The Backworld

December 31, 2027 Numor Games Top Hat Studios
Role-playing (RPG) Strategy Adventure Indie
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Experience a non-linear turn-based horror RPG. Navigate through eerie corridors and surreal dimensions, while battling and evading terrifying monsters. Grow stronger by exploring every corner, not grinding battles. Forge your own path to find new colorful worlds, and decide the fate of the universe.
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Step into The Backrooms with a group of superpowered teens. Battle, evade, or talk your way through conflicts in a unique blend of turn-based RPG, action, and horror mechanics. Explore a surreal world where dreams and nightmares intertwine. Face your fears and uncover the truth.
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Release Date December 31, 2027
Developer Numor Games
Publisher Top Hat Studios
Game Modes Single player
Perspective Bird view / Isometric
Themes Horror
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