleman's autograph, what could possibly go wrong?

    2012ActionIndieAdventure0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Backrooms Escape Protocol on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Backrooms Escape Protocol.

    A short story about what sort of challenges everyday little things can be. Help the girl buy milk, be the first not to disappoint her.

    2020IndieAdventure1.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Backrooms Escape Protocol on Steam right now. Shares Action with Backrooms Escape Protocol.

    This Co-op Shooter , has Day and Night levels, multiple maps, players will take on 25 enemy types and numerous bosses, like Gargantuan Monsters and Minibosses every 10 days as you explore, shoot and run for your life against the onslaught of porcine monstrosities.

    2016ActionAdventureCasual0.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. shapez

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Backrooms Escape Protocol on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Backrooms Escape Protocol.

    shapez is an easy-going, minimalistic factory building game about the automation of shapes through extraction and satisfying production lines. Adapt to increasingly complex shapes and grow your factory across an infinitely expanding map. Your only limitation is your creativity!

    2020StrategyIndieSimulation0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Shower With Your Dad Simulator 2015: Do You Still Shower With Your Dad

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Backrooms Escape Protocol on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Backrooms Escape Protocol.

    "Shower With Your Dad Simulator 2015: Do You Still Shower With Your Dad?" is a fast paced shower-simulation where you shower with your 8-bit dad.It's good, clean fun!

    2015ActionIndieSimulation0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Montaro

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Backrooms Escape Protocol on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Backrooms Escape Protocol.

    Montaro is a DOGE.

    2016IndieCasual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Bit Blaster XL

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Backrooms Escape Protocol on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Backrooms Escape Protocol.

    Bit Blaster XL is a fast-paced, retro arcade shoot 'em up (shmup) inspired by the classic quarter-munchers of the ‘80s. Easy to pick up, hard to put down, boost, dodge, shoot, and chase high scores in this addictive, old-school action game!

    2016ActionIndieCasual0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Dictators:No Peace Countryballs

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Backrooms Escape Protocol on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Backrooms Escape Protocol.

    Dictators : No Peace Countryballs is a war simulation and dictator game. This is a fun,simple and some say a funny countryballs game. If you like simulation games, you will love playing Dictators : No Peace. Play as a dictator of your favourite country and colonize the world.

    2020StrategyIndieSimulation0.99 USDSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. Doki Doki Literature Club!

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Backrooms Escape Protocol.

    The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.

    2017IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Life is Strange - Episode 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Backrooms Escape Protocol.

    Episode 1 now FREE! Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future.

    2015ActionAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Backrooms Escape Protocol.

    Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  4. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Backrooms Escape Protocol.

    Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find?

    2025IndieSimulationMassively MultiplayerFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. ENA: Dream BBQ

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Backrooms Escape Protocol.

    Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.

    2025IndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Backrooms Escape Protocol.

    Explore the abandoned childhood wonder of Indigo Park! Guided by Rambley the Raccoon, help restore power to the destroyed amusement park while you run from the reason it shut down.

    2024ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. STRAFTAT

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Backrooms Escape Protocol.

    STRAFTAT is a 1v1/2v2 ONLINE first person SHOOTER with quick rounds in over 350 MAPS ; Including all WEAPONS, proximity chat and 4 players FFA.

    2024ActionFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Sheepy: A Short Adventure

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Backrooms Escape Protocol.

    A Short Handcrafted Pixel Art Platformer that follows Sheepy, an abandoned plushy brought to life. Sheepy: A Short Adventure is the first short game from MrSuicideSheep.

    2024IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Backrooms Escape Protocol

How much does Backrooms Escape Protocol cost?
Backrooms Escape Protocol is listed on Steam at 2.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Backrooms Escape Protocol have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Backrooms Escape Protocol supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op).
What games are most similar to Backrooms Escape Protocol?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Backrooms Escape Protocol are Blackroots, Problem Here, Desperation.
Who developed Backrooms Escape Protocol?
Backrooms Escape Protocol was developed by Alarm Studio.

imho.run ranks Steam game alternatives using a mix of collaborative filtering (ALS / iALS / EASE / LightGCN), content scoring over genres, categories, Steam tags, developers, and publishers, plus AI-extracted vibes mined from review text. The page above is generated in seed mode anchored on Backrooms Escape Protocol.

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