Some levels (like "Level FUN") can feel unfair due to instant-death entities.
The game focuses on exploring massive, thematic levels based on the Backrooms lore. It requires both individual and team-based puzzle resolution to escape. Survival involves managing stamina, using items like flashlights, almond water, and finding hidden secrets.
“Honest to God one of the best Backrooms games I've played. This game goes out of its way to not include all of the bloat that the Backrooms have come to be associated with, and thus the original horror that the Backrooms was made for works in this game." -...” Steam Community · 1 year ago
As an Early Access title, the developers (on Steam Community) are actively refining the game, adding new levels, entities, and improving mechanics.
Captures the liminal space feel perfectly.
“"I've spent hours getting killed over and over and over and it's just not that much fun anymore. IDK." - Steam Community User” Steam Community · 3 years ago
Inside the Backrooms is an ideal choice for players who want a truly creepy and challenging cooperative experience, especially those who appreciate the original, simpler "liminal space" aesthetic of the Backrooms creepypasta. It's often recommended over alternatives for its superior atmosphere and puzzles. To make this review more useful to you, I can:
VR support is currently reported as very poor (though being improved).