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The Backrooms 1998 - Found Footage Backroom Survival Horror Game

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App ID 1985930
App Type Game
Store Name The Backrooms 1998 - Found Footage Survival Horror Game
Developer
Publisher Steelkrill Studio
Supported Systems Windows
Technologies Unity Engine
Last Changenumber 30731139
Last Record Update 22 August 2025 – 12:08:52 UTC ()
Release Date 20 February 2025 – 15:22:46 UTC ()
😎 80.42%
787 reviews
0
In-Game
🕴 Psychological Horror 🎒 Survival Horror 🌲 Survival 😖 Gore 🔪 Thriller

The Backrooms: 1998 is a first-person found footage psychological horror survival game where it tells the story of a young teen after accidentally falling into the depths of The Backrooms in 1998. Roam freely, mark, explore and try unravel the story - however you are not alone. Don't scream.

Additional Information

Developer Steelkrill Studio
ReleaseState released
Publisher Steelkrill Studio
Store Release Date 20 February 2025 – 15:22:51 UTC ()
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https://www.instagram.com/steelkrill/
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Primary Genre Action (1)
Store Genres Action (1), Adventure (25), Indie (23), Simulation (28)
Steam Release Date 20 February 2025 – 15:22:46 UTC ()
Store Asset Modification Time 11 August 2025 – 16:42:05 UTC () (1754930525)
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Detected Technologies (?) Unity Engine, SteamworksNET SDK, UnityHDRP SDK
Steam Deck Compatibility
  • Steam Deck:
  • Some functionality is not accessible when using the default controller configuration, requiring use of the touchscreen or virtual keyboard, or a community configuration
  • This game sometimes shows mouse, keyboard, or non-Steam-Deck controller icons
  • Some in-game text is small and may be difficult to read
  • This game's default graphics configuration performs well on Steam Deck
  • Note: This game does not default to external Bluetooth/USB controllers on Deck, and may require manually switching the active controller via the Quick Access Menu
  •  
  • SteamOS:
  • This game runs successfully on SteamOS
  • Note: Some functionality is not accessible when using the default controller configuration, requiring use of the touchscreen or virtual keyboard, or a community configuration
  • Note: This game does not default to external Bluetooth/USB controllers on SteamOS, and may require manually switching the active controller via the Quick Access Menu
  •  
  • category: Playable
  • steamos_compatibility: Compatible
  • test_timestamp: 17 June 2023 – 00:00:00 UTC
  • tested_build_id: 9751419
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Content Descriptors Some Nudity or Sexual Content (1), Frequent Violence or Gore (2), General Mature Content (5)
Early Access Release Date 25 May 2022 – 00:00:00 UTC ()
First seen on SteamDB 29 April 2022 – 00:45:58 UTC (), in changelist #14658802
Content Descriptors (Including DLC) Some Nudity or Sexual Content (1), Frequent Violence or Gore (2), General Mature Content (5)

Supported Languages

1 Languages Interface Full Audio Subtitles
English Yes Yes Yes

Tags

🕴 Psychological Horror 🎒 Survival Horror 🌲 Survival 😖 Gore 🔪 Thriller 💥 Action 🗺️ Adventure 🐤 Early Access 🖥️ Simulation 😨 Dark 🗝️ Escape Room 🌱 Realistic 🌄 Action-Adventure 🧩 Puzzle 🧱 Sandbox 🚶 Walking Simulator 🔫 FPS 🌫 Atmospheric 🧊 3D 🧚 Choose Your Own Adventure

Categories

Single-player Family Sharing Multi-player Co-op

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timestamp11 August 2025 – 16:42:13 UTC

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timestamp 9 May 2022 – 20:23:16 UTC

Bundles

ID Name Set % Price Created
32833 Steelkrill ULTIMATE Horror Games Bundle No -35% $42.84 27 May 2023 – 13:07:27 UTC
34163 The Backrooms Ultimate Horror Games Bundle (5 Backroom Games) Bundle No -15% $35.65 16 August 2023 – 09:49:04 UTC
48903 Dark And Scary Games No -15% $12.73 22 December 2024 – 14:00:13 UTC
53612 The Backrooms 1998 × Midnight Special No -15% 24 May 2025 – 11:19:02 UTC
53801 The Backrooms 1998 x Deckline No -10% $11.68 9 May 2025 – 23:59:02 UTC
53981 Scary VHS Horror Games No -10% $17.76 30 May 2025 – 20:59:02 UTC
54396 Weird Rooms No -20% $11.98 at -25% 25 May 2025 – 16:19:01 UTC
58025 MORE TERROR Games Bundle No -10% $12.58 11 August 2025 – 16:49:02 UTC

Store Packages

SubID Name Price Last Update
717051 The Backrooms 1998 - Found Footage Backroom Survival Horror Game $9.99 6 October 2025 – 17:33:53 UTC

Packages

SubID Name Billing Type Last Update
717050 Steam Sub 717050 CD Key 29 April 2022 – 00:46:00 UTC
727071 Steam Sub 727071 No Cost 24 May 2022 – 17:26:31 UTC

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