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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : 10 or newer Processeur : Intel i5 or AMD Ryzen 5 series Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVidia RTX 2000 series or higher; Radeon RX5000 series DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 10 GB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : GPU with Ray Tracing support required for Unreal Engine 5 Lumen

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : 10 or newer Processeur : Intel i7 or AMD Ryzen 7 series Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVidia RTX 3000 series or higher; Radeon RX6000 series DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 10 GB d'espace disque disponible

BACK*SPACE

Hidden gem
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Released April 29, 2026
sample: 123 reviews posted after launch (98 AI-classified)
89/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 94 % · 123 reviews (« Very Positive »)
6,75€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Players are losing themselves in endless liminal corridors for over ten hours at a time, completely absorbed by the unsettling tranquility. With 123 reviews backing a 94 percent positive rating overall, this atmospheric simulation has struck a major chord.

What it's about: Vous vous retrouvez dans un espace qui ne vous rappelle rien, et tout à la fois. Un espace fait de pièces, à la fois familières et réconfortantes, mais étrangement inconnues. Un espace de calme et de solitude. Vous avez trouvé le BACK*SPACE.

In-game

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« Best backrooms game i have played. And i have played A LOT. The atmosphere is 10/10. And the confusion of ''have i been here before'' just as a backrooms game should be. 10/10 would reccomend this game <3 lovely »
👍 anonymous review · May 2026 · 13 h played1
« A really good liminal exploration game. Be carefull that the VHS can be a little hard to find. Don't hesitate to exit the level and try it again (it moves the VHS in another location) »
👍 anonymous review · May 2026 · 13 h played
« This is definitely a top 5 liminal game, very well done and so much content. There is something new to see around every corner. Played demo and now just started the full release and can't wait to see all the content. Good job dev! »
👍 anonymous review · Apr 2026 · 1 h played
« Pretty cool, I like the environments and a lot of settings options. Excited for what you make next. »
👍 anonymous review · May 2026 · 2 h played
« Finding VHS tapes is so boring, just make a Slenderman game »
👎 anonymous review · May 2026 · 1 h played
« This is one of the best backrooms liminal space exploration games. Highly recommending! »
👍 anonymous review · May 2026 · 11 h played
« Hard to find this game, you should call it "BACKROOMS: BACK*SPACE" especially since the movie will get people searching "backrooms". »
👍 anonymous review · May 2026 · 42 h played
« A solid liminal space exploration game with very neat, unique room design and smooth controls. »
👍 anonymous review · May 2026 · 4 h played

In players' words

« Best backrooms game i have played. And i have played A LOT. The atmosphere is 10/10. And the confusion of ''have i been here before'' just as a backrooms game should be. 10/10 would reccomend this game <3 lovely »
👍 anonymous review · May 2026 · 13 h played1
« Finding VHS tapes is so boring, just make a Slenderman game »
👎 anonymous review · May 2026 · 1 h played
« A really good liminal exploration game. Be carefull that the VHS can be a little hard to find. Don't hesitate to exit the level and try it again (it moves the VHS in another location) »
👍 anonymous review · May 2026 · 13 h played
« This is one of the best backrooms liminal space exploration games. Highly recommending! »
👍 anonymous review · May 2026 · 11 h played
« This is definitely a top 5 liminal game, very well done and so much content. There is something new to see around every corner. Played demo and now just started the full release and can't wait to see all the content. Good job dev! »
👍 anonymous review · Apr 2026 · 1 h played
« Hard to find this game, you should call it "BACKROOMS: BACK*SPACE" especially since the movie will get people searching "backrooms". »
👍 anonymous review · May 2026 · 42 h played
« Pretty cool, I like the environments and a lot of settings options. Excited for what you make next. »
👍 anonymous review · May 2026 · 2 h played
« A solid liminal space exploration game with very neat, unique room design and smooth controls. »
👍 anonymous review · May 2026 · 4 h played

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
89 % pos · n=79
Graphics / art
94 % pos · n=50
Content / longevity
100 % pos · n=40
Audio / music
57 % pos · n=14
Value for money
100 % pos · n=8
Performance
57 % pos · n=7
Interface / UX
67 % pos · n=6
Story / writing
60 % pos · n=5
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=2
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay797036
Graphics / art504712
Content / longevity404000
Audio / music14833
Value for money8800
Performance7403
Interface / UX6402
Story / writing5311
Stability / bugs2002

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 14 h on median; those who dislike it: 2 h.

🪤 43 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.

<2h
57 % (n=7)
2-10h
90 % (n=30)
10-25h
98 % (n=62)
>25h
100 % (n=24)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

📈 Up since launch (+9 pts) — updates have won players over
May 2026 : 91% positive91MayJun 2026 : 100% positive100JunJul 2026 : 92% positive92JulAug 2026 : 100% positive100Aug

% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).

💶 Price history

€4.56€5.23€5.90€6.57€7.25€5.06

Steam price tracked automatically since Aug 22, 2026 · All-time low: €5.06 (Aug 22, 2026)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

7,2 % Moderate

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 18 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 19,9 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Popular streamers

LIVE TheMrSark 1,360 viewers · EN — My Backrooms Odyssey Continues! (Stream #58 - Game #283/318)

Small streamers to support

LIVE morakdais 4 viewers · EN — Horror games, poppet

Streams snapshot from 28/08 à 05h29

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Strengths

  • Core mechanics and interactive loops drive the praise with 70 positive mentions out of 79.
  • Visual aesthetics and environmental design captivate users, yielding 47 positive mentions out of 50.
  • Every single piece of available content hits the mark, as shown by 40 positive mentions out of 40.
  • Exploration serves as the main hook, cited in 36 specific player remarks.

Weaknesses

  • Audio design divides the community, registering 3 negative and 3 mixed remarks out of 14 total mentions.
  • Technical hiccups and stuttering frustrate some users, highlighted by 2 negative mentions out of just 2 bug-related notes.

Who is it for?

Virtual wanderers and fans of uncanny, expansive spaces who enjoy losing track of time in slow-paced exploratory sims will find their ideal escape here.

Is BACK*SPACE worth it in 2026?

Yes — player reception is very positive: 94% of 123 Steam reviews are positive (player score 89/100). Most-praised strength: Core mechanics and interactive loops drive the praise. Current price: 6,75€.

Verdict

BACK*SPACE delivers a remarkably polished and immersive journey that keeps players engaged far beyond the ten-hour mark. Despite minor audio and stability hitches, its stellar reception proves it is a trip well worth taking.

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BACK*SPACE: 89/100 by players — Gamer Reviews

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