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Escape the Backrooms

Escape the Backrooms came out on October 23, 2025 on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2. It is developed by Blackbird Interactive and Fancy Games and published by Secret Mode.

Last checked · Source: IGDB

At a glance
ReleasedOct 23, 2025
Price$7.9920% off $9.99 · Steam US
PlatformsPC · PS5 +24 platforms

Key facts

Release date
October 23, 2025
Platforms
PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2
Developer
Blackbird Interactive, Fancy Games
Publisher
Secret Mode
Genres
Puzzle, Simulator, Adventure, Indie
Critic rating
80/100
Links
Steam
Price

How much is Escape the Backrooms?

$7.99$9.99-20%

On Steam (US store), 20% off the $9.99 list price.

View on Steam

Source: Steam, checked . Base game on Steam’s US store; editions, other platforms and other regions can be priced differently.

PC specs

Escape the Backrooms PC system requirements

OSMinimumWindows 10/11 64-bitRecommendedWindows 11 64-bit
ProcessorMinimumQuad-core Intel or AMD 2.5 GHz or superiorRecommendedIntel Core i5-10400 / AMD Ryzen 5 3600
MemoryMinimum8 GB RAMRecommended16 GB RAM
GraphicsMinimumAny DirectX 11 or 12 compatible cardRecommendedNVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 / AMD Radeon RX 6600
DirectXMinimumVersion 11RecommendedVersion 11
StorageMinimum25 GB available spaceRecommended25 GB available space
Sound CardMinimumAnyRecommendedNot listed
Languages (12)
English, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Turkish, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Traditional ChineseFull audio in English
On Steam for
Windows

Source: Steam store page, checked . Requirements can change before and after launch; Steam’s page is the current word.

Trailer

About Escape the Backrooms

Explore the seemingly infinite expanse of eerily familiar levels in the backrooms based on the popular creepypasta lore. Each level features different ways to escape with danger along the way.

Storyline

Traverse through eerie backrooms levels while avoiding entities and other danger to try and escape.

Screenshots

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FAQ

Escape the Backrooms: common questions

Answered from the data on this page: IGDB, last checked November 3, 2026, and Steam or other sources where an answer names them.

When did Escape the Backrooms come out?

Escape the Backrooms came out on October 23, 2025 on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2.

Is Escape the Backrooms out yet?

Yes. Escape the Backrooms came out on October 23, 2025 on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2.

How much does Escape the Backrooms cost?

Escape the Backrooms is $7.99 on Steam (US store) as of November 3, 2026: 20% off its $9.99 list price (a sale price, not the regular one). Prices on other platforms and in other regions can differ.

What platforms is Escape the Backrooms on?

Escape the Backrooms is available on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2.

Is Escape the Backrooms on PC?

Yes. PC is one of the confirmed platforms, alongside PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2.

What are the Escape the Backrooms PC requirements?

Steam lists the minimum PC spec for Escape the Backrooms as Quad-core Intel or AMD 2.5 GHz or superior, 8 GB RAM and Any DirectX 11 or 12 compatible card, with 25 GB available space. The recommended spec is Intel Core i5-10400 / AMD Ryzen 5 3600, 16 GB RAM and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 / AMD Radeon RX 6600. The full minimum and recommended table is in the PC system requirements section above.

Who is making Escape the Backrooms?

Escape the Backrooms is developed by Blackbird Interactive and Fancy Games and published by Secret Mode.

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