Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 64-bit Processeur : Quad-core Intel or AMD, 2.5 GHz or faster Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Dedicated GPU with at least 2GB VRAM and DirectX 11 support DirectX : Version 11 Réseau : connexion internet haut débit Espace disque : 5 GB d'espace disque disponible
Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 64-bit Processeur : Quad-core Intel or AMD, 2.5 GHz or faster Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Dedicated GPU with 4GB VRAM and DirectX 12 support DirectX : Version 12 Réseau : connexion internet haut débit Espace disque : 5 GB d'espace disque disponible
BACKROOMS: APPREHENSION
The game’s core gameplay loop is the star, racking up 48 positive mentions out of 54. Overall, it enjoys a Very Positive rating with 84% of 1,476 Steam reviews favorable, and post‑launch sentiment even higher at 87% positive.
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In players' words
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
Detailed data (table)
| Aspect | Mentions | Positive | Mixed | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gameplay | 54 | 48 | 2 | 4 |
| Content / longevity | 19 | 1 | 7 | 11 |
| Multiplayer | 17 | 7 | 3 | 7 |
| Value for money | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Performance | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Stability / bugs | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Interface / UX | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Audio / music | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 8.4 h on median; those who dislike it: 1.7 h.
🪤 55 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 16 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 4,9 % of players.
What creators say (YouTube)
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Strengths
- Gameplay dominates praise: 48 positive mentions out of 54 total.
- Price is universally appreciated: 7 positive mentions out of 7.
- Players spending 2‑10 hours are especially satisfied: 180 reviews with 96% positive.
- "Fun" appears 36 times in the keyword cloud, indicating high enjoyment.
- Steam rating is Very Positive, with 84% of 1,476 reviews favorable.
Weaknesses
- Performance issues surface in 4 mentions, with only 1 positive and 2 negative.
- Content receives mixed to negative feedback: 11 negative, 7 mixed, and just 1 positive out of 19 mentions.
- Bugs and UI each have 3 negative mentions and no positives, highlighting technical rough edges.
- Multiplayer experience is split: 7 positive and 7 negative mentions.
Who is it for?
Players who enjoy indie action‑adventure games with a strong emphasis on fun gameplay and a low price tag will find a lot to love. Those comfortable with occasional performance hiccups and a modest multiplayer experience will also fit well.
Verdict
Backrooms: Apprehension delivers a tightly crafted core experience that resonates with the majority of its audience, as reflected by its Very Positive Steam rating. While price and gameplay shine, technical hiccups and uneven multiplayer content keep it from achieving universal acclaim.
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