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Backrooms Lost Runners

77% positive · 737 Steam reviews · released Jun 17, 2026 · by ShimStudioGames

What it likely sold — estimate, stated as a range on purpose

Lifetime units: ~24.3k (P10–P90: 9.7k – 53.5k)

Gross revenue: ~$279k (P10–P90: $112k – $614k)

Estimate, method v1.0 — before Steam's ~30% share, refunds and VAT. The band approximates where about 8 in 10 comparable games land in published studies; some sit outside it. Our own hit rate goes on the accuracy ledger once measured. How we estimate

Estimates are statistical inferences from public data. They are not sourced from Valve or the developer and may deviate materially from actual results. Do not rely on them for investment or contractual decisions. As of Oct 1, 2026.

Player voice — measured shares of Steam thumbs, never a model

Last 90 days: 78% positive across 63 stored reviews. Action games with 100+ reviews typically sit around 84% (median of 3300 games).

Story & writing75% positive · 61 mentions
“Finally a backrooms story that is a legitimate campaign experience that can be shared with friends, that isn't just a co-op walking simulator, essentially. Hoping this will be a great story-driven game. Keep doing what you're doing so far…”Recommended · Steam review · Jun 2026 · 2 h played · Report / request removal
Visuals & audio71% positive · 45 mentions
“Finally a backrooms story that is a legitimate campaign experience that can be shared with friends, that isn't just a co-op walking simulator, essentially. Hoping this will be a great story-driven game. Keep doing what you're doing so far…”Recommended · Steam review · Jun 2026 · 2 h played · Report / request removal
Content & longevity67% positive · 45 mentions
“Played the demo with some friends and loved it. Now that it's out, albeit in Early Access, it's still fun and tries to build a story. I can see some slight changes to the first areas compared to the demo, but nothing to hold your breath…”Recommended · Steam review · Jun 2026 · 4 h played · Report / request removal
Gameplay & mechanics54% positive · 41 mentions
“Full Walkthrough: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GaoGcZxMw_0 Gameplay: Good (Puzzles) Music: Excellent Graphics: Good Here I will leave the cat, friends who pass by can pet it and give it a thumbs up /> フ | l /` ミ_xノ / | / ヽ ノ │ | | | / ̄|…”Recommended · Steam review · Jun 2026 · 3 h played · Report / request removal
Performance & stability74% positive · 31 mentions
“Took 5 and a half hours to complete (I explore a lot) and had a pretty good time with it. The story was honestly my favorite part. It kept me interested the whole way through without making me sit through a bunch of long cutscenes or…”Recommended · Steam review · Jun 2026 · 5 h played · Report / request removal
Multiplayer & community88% positive · 25 mentions
“Finally a backrooms story that is a legitimate campaign experience that can be shared with friends, that isn't just a co-op walking simulator, essentially. Hoping this will be a great story-driven game. Keep doing what you're doing so far…”Recommended · Steam review · Jun 2026 · 2 h played · Report / request removal
Price & value70% positive · 23 mentions
“Played the demo with some friends and loved it. Now that it's out, albeit in Early Access, it's still fun and tries to build a story. I can see some slight changes to the first areas compared to the demo, but nothing to hold your breath…”Recommended · Steam review · Jun 2026 · 4 h played · Report / request removal
Difficulty & balance67% positive · 12 mentions
“Another backrooms game, but much different. You cannot really compare this one with the default like other ones. I brings in a push of new fresh wind. It took me round about 3.5 hours to reach the current content ending. I hope there will…”Recommended · Steam review · Jun 2026 · 4 h played · Report / request removal

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