Escape the Backrooms

October 23, 2025 Blackbird Interactive, Fancy Games Secret Mode
Puzzle Simulator Adventure Indie
Series X|S Switch 2 PC PS5
About

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.
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        "Fancy Games"
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        "Secret Mode"
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    "release_date_formatted": "October 23, 2025",
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    "rating_rounded": 71,
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Release Date October 23, 2025
Developer Blackbird Interactive, Fancy Games
Publisher Secret Mode
Game Modes Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
Perspective First person
Themes Action, Horror
Escape the Backrooms

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