The Backrooms 1998

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The Backrooms 1998 is a first-person found footage psychological horror survival game where it tells the story of a young teen after accidentally falling into the depths of The Backrooms in 1998. Roam freely, mark, explore and try unravel the story - however you are not alone. Don't scream.

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PuzzleSimulatorAdventureIndie

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ActionHorrorSurvival

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Single playerMultiplayerCo-operative

Player perspective

First person

Keywords

psychological horror1990s1990'sshaky camerateenagermale protagonistfound footagethe backrooms
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Developer
Steelkrill Studio
Publisher
Feardemic · Steelkrill Studio
Release · PlayStation 5
  • Worldwide — Feb 20, 2025

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