Multiplayer sessions keep players laughing, aitab 15 out of 16 mentions praising the co‑op fun. Despite a 92% positive rate for the 2‑10‑hour bucket, half the reviews flag performance hiccups or missing audio. Still, the game’s quick, replayable sessions earn it a solid 85% post‑release approval.
What it's about: Ascend through the twisted levels of the Backrooms using physics-based object manipulation to overcome obstacles, solve mind-bending puzzles, and uncover unsettling secrets. Play solo or team up in online co-op with up to 4 players as you climb higher, think smarter, and survive the unknown.
In-game
« I said to my friends "Where's the kill yourself button when you need it" The dev joined and said "In the f*cking pause menu, dipsh*t" 10/10 game »👍 anonymous review · Sep 2025 · 3 h played1021« very fun and unique. worth every penny and from all the back rooms ive played this is my number 2. great work and keep it up. i would have even paid $10. look forward to any updates. »👍 anonymous review · Aug 2025 · 2 h played1« Very good game, veruy fun, yes lauch, fren, yes, ok, fun, i play good, nice gemae, enjoy, invest in manty stock, lots moneytm, play again »👍 anonymous review · Aug 2025 · 6 h played31« Geniuenly such a funny game. 10/10 for sure. But there was some black suited man that spawned on me few times to explode me with c4 »👍 anonymous review · Dec 2025 · 3 h played111« This is a fantastic game I just had so many hours of fun with a friend. I'd love to see an expansion pack with more levels/content. »👍 anonymous review · Feb 2026 · 5 h played1« Short but sweet, had a good laugh as well as incredible frustration at times. Good fun with friends! »👍 anonymous review · Dec 2025 · 2 h played1
« Gotta be botted reviews, game is actual trash and is probably made by chat GPT. Dont waste 5 dollars on this garbage. go get a burger instead. »👎 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 2 h played2211« Game wasn't fun can't compare to the other backrooms, no atmosphere just feels like puzzle and parkour with large amounts of running. »👎 anonymous review · Oct 2025 · 1 h played1« I think the puzzles were a bit too simple and the bosses were impossible to beat so it was more like you just pick someone to sacrifice while the others get to the elevator. No fear factor. »👎 anonymous review · Oct 2025 · 2 h played1« this is definitely not backrooms. change the name. more like a bunch of roblox puzzles. lots of bugs as well. definitely wouldnt play if it were free »👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 2 h played111« buggy game so many problems encounter while playing with friend dev should update this game. »👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 4 h played111« Great game, had a blast with my friend. Hopefully more levels coming soon! Love the backrooms games and this is a great addition to them. »👍 anonymous review · Aug 2025 · 4 h played1
In players' words
« I said to my friends "Where's the kill yourself button when you need it" The dev joined and said "In the f*cking pause menu, dipsh*t" 10/10 game »👍 anonymous review · Sep 2025 · 3 h played1021« Gotta be botted reviews, game is actual trash and is probably made by chat GPT. Dont waste 5 dollars on this garbage. go get a burger instead. »👎 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 2 h played2211« very fun and unique. worth every penny and from all the back rooms ive played this is my number 2. great work and keep it up. i would have even paid $10. look forward to any updates. »👍 anonymous review · Aug 2025 · 2 h played1« Game wasn't fun can't compare to the other backrooms, no atmosphere just feels like puzzle and parkour with large amounts of running. »👎 anonymous review · Oct 2025 · 1 h played1« Very good game, veruy fun, yes lauch, fren, yes, ok, fun, i play good, nice gemae, enjoy, invest in manty stock, lots moneytm, play again »👍 anonymous review · Aug 2025 · 6 h played31« I think the puzzles were a bit too simple and the bosses were impossible to beat so it was more like you just pick someone to sacrifice while the others get to the elevator. No fear factor. »👎 anonymous review · Oct 2025 · 2 h played1« Geniuenly such a funny game. 10/10 for sure. But there was some black suited man that spawned on me few times to explode me with c4 »👍 anonymous review · Dec 2025 · 3 h played111« this is definitely not backrooms. change the name. more like a bunch of roblox puzzles. lots of bugs as well. definitely wouldnt play if it were free »👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 2 h played111« This is a fantastic game I just had so many hours of fun with a friend. I'd love to see an expansion pack with more levels/content. »👍 anonymous review · Feb 2026 · 5 h played1« buggy game so many problems encounter while playing with friend dev should update this game. »👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 4 h played111« Short but sweet, had a good laugh as well as incredible frustration at times. Good fun with friends! »👍 anonymous review · Dec 2025 · 2 h played1« Great game, had a blast with my friend. Hopefully more levels coming soon! Love the backrooms games and this is a great addition to them. »👍 anonymous review · Aug 2025 · 4 h played1
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
PositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay
88 % pos · n=68
Content / longevity
56 % pos · n=16
Multiplayer
94 % pos · n=16
Value for money
89 % pos · n=9
Story / writing
83 % pos · n=6
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=5
Performance
25 % pos · n=4
Interface / UX
0 % pos · n=4
Audio / music
0 % pos · n=2
Detailed data (table)
Aspect
Mentions
Positive
Mixed
Negative
Gameplay
68
60
2
6
Content / longevity
16
9
3
4
Multiplayer
16
15
1
0
Value for money
9
8
0
1
Story / writing
6
5
0
1
Stability / bugs
5
0
0
5
Performance
4
1
0
3
Interface / UX
4
0
0
4
Audio / music
2
0
0
2
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 3.8 h on median; those who dislike it: 1.8 h.
🪤 54 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.
<2h
32 % (n=53)
2-10h
92 % (n=327)
10-25h
100 % (n=26)
>25h
100 % (n=8)
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
📉 Down since launch (-8 pts) — reception has worsened
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 6 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 34,6 % of players.
Co‑op multiplayer celebrated: 15 of 16 mentions positive (≈94%)
Short playtime satisfied: 92% of 327 reviews within 2–10 h were positive
Price considered good: 8 of 9 mentions positive (≈89%)
Weaknesses
Performance criticized: 3 of 4 mentions negative (≈75%)
Audio ignored: 2 negative mentions (100%)
Bugs flagged: all 5 mentions negative (100%)
UI uninspired: 4 negative mentions (100%)
Who is it for?
Casual players who enjoy quick, cooperative puzzle sessions will find the game engaging, especially those who value a Sitz‑and‑laugh multiplayer experience. Those who expect polished performance or rich audio may be disappointed.
Is Climb The Backrooms worth it in 2026?
Overall yes, the community is won over: 82% of 1,175 Steam reviews are positive (player score 83/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay praised by 60 of. Current price: 5,19€.
Verdict
Climb The Backrooms delivers a fun, short co‑op experience that has earned high post‑release approval, but it is marred by performance issues, audio shortcomings, and bugs. Its strength lies in replayable multiplayer sessions, making it a solid choice for casual groups, while players seeking technical polish may look elsewhere.
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