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BACKROOMS NO RETURN: Prologue

32% positive · 1,226 Steam reviews · released Aug 9, 2024 · by FriedGPU

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Performance & stability20% positive · 46 mentions
“The game was good for what is there so far~ I wish there was jumping, just for the fun of it- but at least I can run around~ The game did not crash during co-op, it had very very loud sounds effects- I will say that much. Not entirely…”Recommended · Steam review · Mar 2025 · 2 h played
Visuals & audio46% positive · 37 mentions
“I've played this game a couple of times now and I'm not sure where all the hate is coming from? To start with yes it's short but it's not the full game.... I had no issues with it running... Yes there is only one jump scare but it's well…”Recommended · Steam review · Feb 2025 · 0 h played
Gameplay & mechanics32% positive · 22 mentions
“BACKROOMS NO RETURN: Prologue builds its horror experience around unease, confusion, and the unsettling feeling of being trapped somewhere that should not exist. Instead of relying entirely on constant jump scares or endless pursuit…”Recommended · Steam review · May 2026 · 11 h played
Story & writing30% positive · 20 mentions
“I have played this game for 100 min and I can say that this game is realy not engaging at all.(FOR ME) WARNING! SPOILERS! So if you love backrooms, solving puzzles with numbers and spending time walking in the dark so, this game is for…”Recommended · Steam review · Apr 2025 · 1 h played
Controls & UI24% positive · 17 mentions
“BACKROOMS NO RETURN: Prologue builds its horror experience around unease, confusion, and the unsettling feeling of being trapped somewhere that should not exist. Instead of relying entirely on constant jump scares or endless pursuit…”Recommended · Steam review · May 2026 · 11 h played
Price & value23% positive · 13 mentions
“my ass get ripped open by 17 big gorillas is what i wish because of how extremely horrible this game is for sure not worth the 0$ i paid I lost my girlfriend and all of my friends my dad gave me aids and my mom just got hit by a bus and i…”Recommended · Steam review · Oct 2025 · 0 h played

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Single-playerMultiplayerCo-opOnline co-op

Business model

Free to play

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