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Escape the Backrooms

Fancy Games· October 23, 2025
ActionIndie
GameValio RecommendationMaybe

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

Well received (128,795 reviews)
Could be cheaper
Quality
73/100
Value
46/100
Popularity
52/100
$9.99

Where to buy

Live prices across 2 stores · Updated yesterday ago

Spread$0.00
Avg$9.99
Hist. Low$5.32
Best Price
in 46 days
GamersGate

GamersGate

Key Reseller · Updated yesterday ago

$9.99
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1
#2
Steam
Steam
in 47 days

Official Store · 6 days ago

$9.99

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Current Price

$9.99

Hist. Low · $5.32

Price History

Behind the recommendation

The raw numbers that fed our recommendation.

Quality
73/100
90% positive (128,795 reviews) — very positive reception
128,795 reviews — extremely reliable sample
Value
46/100
$6.08 — very accessible price
39% off — decent discount
Near historical low ($5.32)
Popularity
52/100
-16% minor player decrease
5,923 concurrent players — solid base
638 new reviews — community buzzing
128,795 total reviews — gaming phenomenon

Game Details

Release info, metadata and the system specs you'll need.

Release Date

October 23, 2025

Developers

Fancy Games, Blackbird Interactive

Publishers

Secret Mode

Platforms

Windows

Achievements

34

Steam Recs

129,117

Categories

Single-playerMulti-playerCo-opOnline Co-opSteam AchievementsCamera ComfortCustom Volume ControlsAdjustable DifficultyPlayable without Timed InputStereo SoundPartial Controller SupportSteam CloudFamily Sharing

Supported Languages · 12 languages, 1 with full audio

EnglishFrenchGermanSpanish - SpainRussianSimplified ChineseJapaneseKorean

PC Requirements

Recommended

OSWindows 11 64-bit
ProcessorIntel Core i5-10400 / AMD Ryzen 5 3600
Memory16 GB RAM
GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 / AMD Radeon RX 6600
DirectXVersion 11
Storage25 GB available space

How the game's holding up

Reviews, sentiment and concurrent players. Tracked daily.

Steam Review Score

90%

Very Positive

Positive-review ratio over time

Review Counts

116k

POSITIVE · 12k NEGATIVE

Positive vs negative review build-up

Player Count

9k

PEAK (24H) · 17k ALL-TIME IN RANGE

Daily peak concurrent players

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Escape the Backrooms worth buying?

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

Where can I buy Escape the Backrooms cheapest?

The best current deal for Escape the Backrooms is on GamersGate for $9.99.

What type of game is Escape the Backrooms?

Escape the Backrooms is categorized as: Action, Indie.

What platforms is Escape the Backrooms available on?

Escape the Backrooms is available on: Windows.

When was Escape the Backrooms released?

Escape the Backrooms was released on October 23, 2025.

How many people are playing Escape the Backrooms?

According to recent data, Escape the Backrooms has approximately 8,565 concurrent players 2 hours ago.

Who made Escape the Backrooms?

Developed by: Fancy Games, Blackbird Interactive

Published by: Secret Mode

What are the best deals for Escape the Backrooms?

We're currently tracking 2 deals for Escape the Backrooms across different stores:

  • GamersGate: $9.99
  • Steam: $9.99
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