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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 5 h played1« Short but sweet, had a good laugh as well as incredible frustration at times. Good fun with friends! »👍 anonymous review · 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 · 2 h played2211« Nulle, énigme franchement ennuyante, tantôt simple, tantôt difficile pour rien. Le concept de backroom est là juste pour être là, sans profondeur. »👎 anonymous review · 0 h played« Nul à chier, c'est un jeu roblox le bordel »👎 anonymous review · 0 h played« Possibly worst game I have ever played every mechanic is clunky and does not work. All reviews have to be botted. »👎 anonymous review · 1 h played« Most 4/10 game I've ever played. Fun with a few friends but there's more fun to be had with other games, only worth picking up on sale. »👎 anonymous review · 3 h played« 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 2 h played1« Nulle, énigme franchement ennuyante, tantôt simple, tantôt difficile pour rien. Le concept de backroom est là juste pour être là, sans profondeur. »👎 anonymous review · 0 h played« 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 · 6 h played31« Nul à chier, c'est un jeu roblox le bordel »👎 anonymous review · 0 h played« 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 · 3 h played111« Possibly worst game I have ever played every mechanic is clunky and does not work. All reviews have to be botted. »👎 anonymous review · 1 h played« 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 · 5 h played1« Most 4/10 game I've ever played. Fun with a few friends but there's more fun to be had with other games, only worth picking up on sale. »👎 anonymous review · 3 h played« Short but sweet, had a good laugh as well as incredible frustration at times. Good fun with friends! »👍 anonymous review · 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 · 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.
🪤 56 % 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
➡️ Stable reception over time
% 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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