# The Backrooms — A surreal Backrooms experience

> 2D point-and-click adventure exploring surreal, endless liminal spaces. (iPhone/iPad app by Paul Femiak.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-backrooms/id6443633934 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Paul Femiak](https://appshunter.io/developer/412802291)
- Category: Games, Puzzle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 2.50/5 from 19 App Store ratings · 8 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 16.5 · 1.0 GB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2024-11-13
- Data updated: 2026-08-05
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-backrooms/id6443633934/reviews.md

## What is The Backrooms?

Have you ever found yourself wandering through a liminal space and thought, ‘Am I in the Backrooms?’.

In this immersive 2D point-and-click adventure, you may have glitched your way into the Backrooms, a surreal, endless space that defies reality. Explore surreal, and sometimes eerie environments to find your way back out. Each step feels like you’re escaping – or sinking deeper – into the unknown.

Glitch or not, you’re here now. Will you find your way out, or will you become lost in the Backrooms forever?


Features:
	•	Explore The Backrooms: Navigate surreal spaces in the Backrooms. 
	•	Challenging Puzzles: Engage in various puzzles and retro style arcade mini-games to uncover hidden areas within the   Backrooms.
	•	Lost Media: Discover and watch short clips of surreal Backrooms lost media.

## Key features

- Explore surreal Backrooms environments
- Solve challenging puzzles
- Play retro arcade mini-games
- Discover lost media clips
- Point-and-click adventure gameplay

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Game | $0.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (8 of 8)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-backrooms/id6443633934/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Why

*2026-07-25*

You have to pay half way there to continue

### 4/5 — It is good but a few problems

*2026-06-23*

I only downloaded it before I watch the trailer because when I watch the trailer for I thought it would help me beat it but then they swear in the trailer so then I decided to delete the back rooms game and so you know this isn’t an official one I know that I said a fewreviews ago on a different background scheme that the back rooms is the official one, but maybe a different one because this isn’t the right back rooms I know one thing because this was a

### 1/5 — Bad

*2026-06-08*

I can’t move and didn’t know what to do so please fix it

### 1/5 — BAD

*2026-03-30*

At the beginning I couldn’t do anything other games are better than this one. I got this on spring break.

### 1/5 — I got ripped off!

*2025-11-08*

I got this game thinking it would be as good as It showed but NO  I played trying to give it a chance I can’t even get past 
Level 1  and the controls you can’t move character freely! pls fix  it until that happens I don’t recommend getting it

### 5/5 — Delightfully Eerie

*2025-09-14*

I loved this game. It is odd in all the right ways, like a bad dream you cant wake up from. For only .99 its short, but worth it.

### 5/5 — More, MORE, M.O.R.E.

*2025-04-01*

Well, there’s only ONE word to describe this game…weird, bizarre, odd, strange, different, unusual. I enjoyed every second of this game, which was WAY too short and could have kept me captivated in front of my computer all day.  A very well spent 99 cents.  Looking for a few minutes to tickle your neurons?  This is the game for you.  It’ll take some cogitating but you’ll figure it out.  Enjoy!

### 5/5 — Short, but WOW— an amazing work of atmosphere

*2025-03-14*

I’m gonna keep it a buck with you— I thought this was going to be Grade-A garbage with a capital “G”. NOPE! NOPE NOPE NOPE! I was SO wrong. I’ve never seen any point and clicks out there with *THIS* level of care put into the camera shots and filmography. If you showed this to me and told me that every shot of every room was shot practically, I’d be fooled harder than my dad when my mom said that she was on the pill! And I haven’t even STARTED talking about the atmosphere— GOOD GOD, the ATMOSPHERE!!!! Mister Doctor Professor Femiak— whatever you call yourself— you, sir, have made this short adventure into the most intimidating version of our favorite yellow monolith. You’ve nailed the Backrooms’ ability to make one feel utter dread— and even thought there’s not a single jumpscare in the entire thing (besides the TV guy waving at the camera, which I wasn’t expecting), I was shouting various nervous profanities in a (thankfully) empty house at my poor MacBook while trying to keep color codes straight in my head. You are salt of the earth— and I hope to your passion blossom further.

## Frequently asked questions about The Backrooms

### What is The Backrooms game about?

The Backrooms is a 2D point-and-click adventure game where players explore surreal, endless liminal spaces. The goal is to solve puzzles and find your way out of this reality-defying environment.

### Does The Backrooms have ads?

No, The Backrooms does not contain advertisements. It is free to play and offers in-app purchases.

### What devices can I play The Backrooms on?

The Backrooms is currently supported on macOS and iPad devices. It is not available on other platforms at this time.

### How often is The Backrooms updated?

The Backrooms was last updated on September 23, 2025, with version 1.2.0. The developer, Paul Femiak, released the game on November 13, 2024.

### What kind of puzzles are in The Backrooms?

The Backrooms features challenging puzzles and retro-style arcade mini-games. These are designed to help players uncover hidden areas within the game's surreal environments.

### What is the age rating for The Backrooms?

The Backrooms has an age rating of 9+. This indicates it is suitable for players aged 9 and older.

### Can I play The Backrooms offline?

The description does not specify offline play capabilities. However, point-and-click adventure games often function without a constant internet connection.

### What do users think of The Backrooms?

The Backrooms has a rating of 3.2 stars from 11 ratings. User feedback suggests a mixed reception, with some enjoying the surreal atmosphere and puzzles.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.3.3 — 2026-08-04

Minor bug fixes

### 1.3.2 — 2026-08-01

Minor bug fixes

### 1.3.1 — 2026-07-31

Minor bug fixes.

### 1.3.0 — 2026-07-28

A new Backrooms expansion has arrived!

• Explore three new levels, including the mysterious and atmospheric Poolrooms
• Discover new environments, puzzles, secrets, and unsettling encounters
• Experience improved graphics and visual effects throughout earlier levels
• Enjoy numerous gameplay improvements, refinements, and bug fixes

### 1.2.0 — 2025-09-23

Minor bug fixes.

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-05.*
